Table of contents
- 1. Overview of Cell Biology2h 49m
- 2. Chemical Components of Cells1h 14m
- 3. Energy1h 33m
- 4. DNA, Chromosomes, and Genomes2h 31m
- 5. DNA to RNA to Protein2h 31m
- 6. Proteins1h 36m
- 7. Gene Expression1h 42m
- 8. Membrane Structure1h 4m
- 9. Transport Across Membranes1h 52m
- 10. Anerobic Respiration1h 5m
- 11. Aerobic Respiration1h 11m
- 12. Photosynthesis52m
- 13. Intracellular Protein Transport2h 18m
- Membrane Enclosed Organelles19m
- Protein Sorting9m
- ER Processing and Transport20m
- Golgi Processing and Transport17m
- Vesicular Budding, Transport, and Coat Proteins15m
- Targeting Proteins to the Mitochondria and Chloroplast7m
- Lysosomal and Degradation Pathways10m
- Endocytic Pathways21m
- Exocytosis6m
- Peroxisomes5m
- Plant Vacuole4m
- 14. Cell Signaling1h 28m
- 15. Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement1h 39m
- 16. Cell Division3h 5m
- 17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction50m
- 18. Cell Junctions and Tissues48m
- 19. Stem Cells13m
- 20. Cancer44m
- 21. The Immune System1h 6m
- 22. Techniques in Cell Biology1h 41m
- The Light Microscope5m
- Electron Microscopy6m
- The Use of Radioisotopes4m
- Cell Culture8m
- Isolation and Purification of Proteins7m
- Studying Proteins9m
- Nucleic Acid Hybridization2m
- DNA Cloning12m
- Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR6m
- DNA Sequencing5m
- DNA libraries5m
- DNA Transfer into Cells2m
- Tracking Protein Movement2m
- RNA interference4m
- Genetic Screens13m
- Bioinformatics3m
13. Intracellular Protein Transport
Plant Vacuole
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Which of the following is not a function of the plant vacuole?
A
Maintain turgor pressure
B
Regulate cytosolic pH
C
Support protein transfer in the plant cell
D
Store nutrients and solutes

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Understand the role of the plant vacuole: The vacuole is a membrane-bound organelle in plant cells that serves several functions, including maintaining turgor pressure, regulating cytosolic pH, and storing nutrients and solutes.
Define turgor pressure: Turgor pressure is the pressure of the cell contents against the cell wall in plant cells, which is crucial for maintaining the plant's structure and rigidity.
Explore pH regulation: The vacuole helps in regulating the cytosolic pH by sequestering excess ions and maintaining an acidic environment within itself, which is important for cellular homeostasis.
Consider nutrient and solute storage: Vacuoles store a variety of substances, including nutrients, ions, and waste products, which are essential for the cell's metabolism and overall function.
Identify the incorrect function: Supporting protein transfer is not a primary function of the plant vacuole. Protein transfer is typically associated with other organelles like the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus.
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