Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The nucleolus is the “brain” of the cell; it directs all cell activity.
2. The flagella are the “tail” of the sperm cell and act to propel it.
3. Ribosomes are the “protein factories” of the cells.
4. The things that make rough endoplasmic reticulum rough are ribosomes.
5. The nucleolus plays an important role in the formation of ribosomes.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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