Question 1

During __________, the shortest phase of mitosis, chromosomes are pulled toward the poles of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  prophase
B)  anaphase
C)  metaphase
D)  telophaseE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

It is useful to study a "generalized" ("composite") cell because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  many body cells have common structural features and common essential functions
B)  it is easy to illustrate
C)  all cells of the body have a structure similar to a composite cellD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 3

The nucleus, plasma membrane and_________ are the three major regions of cells that can readily be seen with a light microscope.

Accepted Answer

A)  cytosol
B)  cell fluid
C)  organelles
D)  cytoplasmE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

You are observing a slide that contains cells undergoing cell division, and you have focused on a cell that has darkly staining X- shaped chromosomes that appear loose throughout the cell. You cannot see a nuclear envelope. This cell is in _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  interphase
B)  anaphase
C)  telophase
D)  prophaseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

During this phase of mitosis, the mitotic spindle forms and the nuclear envelope fragments.

Accepted Answer

A)  telophase
B)  anaphase
C)  prophase
D)  metaphaseE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The division of human cells consists of a series of events, collectively called __________, or nuclear division, and __________, or division of the cytoplasm.

Accepted Answer

A)  meiosis, mitosis
B)  mitosis, cytokinesis
C)  prophase, telophase
D)  mitosis, interphaseE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is not considered to be a cytoskeletal element?

Accepted Answer

A)  centrioles
B)  microtubules
C)  microfilaments
D)  intermediate filamentsE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

This membranous organelle resembles a stack of flattened sacs with big rounded ends and associated vesicles.

Accepted Answer

A)  Golgi apparatus
B)  rough endoplasmic reticulum
C)  smooth endoplasmic reticulumD) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 9

This organelle is particularly important during cell division. It directs the formation of the mitotic spindle.

Accepted Answer

A)  endoplasmic reticulum
B)  mitochondrion
C)  centriole
D)  microtubuleE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

In which phase(s) of mitosis do the chromosomes contain a single copy of DNA?

Accepted Answer

A)  prophase
B)  prophase and metaphase
C)  telophase and anaphase
D)  metaphaseE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The plasma membrane allows nutrients to enter the cell and keeps undesirable substances out of the cell. It also allows wastes to pass out of the cell and keeps valuable cell proteins inside the cell. This property is called_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  impermeability
B)  resistive permeability
C)  checking and balancing
D)  selective permeabilityE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Only one human cell has a flagellum. This specialization allows the cell to propel itself forward. It is a_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  sperm cell
B)  smooth muscle cell
C)  red blood cell
D)  simple squamous epithelial cellE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

This organelle stores and transports proteins, and synthesizes phospholipids and cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A)  centriole
B)  mitochondrion
C)  microtubule
D)  rough endoplasmic reticulumE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The small size and biconcave shape of this cell gives it flexibility and allows its easy passage through small channels. It is a_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  red blood cell
B)  smooth muscle cell
C)  simple squamous epithelial cell
D)  sperm cellE) A) and C)
F) All of the above A

Question 15

These small bodies are found inside the nucleus of the cell. Made of proteins and RNA, these structures assemble ribosomes. They are_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  nucleoli
B)  nucleos
C)  nuclear poroses
D)  nuclear envelopesE) None of the above
F) All of the above A

Question 16

Which of the following organelles transport substances throughout cell cytoplasm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Golgi apparatus and mitochondria
B)  endoplasmic reticulum and cytoskeletal elements
C)  lysosomes and peroxisomes
D)  ribosomes and nucleoliE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

This organelle digests other worn- out organelles and foreign substances that have entered the cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  peroxisome
B)  lysosome
C)  endoplasmic reticulum
D)  Golgi apparatusE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

The nucleus of the cell contains its genes, which are sections of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA
B)  TNA
C)  DRA
D)  RNAE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Common functions of almost all cells include_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  digesting nutrients and disposing of wastes
B)  moving on their own power through passageways of the body
C)  transporting oxygen
D)  active contractingE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The end product of cell division by mitosis is_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  2 daughter cells that have different genes
B)  4 genetically identical daughter cells
C)  4 daughter cells, each with unique genes
D)  2 genetically identical daughter cellsE) A) and B)
F) B) and D) D

Exam 4: The Cell: Anatomy and Division

During __________, the shortest phase of mitosis, chromosomes are pulled toward the poles of the cell.

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It is useful to study a "generalized" ("composite") cell because __________.

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The nucleus, plasma membrane and_________ are the three major regions of cells that can readily be seen with a light microscope.

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You are observing a slide that contains cells undergoing cell division, and you have focused on a cell that has darkly staining X- shaped chromosomes that appear loose throughout the cell. You cannot see a nuclear envelope. This cell is in _________.

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During this phase of mitosis, the mitotic spindle forms and the nuclear envelope fragments.

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The division of human cells consists of a series of events, collectively called __________, or nuclear division, and __________, or division of the cytoplasm.

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Which of the following is not considered to be a cytoskeletal element?

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This membranous organelle resembles a stack of flattened sacs with big rounded ends and associated vesicles.

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This organelle is particularly important during cell division. It directs the formation of the mitotic spindle.

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In which phase(s) of mitosis do the chromosomes contain a single copy of DNA?

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The plasma membrane allows nutrients to enter the cell and keeps undesirable substances out of the cell. It also allows wastes to pass out of the cell and keeps valuable cell proteins inside the cell. This property is called_________ .

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Only one human cell has a flagellum. This specialization allows the cell to propel itself forward. It is a_________ .

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This organelle stores and transports proteins, and synthesizes phospholipids and cholesterol.

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The small size and biconcave shape of this cell gives it flexibility and allows its easy passage through small channels. It is a_________ .

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These small bodies are found inside the nucleus of the cell. Made of proteins and RNA, these structures assemble ribosomes. They are_________ .

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Which of the following organelles transport substances throughout cell cytoplasm?

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This organelle digests other worn- out organelles and foreign substances that have entered the cell.

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The nucleus of the cell contains its genes, which are sections of _________.

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Common functions of almost all cells include_________ .

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The end product of cell division by mitosis is_________ .

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