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1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions

Endomembrane System: Digestive Organelles

Microbiology

8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions

Endomembrane System: Digestive Organelles

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Which of the following organelles are involved in cellular digestion?

Golgi Apparatus & Vesicles.

Nucleus & Nucleolus.

Lysosomes & Peroxisomes.

Smooth & Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum.

Nucleus & Chloroplasts.

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Understand the function of lysosomes: Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain enzymes to break down and digest macromolecules, old cell parts, and microorganisms.

Learn about peroxisomes: Peroxisomes are involved in the breakdown of fatty acids and the detoxification of harmful substances, using oxidative enzymes.

Identify the role of the Golgi apparatus and vesicles: The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion, but is not directly involved in digestion.

Recognize the function of the nucleus and nucleolus: The nucleus houses genetic material and the nucleolus is involved in ribosome synthesis, neither are involved in digestion.

Understand the roles of the smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum: These structures are involved in protein and lipid synthesis, not cellular digestion.