Table of contents

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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Multiple Choice

Which are recycling centers for the cell?

Ribosome and Golgi apparatus.

Endoplasmic reticulum and chloroplast.

Mitochondria and nucleus.

Central vacuole and lysosome.

All are correct.

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Understand the function of recycling centers in a cell: Recycling centers are responsible for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris, and recycling components for reuse within the cell.

Identify the role of lysosomes: Lysosomes contain enzymes that digest excess or worn-out organelles, food particles, and engulfed viruses or bacteria, making them key recycling centers.

Recognize the function of the central vacuole: In plant cells, the central vacuole stores nutrients and waste products, and can also break down complex molecules, contributing to recycling processes.

Evaluate the roles of other organelles: Ribosomes synthesize proteins, the Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins, the endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein and lipid synthesis, chloroplasts conduct photosynthesis, mitochondria generate energy, and the nucleus houses genetic material. These functions do not primarily involve recycling.

Conclude that the central vacuole and lysosome are the correct recycling centers based on their roles in waste breakdown and recycling within the cell.