Question 1

Most of the ATP required to power cellular operations is produced in the

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A)   cytoplasm.
B)   endoplasmic reticulum.
C)   nucleus.
D)   mitochondria.
E)   cilia.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

The proper distribution of a cell's genetic material to two daughter cells is accomplished by the process of ________.

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Question 3

Specific proteins are manufactured through the interaction of ________ and ________.

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A)   multiple enzymes; three types of RNA
B)   multiple enzymes; two types of RNA
C)   multiple carbohydrates; three types of DNA
D)   multiple proteins; three types of DNA
E)   multiple enzymes; three types of DNAF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Microfilaments

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A)   are usually composed of myosin.
B)   are hollow, filamentous structures.
C)   anchor the cytoskeleton to integral proteins of the cell membrane.
D)   interact with filaments composed of tubulin to produce muscle contractions.
E)   are found in the cytoplasm radiating away from the centrosome.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Functions of the plasma membrane include all of the following, except

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A)   separation of the cytoplasm from the extracellular fluid.
B)   regulation of exchange of materials with the extracellular environment.
C)   sensitivity to chemical changes in the extracellular fluid.
D)   thermal insulation.
E)   structural support.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 6

If an animal cell lacked centrioles, it would not be able to

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A)   move.
B)   synthesize proteins.
C)   produce DNA.
D)   metabolize sugars.
E)   form the mitotic spindle.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Microfilaments

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A)   anchor the cytoskeleton to membrane proteins.
B)   control the consistency of cytoplasm.
C)   with myosin, produce cell movement.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the aboveF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Diffusion of a substance across the cell membrane is influenced by all of the following, except

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A)   hydrolysis of ATP.
B)   the presence of the membrane channels.
C)   the charge of the substance.
D)   concentration gradient.
E)   lipid solubility.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The plasma membrane includes

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A)   integral proteins.
B)   glycolipids.
C)   phospholipids.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

When activated, lysosomes function in

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A)   formation of new cell membranes.
B)   synthesis of proteins.
C)   digestion of foreign material.
D)   synthesis of lipids.
E)   cell division.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Differentiate between transcription and translation.

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In transcription, RNA polymerase uses th...

Question 12

Tubulin is to microtubules as actin is to

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A)   ribosomes.
B)   microfilaments.
C)   intermediate filaments.
D)   flagella.
E)   microvilli.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The watery component of the cytoplasm is called

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A)   cytosol.
B)   protoplasm.
C)   extracellular fluid.
D)   interstitial fluid.
E)   a colloidal gel.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Each of the following is a function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum, except

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A)   synthesis of glycogen.
B)   modification of protein.
C)   synthesis of steroid hormones.
D)   synthesis of triglycerides.
E)   synthesis of cholesterol.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following terms is not used to define the structure that separates the contents of a human cell from its surrounding medium?

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A)   cell wall
B)   cell membrane
C)   plasma membrane
D)   organic membrane
E)   All of the above are used for the definition given.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 16

What are the similarities between facilitated diffusion and active transport?
B) What are the differences?

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A) Both processes use carrier proteins a...

Question 17

Special cells called ________ maintain tissues by unending cycles of cell division.

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Question 18

A defense cell engulfing a bacterium illustrates

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A)   pinocytosis.
B)   endocytosis.
C)   exocytosis.
D)   phagocytosis.
E)   receptor-mediated endocytosis.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

The functional units of DNA that contain the instructions for making one or more proteins are

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A)   chromosomes.
B)   genes.
C)   ribosomes.
D)   codons.
E)   RNA.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Membrane proteins perform which of the following functions?

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A)   anchoring
B)   receptors
C)   recognition
D)   channels
E)   all of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

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The proper distribution of a cell's genetic material to two daughter cells is accomplished by the process of ________.

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Differentiate between transcription and translation.

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The watery component of the cytoplasm is called

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When activated, lysosomes function in

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Special cells called ________ maintain tissues by unending cycles of cell division.

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Microfilaments

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What are the similarities between facilitated diffusion and active transport? B) What are the differences?

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Microfilaments

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Diffusion of a substance across the cell membrane is influenced by all of the following, except

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Each of the following is a function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum, except

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