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Endomembrane System: Protein Secretion quiz #3 Flashcards

Endomembrane System: Protein Secretion quiz #3
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  • Describe the role of the nucleus in the process of protein secretion.
    The nucleus stores the cell's DNA, which contains the instructions for making proteins. Protein secretion begins in the nucleus, where DNA is transcribed into RNA, which then exits the nucleus to be translated into protein.
  • Explain the function of the Golgi apparatus in the protein secretion pathway.
    The Golgi apparatus receives proteins and lipids from the ER via vesicles, modifies and repackages them, and then directs them to their final destinations, including secretion outside the cell.
  • What is the primary function of the endomembrane system in eukaryotic cells?
    The endomembrane system coordinates the synthesis, modification, and transport of proteins and lipids within the cell, including their secretion.
  • How are the organelles of the endomembrane system interconnected?
    They are interconnected by vesicles, which are small membrane-bound bubbles that transport materials between organelles.
  • What is the role of the nucleus in protein secretion?
    The nucleus stores the cell's DNA, which is transcribed into RNA; this RNA then exits the nucleus to be translated into protein.
  • What is the function of the nuclear envelope and its pores?
    The nuclear envelope is a double membrane that surrounds the nucleus, and its pores control the entry and exit of molecules like RNA.
  • How do the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum differ in structure and function?
    The rough ER is studded with ribosomes and modifies newly made proteins, while the smooth ER lacks ribosomes and synthesizes lipids.
  • What happens to proteins after they are synthesized in the rough ER?
    Proteins are folded and modified in the rough ER, then packaged into vesicles for transport to the Golgi apparatus.
  • Describe the function of the Golgi apparatus in the protein secretion pathway.
    The Golgi apparatus receives proteins from the ER, modifies and repackages them, and directs them to their final destinations, including secretion outside the cell.
  • What is the difference between the cis and trans faces of the Golgi apparatus?
    The cis face is the receiving side where vesicles arrive from the ER, while the trans face is the shipping side where modified contents are repackaged and sent to their destinations.