Problems
Problem 2.1:
Identify the cell nucleus, mitochondria, and peroxisomes in the following
diagram.
Figure AE.1: Eukaryotic cell
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Problem 2.2:
What is the name of the structures into which DNA is packaged inside the cell
nucleus?
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Problem 2.3:
Does the nucleus allow molecules to pass across its double membrane?
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Problem 2.4:
Why does the mitochondria have two distinct sub-compartments?
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Problem 2.5:
What is the chemical process that occurs in the peroxisomes?
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Problem 2.6:
Identify the endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, and lysosome in the
following diagram.
Figure AJ.1: Eukaryotic cell
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Problem 2.7:
Why is it called "rough" endoplasmic reticulum?
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Problem 2.8:
How are proteins segregated in the golgi apparatus for secretion?
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Problem 2.9:
Into which face of the golgi apparatus do proteins from the ER enter? Which
face do they exit from?
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Problem 2.10:
What is the function of the lysosome?
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