Cell Structure and Function

Which of the following cells would likely have a prominent nucleolus?

• A mature red blood cell
• A cell actively synthesizing proteins
• A dead cell
• A sperm cell

What is the relationship between basal bodies and centrioles?

• They are unrelated structures
• Basal bodies are structurally similar to centrioles
• Basal bodies are larger than centrioles
• Centrioles produce basal bodies

Which of the following is a function of the nucleus during interphase?

• Cytokinesis
• Chromosome segregation
• DNA replication and transcription
• Spindle formation

What is the significance of the double nuclear membrane?

• It prevents all communication
• It separates nuclear processes from cytoplasmic processes while allowing communication
• It generates energy
• It produces ribosomes

Which of the following processes is coordinated by the nucleus?

• Cellular metabolism
• Water intake
• Osmosis
• Diffusion of gases