FSMTB Exam MBLEx Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for FSMTB's Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination exam

Question #: 18
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following is not found in the nucleus of a cell?

ANucleolus

BChromatin

CChromosomes

DLysosomes

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Suggested Answer: D

The nucleus comprised of the nucleolus, chromatin and chromosomes is the command center of a cell. Lysosomes act as the cells digestive system.

by Timothy at Apr 08, 2024, 01:34 PM

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Glendora

9 days ago

The nucleolus is where ribosomal subunits are assembled, chromatin is the complex of DNA and proteins that makes up chromosomes, and chromosomes are the structures that carry our genetic information. Pretty important stuff, but not as exciting as 'suicide bags'.

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Jacquline

10 days ago

Okay, so we've got the right answer, but I'm still curious about the other options. What exactly are the nucleolus, chromatin, and chromosomes? I feel like I should know this stuff better.

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Shelba

11 days ago

Haha, 'suicide bags'? That's a new one. I guess that's one way to look at it. But yeah, I'm pretty confident the answer is D) Lysosomes.

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Allene

13 days ago

Wait, aren't lysosomes sometimes called the 'suicide bags' of the cell? I remember that from biology class. That's kind of a morbid way to think about it, don't you think?

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Rene

15 days ago

Yeah, I agree with Dottie. Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain digestive enzymes, so they're not part of the nucleus. This seems like a straightforward question.

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Dottie

16 days ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm pretty sure the nucleolus, chromatin, and chromosomes are all found in the nucleus of a cell. Lysosomes are definitely not, so that's got to be the answer.

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