If a substance temporarily interferes with the function of the structure labelled X, which of thefollowing would occur?Select one:W!!a. The breakdown of worn-out cell organelles would stop.b. The active transport of water across the cell membrane would decrease.c. There would be an increase in the production of mRNA.d. The number of amino acid molecules entering the cell would decrease.

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Which macromolecule is a primary component of cell walls, and which argument provides evidence for how the structure of this molecule relates to its purpose within the cell wall? A Lipids are the primary component, and they repel and prevent excess uptake of water because they form carbon chains. B Lipids are the primary component, and they protect the cell and help maintain its shape because they form carbon rings. C Carbohydrates are the primary component, and they repel and prevent excess uptake of water because they form carbon chains. D Carbohydrates are the primary component, and they protect the cell and help maintain its shape because they form carbon rings.
In animal cells, lysosomes are the organelles in charge of digesting enzymes withnutrients that the cell consumes. If all the lysosomes in a cell were to break, what wouldwould initially happen to the cell?A. Molecules within it would degrade.B. It would lose all the water in the cytoplasm.C. There would be no cellular respiration.D. No proteins would form.
From the image, what is the normal function of the missing structure? A. A lipid bilayer controlling the movement of substances into and out of the cell B. A motor protein that "crawls" along microtubules to contract and release them, which provides movement C. A cytoskeleton element composed of tubulin subunits to provide structure for movement of the cell
Which functions are carried out by smooth endoplasmic reticulum? A. Makes phospholipids and stores calcium B. Breaks down cellular wastes and debris via enzymes C. Modifies polypeptides and lipids then sorts and packages the finished products into vesicles D. Folds and modifies proteins and polypeptides via surface ribosomes
Which is NOT a general function of the cellular cytoskeleton? A Structural support for the cell B Assembly of DNA into chromatin C Regulation of intracellular transport D Separation of the chromosomes during mitosis E Regulation of cell motility and cellular contraction
Which part of the cell membrane (phospholipid bi-layer) is attracted to water (hydrophilic), and whichpart hides from water (hydrophobic)? Identify the traits of molecules that can pass through the membrane, and predict which molecules can andcannot pass through.
PREDICT Could a cell function if it were not enclosed by a selective barrier (i.e., a plasma membrane)?
What characteristic of mitochondria and chloroplasts makes themdifferent from other organelles and suggests they were onceindependent organisms?a. They have a specialized function in the cell.b. They are surrounded by a membrane.c. They contain enzymes.d. They have their own DNA and ribosomes.
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