Question 1

The process by which substances scatter themselves evenly throughout an available space is called diffusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the phase of mitosis with an event in that phase.
-Chromosomes are pulled away from the center of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A) Interphase 
B) Prophase 
C) Metaphase 
D) Anaphase 
E) Telophase 
A) Interphase 
B) Prophase 
C) Metaphase 
D) Anaphase 
E) Telophase

Question 3

Match each of the cell structures with its function or description.
-Long "tail" that propels sperm cells

Accepted Answer

A) Plasma membrane 
B) Cytoplasm 
C) Ribosome 
D) Mitochondria 
E) Endoplasmic reticulum
F)Golgi apparatus
G)Lysosome
H)Centriole
I)Cilia
J)Flagella
K)Nucleus
L)Nucleolus
M)Chromatin 
A) Plasma membrane 
B) Cytoplasm 
C) Ribosome 
D) Mitochondria 
E) Endoplasmic reticulum
F)Golgi apparatus
G)Lysosome
H)Centriole
I)Cilia
J)Flagella
K)Nucleus
L)Nucleolus
M)Chromatin

Question 4

If one side of a DNA molecule has a base sequence of TCA,the other side of the molecule would have a sequence of AGT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The organelles that are the "digestive bags" of the cell are the

Accepted Answer

A)  flagella 
B)  endoplasmic reticulum 
C)  Golgi apparatus 
D)  lysosomes 
A)  flagella 
B)  endoplasmic reticulum 
C)  Golgi apparatus 
D)  lysosomes

Question 6

Lysosomes are baglike structures that contain digestive enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not true of the process of transcription?

Accepted Answer

A)  It occurs at the ribosome. 
B)  It occurs in the nucleus. 
C)  It forms a messenger RNA molecule. 
D)  Both a and c are not true. 
A)  It occurs at the ribosome. 
B)  It occurs in the nucleus. 
C)  It forms a messenger RNA molecule. 
D)  Both a and c are not true.

Question 8

Match each of the cell structures with its function or description.
-"Power plant" of the cell

Accepted Answer

A) Plasma membrane 
B) Cytoplasm 
C) Ribosome 
D) Mitochondria 
E) Endoplasmic reticulum
F)Golgi apparatus
G)Lysosome
H)Centriole
I)Cilia
J)Flagella
K)Nucleus
L)Nucleolus
M)Chromatin 
A) Plasma membrane 
B) Cytoplasm 
C) Ribosome 
D) Mitochondria 
E) Endoplasmic reticulum
F)Golgi apparatus
G)Lysosome
H)Centriole
I)Cilia
J)Flagella
K)Nucleus
L)Nucleolus
M)Chromatin

Question 9

Match each of the cell structures with its function or description.
-Short,hairlike structures on the free side of some cells

Accepted Answer

A) Plasma membrane 
B) Cytoplasm 
C) Ribosome 
D) Mitochondria 
E) Endoplasmic reticulum
F)Golgi apparatus
G)Lysosome
H)Centriole
I)Cilia
J)Flagella
K)Nucleus
L)Nucleolus
M)Chromatin 
A) Plasma membrane 
B) Cytoplasm 
C) Ribosome 
D) Mitochondria 
E) Endoplasmic reticulum
F)Golgi apparatus
G)Lysosome
H)Centriole
I)Cilia
J)Flagella
K)Nucleus
L)Nucleolus
M)Chromatin

Question 10

A cell put in an isotonic solution would crenate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not true of mitochondria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make protein for the cell 
B)  Are the site of cellular respiration 
C)  Are composed of two membranous sacs, one inside the other 
D)  Contain DNA 
A)  Make protein for the cell 
B)  Are the site of cellular respiration 
C)  Are composed of two membranous sacs, one inside the other 
D)  Contain DNA

Question 12

Cells of the human body have a variety of shapes but they are all about the same size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The organelles that are rod-shaped structures made of fine tubes and are important in cell division are the

Accepted Answer

A)  ribosomes 
B)  mitochondria 
C)  Golgi apparatus 
D)  centrioles 
A)  ribosomes 
B)  mitochondria 
C)  Golgi apparatus 
D)  centrioles

Question 14

The main difference between active and passive transport is

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of material moved 
B)  the direction in which the material is moved 
C)  whether cell energy is required 
D)  the type of cell involved 
A)  the amount of material moved 
B)  the direction in which the material is moved 
C)  whether cell energy is required 
D)  the type of cell involved

Question 15

Ion pumps require ATP to function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The process of DNA replication occurs during which phase of mitosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prophase 
B)  Metaphase 
C)  Anaphase 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Prophase 
B)  Metaphase 
C)  Anaphase 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

Filtration is an example of a passive transport process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The nucleus is the only organelle in the cell that contains DNA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The molecules in the plasma membrane that serve as receptors for other molecules are the

Accepted Answer

A)  phospholipid molecules 
B)  cholesterol molecules 
C)  protein molecules 
D)  all of the above 
A)  phospholipid molecules 
B)  cholesterol molecules 
C)  protein molecules 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

If a blood cell is placed in a hypertonic solution:

Accepted Answer

A)  water will enter the cell 
B)  water will leave the cell 
C)  it will crenate 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  water will enter the cell 
B)  water will leave the cell 
C)  it will crenate 
D)  both b and c above

Exam 3: Cells

The process by which substances scatter themselves evenly throughout an available space is called diffusion.

Match the phase of mitosis with an event in that phase. -Chromosomes are pulled away from the center of the cell.

Match each of the cell structures with its function or description. -Long "tail" that propels sperm cells

If one side of a DNA molecule has a base sequence of TCA,the other side of the molecule would have a sequence of AGT.

The organelles that are the "digestive bags" of the cell are the

Lysosomes are baglike structures that contain digestive enzymes.

Which of the following is not true of the process of transcription?

Match each of the cell structures with its function or description. -"Power plant" of the cell

Match each of the cell structures with its function or description. -Short,hairlike structures on the free side of some cells

A cell put in an isotonic solution would crenate.

Which of the following is not true of mitochondria?

Cells of the human body have a variety of shapes but they are all about the same size.

The organelles that are rod-shaped structures made of fine tubes and are important in cell division are the

The main difference between active and passive transport is

Ion pumps require ATP to function.

The process of DNA replication occurs during which phase of mitosis?

Filtration is an example of a passive transport process.

The nucleus is the only organelle in the cell that contains DNA.

The molecules in the plasma membrane that serve as receptors for other molecules are the

If a blood cell is placed in a hypertonic solution:

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