Chapter 1. The Cell as a Unit of Health and Disease1The nucleus survival of the cell. which is essential for function andA)is the site of protein synthesisB)contains the genetic codeC)transforms cellular energyD)initiates aerobic metabolismWORLD.COM2Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power plants of the cell because theyA)contain RNA for protein synthesis.B)utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy.C)extract energy from organic compounds.D)store calcium bonds for muscle contractions.3 Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a lipid bilayer, most of the specific membrane functions are carried out by:A)bound and transmembrane proteins.B)NURSINbound complex, long carbohydrate chains.C)surface antigens and hormone receptors.D)a gating system of selective ion channels.