Exam 2: The Cell: Basic Unit of Structure and Function

The interphase period of cell division has ______ distinct phases.

Metastasis is

The first "R" in RER stands for _______________.

Which is not a membrane-bound organelle?

Which are not considered to be "inclusions" in the cytoplasm?

All resting nucleated human cells contain

Proteins that are embedded within,and extend across,the phospholipid bilayer are called _____ proteins.

Identify the organelle that provides enzymes for autolysis.

Fibroblast cells form protein fibers that function to attach structures together.

The cellular uptake of large particulate substances and macromolecules is called endocytosis.

Cancers are more prevalent in the elderly because the mechanism of cell division becomes faultier with age.

The unit of measurement often used to measure cell size is the

Collagen produced by ____________ cells forms ligaments that attach bone to bone.

_____________ are short,membrane-attached projections containing microtubules that occur in large numbers on exposed membrane surfaces.

Which of these is considered a "gate keeper" that regulates the passage of materials in or out of the cell?

The organelles responsible for organizing microtubules that are a part of the mitotic spindle are called

Some cells are designed solely to produce new individuals.

Human body cells have many functions,including

_____________ is the general term for all cellular contents located between the plasma membrane and the nucleus.

Materials tend to move less rapidly when their concentrations are significantly different between two compartments.