Question 1

Centromeres of replicated chromosomes separate during mitotic

Accepted Answer

A)  prophase. 
B)  metaphase. 
C)  anaphase. 
D)  telophase. 
A)  prophase. 
B)  metaphase. 
C)  anaphase. 
D)  telophase.

Question 2

Apoptosis is also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  cell specialization. 
B)  programmed cell death. 
C)  mitosis. 
D)  cell differentiation. 
A)  cell specialization. 
B)  programmed cell death. 
C)  mitosis. 
D)  cell differentiation.

Question 3

If a red blood cell is placed in a hypotonic solution,

Accepted Answer

A)  the cell will shrink. 
B)  only permeable substances will leave; but concentrations in the cell do not change. 
C)  the cell will remain the same size and shape. 
D)  the cell will swell and may eventually burst. 
A)  the cell will shrink. 
B)  only permeable substances will leave; but concentrations in the cell do not change. 
C)  the cell will remain the same size and shape. 
D)  the cell will swell and may eventually burst.

Question 4

A cell that secretes abundant proteins would have many nucleoli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Chromosomes duplicate during

Accepted Answer

A)  prophase. 
B)  interphase. 
C)  metaphase. 
D)  telophase. 
A)  prophase. 
B)  interphase. 
C)  metaphase. 
D)  telophase.

Question 6

Which of the following transport processes does not require expenditure of cellular energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phagocytosis 
B)  Active transport 
C)  Pinocytosis 
D)  Facilitated diffusion 
A)  Phagocytosis 
B)  Active transport 
C)  Pinocytosis 
D)  Facilitated diffusion

Question 7

Molecules bind to receptor sites and are enclosed in vesicles in the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  pinocytosis. 
B)  phagocytosis. 
C)  receptor-mediated endocytosis. 
D)  exocytosis. 
A)  pinocytosis. 
B)  phagocytosis. 
C)  receptor-mediated endocytosis. 
D)  exocytosis.

Question 8

In a cell, lipids are synthesized in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Golgi apparatus. 
B)  smooth endoplasmic reticulum. 
C)  rough endoplasmic reticulum. 
D)  mitochondria. 
A)  Golgi apparatus. 
B)  smooth endoplasmic reticulum. 
C)  rough endoplasmic reticulum. 
D)  mitochondria.

Question 9

Adrenoleukodystrophy is caused by deficiency of a protein in the outer membrane of

Accepted Answer

A)  cells. 
B)  lysosomes. 
C)  mitochondria. 
D)  peroxisomes. 
A)  cells. 
B)  lysosomes. 
C)  mitochondria. 
D)  peroxisomes.

Question 10

As a cell grows,

Accepted Answer

A)  the relationship between its surface area and volume remains unchanged. 
B)  its surface area increases to a lesser degree than its volume. 
C)  its volume increases to a lesser degree than its surface area. 
D)  its requirement for nutrients increases to a lesser degree than its requirement for oxygen. 
A)  the relationship between its surface area and volume remains unchanged. 
B)  its surface area increases to a lesser degree than its volume. 
C)  its volume increases to a lesser degree than its surface area. 
D)  its requirement for nutrients increases to a lesser degree than its requirement for oxygen.

Question 11

Cytoplasm is located between the cell membrane and the nuclear envelope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A stem cell divides to give rise to two differentiated cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The main function of cristae is to

Accepted Answer

A)  supply enzymes for reactions. 
B)  increase chemical transport in mitochondria. 
C)  facilitate diffusion of substances into the mitochondria. 
D)  increase the surface area for chemical reactions. 
A)  supply enzymes for reactions. 
B)  increase chemical transport in mitochondria. 
C)  facilitate diffusion of substances into the mitochondria. 
D)  increase the surface area for chemical reactions.

Question 14

Cilia and flagella extend from certain cells, enabling them to move.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

During telophase of mitosis, chromosomes elongate and form chromatin threads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

For which of the following organelles are the structure and function correctly described?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endoplasmic reticulum-a network of interconnected membranes forming sacs and canals that packages protein molecules for secretion 
B)  Ribosomes-membranous vesicles containing digestive enzymes 
C)  Golgi apparatus-particles, composed of protein and RNA, which synthesize proteins 
D)  Mitochondrion-nonmembranous structure that synthesizes proteins 
A)  Endoplasmic reticulum-a network of interconnected membranes forming sacs and canals that packages protein molecules for secretion 
B)  Ribosomes-membranous vesicles containing digestive enzymes 
C)  Golgi apparatus-particles, composed of protein and RNA, which synthesize proteins 
D)  Mitochondrion-nonmembranous structure that synthesizes proteins

Question 17

Cell division consists of mitosis (karyokinesis) and cell differentiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Cells

Centromeres of replicated chromosomes separate during mitotic

Apoptosis is also known as

If a red blood cell is placed in a hypotonic solution,

A cell that secretes abundant proteins would have many nucleoli.

Chromosomes duplicate during

Which of the following transport processes does not require expenditure of cellular energy?

Molecules bind to receptor sites and are enclosed in vesicles in the process of

In a cell, lipids are synthesized in the

Adrenoleukodystrophy is caused by deficiency of a protein in the outer membrane of

As a cell grows,

Cytoplasm is located between the cell membrane and the nuclear envelope.

A stem cell divides to give rise to two differentiated cells.

The main function of cristae is to

Cilia and flagella extend from certain cells, enabling them to move.

During telophase of mitosis, chromosomes elongate and form chromatin threads.

For which of the following organelles are the structure and function correctly described?

Cell division consists of mitosis (karyokinesis) and cell differentiation.

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