Question 1

Editing of the mRNA begins when a modified adenine base is added to one end of the RNA strand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One significant similarity between RNA and DNA is that they both are shaped as a polypeptide chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The mitochondria are unique organelles because they are able to replicate themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Twenty-three chromosomes per cell in humans is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  haploid. 
B)  diploid. 
C)  myoid. 
D)  dioid. 
A)  haploid. 
B)  diploid. 
C)  myoid. 
D)  dioid.

Question 5

In humans, one gene consists of about how many nucleotide pairs?

Accepted Answer

A)  10,000 
B)  1000 
C)  100 
D)  50 
A)  10,000 
B)  1000 
C)  100 
D)  50

Question 6

Extensive weight training causes the muscle cells to:

Accepted Answer

A)  atrophy. 
B)  hypertrophy. 
C)  undergo hyperplasia. 
D)  undergo anaplasia. 
A)  atrophy. 
B)  hypertrophy. 
C)  undergo hyperplasia. 
D)  undergo anaplasia.

Question 7

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-This can properly refold an improperly folded protein.

Accepted Answer

A) Adenine 
B) mRNA 
C) Intron 
D) RNAi 
E) Uracil
F)Chaperone protein
G)Transcription
H)tRNA
I)Thymine
J)Exons
K)Proteasomes
L)Telomere
M)Centromere
N)Haploid
O)Diploid
P)Translation 
A) Adenine 
B) mRNA 
C) Intron 
D) RNAi 
E) Uracil
F)Chaperone protein
G)Transcription
H)tRNA
I)Thymine
J)Exons
K)Proteasomes
L)Telomere
M)Centromere
N)Haploid
O)Diploid
P)Translation

Question 8

A major function of DNA is to instruct the ribosome, through tRNA, concerning which protein is to be synthesized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Protein synthesis is the central building process for cell growth and maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A type of ribonucleic acid that can stimulate translation is called RNAi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which is capable of destroying improperly folded proteins that could possibly harm the cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proteasome 
B)  Proteome 
C)  Chaperone 
D)  Polyribosome 
A)  Proteasome 
B)  Proteome 
C)  Chaperone 
D)  Polyribosome

Exam 7: Cell Growth and Development

Editing of the mRNA begins when a modified adenine base is added to one end of the RNA strand.

One significant similarity between RNA and DNA is that they both are shaped as a polypeptide chain.

The mitochondria are unique organelles because they are able to replicate themselves.

Twenty-three chromosomes per cell in humans is referred to as:

In humans, one gene consists of about how many nucleotide pairs?

Extensive weight training causes the muscle cells to:

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -This can properly refold an improperly folded protein.

A major function of DNA is to instruct the ribosome, through tRNA, concerning which protein is to be synthesized.

Protein synthesis is the central building process for cell growth and maintenance.

A type of ribonucleic acid that can stimulate translation is called RNAi.

Which is capable of destroying improperly folded proteins that could possibly harm the cell?

Organization of the Body

Homeostasis

Chemical Basis of Life

Biomolecules

Cell Structure

Cell Function

Introduction to Tissues

Tissue Types

Skin

Skeletal Tissues

Axial Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Axial Muscles

Appendicular Muscles

Muscle Contraction

Nervous System Cells

Nerve Signaling

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

General Senses

Special Senses

Endocrine Regulation

Endocrine Glands

Blood

Heart

Blood Vessels

Circulation of the Blood

Lymphatic System

Innate Immunity

Adaptive Immunity

Stress

Respiratory Tract

Ventilation

Gas Exchange & Transport

Upper Digestive Tract

Lower Digestive Tract

Digestion and Absorption

Nutrition and Metabolism

Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid Base Balance

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Growth and Development

Genetics and Heredity

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