GRE Subject Test: Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology : Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi Apparatus

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Example Question #1 :Endoplasmic Reticulum And Golgi Apparatus

Which component of the Golgi apparatus is primarily responsible for "receiving" proteins to be packaged and modified?

Possible Answers:

Cisternae

Cis Golgi

Trans Golgi

Medial Golgi

Vacuoles

Correct answer:

Cis Golgi

Explanation:

Thecis Golgi is usually closely apposed to the endoplasmic reticulum, where proteins are synthesized by ribosomes. Once they have left the ribosome, the proteins are already close to the Golgi and are taken up by thecisside of the apparatus. Thetrans Golgi sends the newly packaged proteins out to their final destinations.

Example Question #31 :Cell Biology

Which component/suborganelle structure of the Golgi apparatus accepts vesicles from the rough endoplasmic reticulum containing nascent proteins to be processed through the Golgi apparatus?

Possible Answers:

Cis face

Lumen

Trans Golgi stack

Medial Golgi stack

Trans face

Correct answer:

Cis face

Explanation:

The cis face of the Golgi apparatus is the first part of the apparatus that faces the rough endoplasmic reticulum and interacts with recently synthesized proteins that need to be processed and packaged by the Golgi apparatus. The rest of the structures listed are indeed parts of the Golgi that the proteins must pass through during the course of processing, but the cis face is met first.

Example Question #1 :Endoplasmic Reticulum And Golgi Apparatus

Which of the following is a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Possible Answers:

Macromolecule digestion

Triglyceride production

Ribosome production

Protein synthesis

Correct answer:

Triglyceride production

Explanation:

The smooth endoplasmic reticulum lacks ribosomes on its surface, meaning it does not participate in protein translation. It does play a key role in the production of various lipids, such as phospholipids and triglycerides.

Example Question #1 :Endoplasmic Reticulum And Golgi Apparatus

Where in the cell does new membrane synthesis take place?

Possible Answers:

In the lysosome

In the ribosomes

In the mitochondria

In the Golgi apparatus

In the endoplasmic reticulum

Correct answer:

In the endoplasmic reticulum

Explanation:

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the cellular organelle responsible for membrane synthesis. Products from the ER are moved to the Golgi, where they are tagged and shipped off to their final destination. Lysosomes are important for degradation and ribosomes play a role in translation. Mitochondria are for energy production in the form of ATP.

Example Question #5 :Endoplasmic Reticulum And Golgi Apparatus

Which of the following organelles has the function of storing intracellular calcium?

Possible Answers:

Nucleolus

Golgi complex

Endoplasmic reticulum

Autophagosome

Lysosome

Correct answer:

Endoplasmic reticulum

Explanation:

The endoplasmic reticulum, while crucial to protein synthesis, is also an intracellular calcium storage organelle, and calcium can be released in response to signaling cascades as needed. None of the other organelles listed participates in storage of calcium.

Example Question #41 :Cell Biology

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

Possible Answers:

Protein sorting

Maintaining the secretory pathway

Post-translational modifications of proteins

All of these are primary functions of the Golgi apparatus

Correct answer:

All of these are primary functions of the Golgi apparatus

Explanation:

The Golgi apparatus is a complex organelle with many various functions. These functions are primarily dedicated to protein modification, protein packaging, and protein sorting. Some of post-translational modifications that take place in this organelle include glycosylation and phosphorylation. The Golgi apparatus is an important relay in the secretory pathway, as it produces the vesicles that contain most secreted peptides.

Example Question #41 :Cell Biology

Which of the following GTP-binding proteins is associated with COPI during vesicle assembly and budding in the cis-Golgi?

Possible Answers:

Glycosidases

Soluble NSF attachment protein receptor (SNARE)

ATPases

SAR1A

ADP ribosylation factors (ARFs)

Correct answer:

ADP ribosylation factors (ARFs)

Explanation:

The correct answer is ADP ribosylation factors (ARFs). ARFs are active when bound by GTP, and inactive when bound by GDP. The active GTP-bound form of ARF binds the vesicle coat protein 1 (COPI), to faciliate vesicle budding from the cis-Golgi face.

Example Question #3 :Help With Golgi Apparatus Function

Each of the following functions are associated with the Golgi apparatus, except__________.

Possible Answers:

德livery of proteins to the plasma membrane

Post-translational modifications to proteins to aid in their sorting

德livery of proteins to the lysosome

Contains resident proteins required for the electron transport chain (ETC)

Formation of proteoglycans for the extracellular matrix

Correct answer:

Contains resident proteins required for the electron transport chain (ETC)

Explanation:

The Golgi apparatus is considered the post office of the cell; proteins are received, sorted, modified, and sent to their final cellular destination. The proteins required for the electron transport chain are localized to the mitochondria, and are not within the Golgi apparatus, thus this is the correct selection.

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