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
- The Lipid Bilayer
  38m
- Membrane Proteins
  25m
9. Transport Across Membranes1h 52m
10. Anerobic Respiration1h 5m
11. Aerobic Respiration1h 11m
12. Photosynthesis52m
13. Intracellular Protein Transport2h 18m
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
- Stem Cells
  13m
20. Cancer44m
21. The Immune System1h 6m
22. Techniques in Cell Biology1h 41m

13. Intracellular Protein Transport

Membrane Enclosed Organelles

Cell Biology

13. Intracellular Protein Transport

Membrane Enclosed Organelles

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Multiple Choice

Which of these cellular components is not considered a membrane bound organelle?

Vacuole

Microtubules

Golgi apparatus

Chloroplast

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Understand the definition of a membrane-bound organelle: These are structures within a cell that are enclosed by a lipid bilayer membrane, allowing them to maintain a distinct internal environment.

Identify the given options: Vacuole, Microtubules, Golgi apparatus, and Chloroplast.

Recall the characteristics of each option: Vacuoles, Golgi apparatus, and Chloroplasts are all membrane-bound organelles, each enclosed by one or more membranes.

Consider the structure of microtubules: Microtubules are part of the cytoskeleton, which is a network of protein filaments and tubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells, providing structure and shape. They are not enclosed by a membrane.

Conclude that microtubules are not considered a membrane-bound organelle because they lack a surrounding lipid bilayer, unlike the other options provided.