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
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Eukaryotes includes
Protists
Fungi
Plants
All of these
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
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
The term ‘protoplasm’ was coined by
Virchow
Purkinje
Dujardin
Kolliker
The two polynucleotide chains in DNA are
Parallel
Discontinuous
Antiparallel
Semi-conservative
Eukaryotes includes
Protists
Fungi
Plants
All of these
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 statements is INCORRECT regarding peroxisomes?
They are the primary site for protein synthesis.
They contain enzymes for lipid metabolism.
They play a role in detoxification of harmful substances.
They are membrane-bound organelles.
A researcher observes a eukaryotic cell lacking functional peroxisomes. Which of the following metabolic processes would be MOST directly affected?
Glycolysis
Breakdown of long-chain fatty acids
Synthesis of proteins
Replication of DNA
In eukaryotic cells, genetic material or DNA is organised into
Chromosomes
Chromatin
Chromosomes and chromatin
None of the above
