Cell Structure & Function (College Board AP Biology)

Topic Questions

13 marks

The following data were collected by observing subcellular structures of three different types of eukaryotic cells. 

RELATIVE AMOUNTS OF ORGANELLES IN THREE CELL TYPES 

Cell Type Smooth ER Rough ER  Mitochondria  Cilia  Golgi Bodies 
X Small amount  Small amount  Large number  Present Small amount
Y Large amount  Large amount Moderate number  Absent  Large amount
Z Absent  Absent  Absent  Absent  Absent 

Based on an analysis of the data, identify a likely primary function of each cell type and explain how the data support the identification. 

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