Question 1

If the nutrient glycogen is found stored inside a cell,it is considered a(n)

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A)  inclusion.
B)  membrane-bound organelle.
C)  non-membrane-bound organelle.
D)  pigment.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 2

The term "codon" refers to

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A)  a three-nucleotide sequence of DNA that codes for a protein.
B)  an amino acid that is coded for by three bases of DNA.
C)  a three-base sequence of mRNA.
D)  the part of a rRNA molecule where a new amino acid is added.
E)  the part of tRNA that is a triplet of bases that forms hydrogen bonds with complementary sequences.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The fluid contained in the nucleus is the _________.

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The answer of The fluid contained in the nucleus is...

Question 4

The phase of mitosis that begins as spindle fibers pull sister chromatids apart at the centromere is

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A)  metaphase.
B)  anaphase.
C)  telophase.
D)  prophase.
E)  interphase.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a required enzyme for the process of transcription

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A)  Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase
B)  DNA polymerase
C)  RNA polymerase
D)  Amine transferaseE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The subunits of ribosomes are exported outside the nucleus into the cytoplasm,where they are assembled into their finished product.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Mucus is moved along the lining of the trachea by extensions from cell membranes known as

Accepted Answer

A)  cilia.
B)  flagella.
C)  microvilli.
D)  stereovilli.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

If the sequence of DNA nucleotides being read is TTACTG,then transcription results in the formation of the sequence

Accepted Answer

A)  AAUGAC.
B)  TTUGUC.
C)  GTCATT.
D)  TTACTG.
E)  AAAGGG.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 9

When fertilization occurs,the sperm recognizes the egg by

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A)  the chemical messages the egg secretes into the interstitial space.
B)  the unique glycocalyx on the egg's surface.
C)  the much larger relative size of the egg.
D)  the strong acidity of the egg's environment.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The sodium-potassium pump moves both potassium and sodium down their concentration gradients,from higher to lower concentration.The sodium-potassium pump moves both potassium and sodium up their concentration gradients,from lower to higher concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Nuclear ____________ are open passageways that penetrate fused regions of the double membrane of the nuclear envelope.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nuclear ____________ are open passageways that penetrate...

Question 12

To maintain a resting membrane potential,the sodium-potassium pump

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A)  actively transports 3 sodium ions out of the cell and 2 potassium ions into the cell.
B)  passively transports 3 sodium ions out of the cell and 2 potassium ions into the cell.
C)  actively transports 3 potassium ions out of the cell and 2 sodium ions into the cell.
D)  passively transports 3 potassium ions out of the cell and 2 sodium ions into the cell.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 13

Which is not a membrane-bound organelle

Accepted Answer

A)  Endoplasmic reticulum
B)  Lysosome
C)  Golgi apparatus
D)  Peroxisome
E)  All of the choices are membrane-bound organelles.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Which is not considered part of the cytoplasm

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A)  Cytosol
B)  Nucleus
C)  Organelles
D)  InclusionsE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The _____________ proteins are those that are not embedded in the membrane lipid bilayer but are attached loosely to its external and internal surfaces.

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The answer of The _____________ proteins are those that are...

Question 16

The process of programmed cell death ("cell suicide")is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of programmed cell death ("cell...

Question 17

The building blocks that form the DNA double helix are called

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A)  nucleoli.
B)  nucleotides.
C)  steroid bases.
D)  nitrogenous acids.
E)  nuclear pores.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E) B

Question 18

Glycolipids are found on the

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A)  outer layer of the cell membrane,and they help make the sticky sugar coating on its surface.
B)  middle layer of the cell membrane,and they function to transmit solutes through the membrane.
C)  inner layer of the cell membrane,and they provide scaffold support to the cell membrane.
D)  inside of the cell,where they are a source of high-energy nutrition to power mitochondria.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

DNA is organized into discrete units called ____________ that provide information for the production of specific proteins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of DNA is organized into discrete units called...

Question 20

Over time diffusion results in the even distribution of a substance throughout an area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Biology of the Cell

If the nutrient glycogen is found stored inside a cell,it is considered a(n)

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The term "codon" refers to

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The fluid contained in the nucleus is the _________.

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The phase of mitosis that begins as spindle fibers pull sister chromatids apart at the centromere is

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Which of the following is considered a required enzyme for the process of transcription

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The subunits of ribosomes are exported outside the nucleus into the cytoplasm,where they are assembled into their finished product.

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Mucus is moved along the lining of the trachea by extensions from cell membranes known as

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If the sequence of DNA nucleotides being read is TTACTG,then transcription results in the formation of the sequence

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When fertilization occurs,the sperm recognizes the egg by

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The sodium-potassium pump moves both potassium and sodium down their concentration gradients,from higher to lower concentration.The sodium-potassium pump moves both potassium and sodium up their concentration gradients,from lower to higher concentration.

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Nuclear ____________ are open passageways that penetrate fused regions of the double membrane of the nuclear envelope.

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To maintain a resting membrane potential,the sodium-potassium pump

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Which is not a membrane-bound organelle

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Which is not considered part of the cytoplasm

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The _____________ proteins are those that are not embedded in the membrane lipid bilayer but are attached loosely to its external and internal surfaces.

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The process of programmed cell death ("cell suicide")is known as __________.

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The building blocks that form the DNA double helix are called

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Glycolipids are found on the

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DNA is organized into discrete units called ____________ that provide information for the production of specific proteins.

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Over time diffusion results in the even distribution of a substance throughout an area.

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