Exam 3: Anatomical Structure of the Cell

Which organelle in the cell is an important site for protein synthesis?

Fat globules in a cell are considered

The outer layer of a cell's nuclear membrane is continuous with the

Actin and myosin proteins form

This thickest and strongest fiber in a cell is the

Glycoproteins that cover the surfaces of almost all mammalian cells and allow the cells to bond with one another are called

The outside "sugar" coating of the cell membrane is called the

Where in the cell does respiration, where oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide is excreted, take place?

Microtubules, intermediate fibers, and microfilaments are all parts of the

Which protein degradation "machine" within the cell breaks down unwanted proteins one protein at a time?

A neurofilament is an example of a/an

When a cell dies, which organelle is responsible for autolysis?

The function of a flagellum is to

Chemical messengers that bind to specific binding sites on cell surfaces and bring about a change in the cell's activity are called

Within the cell secretory granules, mitochondria and lysosomes will attach to

Which organelle assists in the removal of free radicals, normal products of cellular metabolism?

During cell division X-shaped chromosomes are formed from

The viscous, semitransparent fluid of the cell is the

A virus is composed of a

Ribosomes that are not free in the cytoskeleton of a cell are attached to the