The Golgi Apparatus Functions to

question 44

Multiple Choice

The Golgi apparatus functions to

• A) both modify and sort proteins into those destined for secretion and those that function in membrane structures.
• B) synthesize proteins.
• C) sort proteins used within the cell.
• D) modify and secrete proteins to the external environment.

Understand the distinct characteristics that differentiate prokaryotes from eukaryotes.

Recognize the role and significance of peptidoglycan in bacteria.

Explain why viruses are not placed on the tree of life.

Comprehend the concept and implications of lateral gene transfer among prokaryotes.

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Definitions:

Tongue

A muscular organ in the mouth that is vital for tasting, swallowing, and facilitating speech in humans and many animals.

Commissures

Bundles of nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord that cross from one side to the other, enabling communication between the hemispheres or segments.

Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each of which is responsible for different functions and controls opposite sides of the body.

Integration Area

Regions within the brain that process and combine information from various senses, supporting comprehensive perception and understanding.