Question 1

The nuclear membrane and nucleoli disappear during

Accepted Answer

A)   Metaphase
B)   Prophase
C)   Telophase
D)   AnaphaseE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The structure involved in making ribosomes is the

Accepted Answer

A)   Chromatin
B)   Nucleolus
C)   Mitochondrion
D)   LysosomeE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The use of protein molecules to move non-lipid-soluble molecules and ions through the plasma membrane is called

Accepted Answer

A)   Osmosis
B)   Diffusion
C)   Lysis
D)   Mediated transportE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

If the DNA sequence is GATAAC, the mRNA sequence will be

Accepted Answer

A)   GATAAC
B)   CTATTG
C)   UTATTU
D)   CUAUUGE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true about the plasma membrane structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Phospholipids form a lipid bilayer
B)   The membrane is very rigid
C)   Cholesterol molecules provide strength to the membrane
D)   Protein molecules are embedded within the phospholipidsE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Small lipid-soluble molecules will generally move through the plasma membrane by using membrane channels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All the chemical reactions of a cell are called

Accepted Answer

A)   Cell metabolism
B)   Communication
C)   Reproduction
D)   InheritanceE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Movement of solid particles such as bacteria into macrophages is accomplished by

Accepted Answer

A)   Pinocytosis
B)   Phagocytosis
C)   Exocytosis
D)   Mediated transportE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The process by which cells change and specialize is called

Accepted Answer

A)   Differentiation
B)   Postmitotic processing
C)   Replication
D)   None of the choices are correctE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Mature red blood cells can synthesize proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   Produces energy for cell use
B)   Encloses and supports the cell
C)   Controls the movement of materials into and out of the cell
D)   Aids in communication between cellsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a role played by microtubules in the cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   Support the cytoplasm
B)   Define the shape of the cell
C)   Assist in cell division
D)   Forming cilia and flagellaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

A)   Organelles - form the outer boundary of the cell
B)   Cytoplasm - material within the nucleus of the cell
C)   Nucleus - contains genetic material and directs cell activities
D)   Plasma membrane - contains many organelles that perform specific functionsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

A solution with a large amount of solute will have a high osmotic pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Three consecutive nucleotides on DNA that contain the genetic code are called

Accepted Answer

A)   Codons
B)   Anticodons
C)   Bases
D)   TripletsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Ribosomes are made from

Accepted Answer

A)   rRNA and protein
B)   rRNA and monosaccharides
C)   Protein and glucose
D)   DNA and proteinE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The cytoskeleton component responsible for cell shape and movement are

Accepted Answer

A)   Microtubules
B)   Intermediate filaments
C)   Inclusions
D)   MicrofilamentsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

If a slice of potato is placed in a salt solution and in an hour, the potato slice is shriveled, the salt solution was ______ to the potato.

Accepted Answer

A)   Isosmotic
B)   Hyperosmotic
C)   HyposmoticD) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 19

The centrioles are responsible for producing the ______ that facilitate chromosome movement during cell division.

Accepted Answer

A)   Actin fibers
B)   Spindle fibers
C)   Microfilaments
D)   CristaeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Structures within the cell that perform specific functions are called

Accepted Answer

A)   Cytoplasmic inclusions
B)   Cytoskeleton
C)   Organelles
D)   Membrane proteinsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Cell Structures and Their Functions

Which of the following is correctly matched?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?

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Small lipid-soluble molecules will generally move through the plasma membrane by using membrane channels.

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Mature red blood cells can synthesize proteins.

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Which of the following is NOT a role played by microtubules in the cell?

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The process by which cells change and specialize is called

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Structures within the cell that perform specific functions are called

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Movement of solid particles such as bacteria into macrophages is accomplished by

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The use of protein molecules to move non-lipid-soluble molecules and ions through the plasma membrane is called

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The structure involved in making ribosomes is the

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If the DNA sequence is GATAAC, the mRNA sequence will be

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Which of the following is NOT true about the plasma membrane structure?

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Three consecutive nucleotides on DNA that contain the genetic code are called

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A solution with a large amount of solute will have a high osmotic pressure.

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Ribosomes are made from

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The cytoskeleton component responsible for cell shape and movement are

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If a slice of potato is placed in a salt solution and in an hour, the potato slice is shriveled, the salt solution was ______ to the potato.

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The nuclear membrane and nucleoli disappear during

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All the chemical reactions of a cell are called

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The centrioles are responsible for producing the ______ that facilitate chromosome movement during cell division.

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