Compare the structure and function of lysosomes and peroxisomes

What will be an ideal response?


Lysosomes serve as the intracellular digestive system. They contain hydrolytic enzymes and, in addition to breaking down raw ingredients, they also remove worn-out organelles.
Peroxisomes contain oxidative enzymes and perform detoxifying activities by removing hydrogen atoms from certain organic molecules. Lysosomes serve as the intracellular digestive system. They contain hydrolytic enzymes, and in addition to breaking down raw ingredients, they also remove worn-out organelles.

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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Which structure is also known as the windpipe?

A) pharynx B) trachea C) larynx D) primary bronchi

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Describe two central reflexes triggered by stimulation of the stretch receptors in the stomach wall

A) The cephalic reflex opens the esophagus during swallowing and the gastric reflex opens the cardiac sphincter. B) The gastric reflex opens the cardiac sphincter and the enteric reflex opens the pyloric sphincter. C) The enterogastric reflex closes the pyloric sphincter and the gastroenteric reflex stimulates motility and secretion in the small intestine. D) The gastroenteric reflex stimulates motility and secretion in the small intestine and the gastroileal reflex opens the ileocecal valve. E) The gastroileal reflex opens the ileocecal valve and the colonic reflex closes the ileocecal valve.

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The yield of ATP in aerobic respiration is usually lower than the theoretical 36 molecules due to all of the following, except

A. production of lactic acid. B. cost to shuttle NADH into mitochondrion. C. getting ATP out of the mitochondrion. D. different yields per NADH molecule.

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