Reactions Within______ Provide Most of the Energy Needed by a Typical

question 23

Multiple Choice

Reactions within______ provide most of the energy needed by a typical cell.

• A) the endoplasmic reticulum
• B) cytoplasm
• C) the plasma membrane
• D) the mitochondria
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Melanocytes

Cells located in the lower layer of the skin's epidermis and in the hair follicles, responsible for producing the pigment melanin, which colors the skin, hair, and eyes.

Vitiligo

A condition in which the skin loses its pigment cells, resulting in discolored patches.

Papillary Layer

The upper layer of the dermis that contains blood capillaries, sensory neurons, and the bases of the hair follicles.

Dermis

The dermis is the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.