Exam 3: B: Anatomy of Cells

Which type of cell connection acts like "spot welds" to hold cells together?

Match each term to the phrase that describes it best. -cell extension that is found on the sperm cell

Which of the following does not describe a structure or function of the proteasome?

Match each term to the phrase that describes it best. -cell connection that forms a "collar" around groups of cells

Explain the process by which a protein is processed in preparation for being released by the cell,starting at the ribosome and ending at the cell membrane.

Rebecca received a second-degree sunburn and was very uncomfortable for several days.Her skin began to heal and some of the epithelial tissue began to peel off in layers.Explain the cell connections that allow the skin cells to hold on to each other in a sheet.

Main cell structures include all of the following except:

The nucleolus is composed chiefly of:

The ____ is often called the microtubule organizing center.

Match each term to the phrase that describes it best. -cell fibers that are slightly thicker than microfilaments

Explain the structure and function of the primary cilium in the cell.Which cell type does not have a primary cilium?

Match each cell structure with its corresponding description or function. -broad flattened sacs that extend from the nucleus and have ribosomes attached to them

DNA is a major constituent of which cell organelle?

Damage to the centrosome and centrioles in a cell would have the greatest impact on which cell function?

Match each cell structure with its corresponding description or function. -one of the largest structures in the cell; contains DNA

Describe the structure of the cell membrane and explain what is meant by the fluid mosaic model.

The major function of ribosomes is to synthesize:

The barrier function of the plasma membrane is accomplished by the:

What is the function of the centrosome and by what other name is it known?

Match each cell structure with its corresponding description or function. -structure in the cell nucleus that makes ribosomes