A novel unicellular eukaryote is discovered with an unusual Golgi apparatus. Instead of the typical cis-trans polarity, its Golgi cisternae appear randomly distributed throughout the cytoplasm. Which cellular process would be MOST severely impacted by this disorganized Golgi?
Ribosome biogenesis
Transcription of mRNA
Targeted protein delivery to lysosomes and the plasma membrane
ATP synthesis via oxidative phosphorylation
Related Questions
Cell membrane of eukaryotes is composed of
Carbohydrates and proteins only
Proteins and lipidsonly
Carbohydrates and lipids only
Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
Certain eukaryotic cells possess extensive networks of both smooth and rough ER. Which of the following cell types would likely have the HIGHEST combined surface area of ER?
Red blood cells
Skin epithelial cells
Steroid-producing cells
Muscle cells
Assertion: Mitochondria and chloroplasts are considered semi-autonomous organelles.
Reason: They have their own DNA and ribosomes but are still dependent on the nucleus for some functions.
Choose the correct option:
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
The two polynucleotide chains in DNA are
Parallel
Discontinuous
Antiparallel
Semi-conservative
If a cell lacked a functional Golgi complex, which of the following processes would be most directly affected?
Protein glycosylation and sorting
Cellular respiration
Photosynthesis
DNA replication
Which of the following is NOT a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Lipid synthesis
Detoxification of drugs
Calcium storage
Protein synthesis
Which of the following is correct for middle lamella of eukaryotic cell?
It is formed as a cell plate during cytokinesis
It is mainly consists of Ca-pectate
It holds different neighbouring cells together
All of the above
Which of the following differentiate plant cells from animal cells?
Large vacuole, plastid and cell wall
Cell wall, plastid and centriole
Cell wall, plastid and mitochondria
Cell membrane, plastid and cell wall
Which of the following statements are correct for eukaryotic cells?
I. Two envelope organisation
II. The flagella if present, are 11 stranded with differentiation of axonema and sheath
III. Organised nucleus
IV. Cell wall without muramic acid
Choose the correct option
I and II
I and III
Only IV
I, II, III and IV
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a eukaryotic cell?
Presence of a nucleus
Presence of membrane-bound organelles
Larger size compared to prokaryotic cells
Lack of membrane-bound organelles
