Multiple Choice
Which of the following processes takes place in the cytosol of a eukaryotic cell?
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5. Cell Components
Introduction to Eukaryotic Organelles
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Which statement about vacuoles in eukaryotic cells is true?
A
Vacuoles are responsible for protein synthesis.
B
Vacuoles are found only in animal cells.
C
Vacuoles help in maintaining cell turgor and storing nutrients.
D
Vacuoles are primarily involved in energy production.
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Understand the role of vacuoles in eukaryotic cells: Vacuoles are membrane-bound organelles that are primarily involved in storage and maintaining the structural integrity of the cell.
Recognize that vacuoles are not responsible for protein synthesis. Protein synthesis occurs in ribosomes, which can be found in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.
Identify that vacuoles are not exclusive to animal cells. In fact, they are more prominent in plant cells, where they play a crucial role in maintaining cell turgor pressure, which is essential for plant structure and growth.
Acknowledge that vacuoles are not involved in energy production. Energy production is primarily the function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells.
Conclude that the correct statement is: Vacuoles help in maintaining cell turgor and storing nutrients, as they store water, ions, and other molecules, contributing to the cell's osmotic balance and structural support.
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