Question 1

In this drawing of a eukaryotic animal cell, identify the cellular structures indicated.  
-lysosome

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this drawing of a eukaryotic animal...

Question 2

In this drawing of a eukaryotic plant cell, identify the cellular structures indicated.  
-mitochondrion

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this drawing of a eukaryotic plant...

Question 3

If a cell is propelled through a medium in a whip-like motion, what does it most likely possess?

Accepted Answer

A) a capsule 
B) cilia 
C) a cell wall 
D) a flagellum 
A) a capsule 
B) cilia 
C) a cell wall 
D) a flagellum

Question 4

From which cellular component do cilia and flagella arise?

Accepted Answer

A) the chromosome 
B) the centriole 
C) the nucleus 
D) the Golgi complex 
A) the chromosome 
B) the centriole 
C) the nucleus 
D) the Golgi complex

Question 5

If a plasma membrane is analogous to the cell, which of the following is analogous to the animal body?

Accepted Answer

A) a reproductive system 
B) a muscle system 
C) the skin 
D) a digestive system 
A) a reproductive system 
B) a muscle system 
C) the skin 
D) a digestive system

Question 6

Match each type of microscopy with the best description.
-transmission electron microscopy (TEM)

Accepted Answer

A) utilizes a thin beam of electrons to examine structures within a cell 
B) utilizes lasers to scan a fluorescently stained specimen; a computer focuses the light to show a single plane through a cell 
C) utilizes differences in the way light is bent (refraction) in areas of various cellular density to visualize living cells 
D) requires light passing through the specimen; typically involves staining with dye to enhance contrast; usually "fixes" and kills the cell 
E) a beam of electrons scanned over a whole cell allows visualization of surface structures; gives a 3D-appearing image 
A) utilizes a thin beam of electrons to examine structures within a cell 
B) utilizes lasers to scan a fluorescently stained specimen; a computer focuses the light to show a single plane through a cell 
C) utilizes differences in the way light is bent (refraction) in areas of various cellular density to visualize living cells 
D) requires light passing through the specimen; typically involves staining with dye to enhance contrast; usually "fixes" and kills the cell 
E) a beam of electrons scanned over a whole cell allows visualization of surface structures; gives a 3D-appearing image

Question 7

Match each type of microscopy with the best description.
-bright field microscopy

Accepted Answer

A) utilizes a thin beam of electrons to examine structures within a cell 
B) utilizes lasers to scan a fluorescently stained specimen; a computer focuses the light to show a single plane through a cell 
C) utilizes differences in the way light is bent (refraction) in areas of various cellular density to visualize living cells 
D) requires light passing through the specimen; typically involves staining with dye to enhance contrast; usually "fixes" and kills the cell 
E) a beam of electrons scanned over a whole cell allows visualization of surface structures; gives a 3D-appearing image 
A) utilizes a thin beam of electrons to examine structures within a cell 
B) utilizes lasers to scan a fluorescently stained specimen; a computer focuses the light to show a single plane through a cell 
C) utilizes differences in the way light is bent (refraction) in areas of various cellular density to visualize living cells 
D) requires light passing through the specimen; typically involves staining with dye to enhance contrast; usually "fixes" and kills the cell 
E) a beam of electrons scanned over a whole cell allows visualization of surface structures; gives a 3D-appearing image

Question 8

If organs are analogous to the body, which of the following are organelles analogous to?

Accepted Answer

A) an eukaryote 
B) a prokaryote 
C) a cell 
D) an animal 
A) an eukaryote 
B) a prokaryote 
C) a cell 
D) an animal

Question 9

In this drawing of a eukaryotic animal cell, identify the cellular structures indicated.  
-nucleus

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The answer of In this drawing of a eukaryotic animal...

Question 10

Match each description of a cellular structure to the cell type it would be found in. A cell type may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-mitochondria

Accepted Answer

A) found in all living cells 
B) found in prokaryotic cells only 
C) found in eukaryotic cells only 
D) found in plant cells only 
E) found in animal cells only 
A) found in all living cells 
B) found in prokaryotic cells only 
C) found in eukaryotic cells only 
D) found in plant cells only 
E) found in animal cells only

Question 11

Which of the following may occupy more than 90% of a mature plant cell's volume?

Accepted Answer

A) chromoplasts 
B) the rough endoplasmic reticulum 
C) the central vacuole 
D) the nucleus 
A) chromoplasts 
B) the rough endoplasmic reticulum 
C) the central vacuole 
D) the nucleus

Question 12

The cell wall is composed primarily of cellulose. What is the cellulose composed of?

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates 
B) proteins 
C) phospholipids 
D) steroids 
A) carbohydrates 
B) proteins 
C) phospholipids 
D) steroids

Question 13

Match each description with the cellular structure that corresponds best.
-rough ER

Accepted Answer

A) contain enzymes for intracellular digestion 
B) location of genetic material 
C) synthesize subunits that will be used to assemble ribosomes 
D) site of protein synthesis 
E) composed of cellulose; provides support and protection
F)synthesis of lipids
G)conversion of fuel molecules into energy
H)conversion of light energy into chemical energy
I)storage site in plant cells
J)synthesis of proteins for secretion
K)chemically modifies proteins
L)membrane-bound transport structure 
A) contain enzymes for intracellular digestion 
B) location of genetic material 
C) synthesize subunits that will be used to assemble ribosomes 
D) site of protein synthesis 
E) composed of cellulose; provides support and protection
F)synthesis of lipids
G)conversion of fuel molecules into energy
H)conversion of light energy into chemical energy
I)storage site in plant cells
J)synthesis of proteins for secretion
K)chemically modifies proteins
L)membrane-bound transport structure

Question 14

In the process of cellular respiration, what is converted to water and carbon dioxide during the formation of energy?

Accepted Answer

A) O2 and CO2 
B) CO2 and glucose 
C) CO2 and fats 
D) O2 and glucose 
A) O2 and CO2 
B) CO2 and glucose 
C) CO2 and fats 
D) O2 and glucose

Question 15

In this drawing of a prokaryotic cell, identify the cellular structures indicated.  
-nucleoid

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this drawing of a prokaryotic cell,...

Question 16

Which organelle is involved in the synthesis of lipids?

Accepted Answer

A) the ribosome 
B) the smooth endoplasmic reticulum 
C) the Golgi complex 
D) the rough endoplasmic reticulum 
A) the ribosome 
B) the smooth endoplasmic reticulum 
C) the Golgi complex 
D) the rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 17

In this drawing of a eukaryotic animal cell, identify the cellular structures indicated.  
-vesicle

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this drawing of a eukaryotic animal...

Question 18

Which of the following radiate from the centre of the cell and anchor the ER, Golgi complex, lysosomes, and secretory vesicles in place?

Accepted Answer

A) microfilaments 
B) microtubules 
C) actins 
D) laminins 
A) microfilaments 
B) microtubules 
C) actins 
D) laminins

Question 19

For each descriptive phrase, choose the most appropriate structure of the cytoskeleton from the list of terms. A term may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-involved in the process of cytoplasmic streaming

Accepted Answer

A) microfilaments 
B) microtubules 
C) intermediate filaments 
A) microfilaments 
B) microtubules 
C) intermediate filaments

Question 20

In this drawing of a eukaryotic plant cell, identify the cellular structures indicated.  
-nucleus

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this drawing of a eukaryotic plant...

Exam 2: The Cell: an Overview

In this drawing of a eukaryotic animal cell, identify the cellular structures indicated. -lysosome

In this drawing of a eukaryotic plant cell, identify the cellular structures indicated. -mitochondrion

If a cell is propelled through a medium in a whip-like motion, what does it most likely possess?

From which cellular component do cilia and flagella arise?

If a plasma membrane is analogous to the cell, which of the following is analogous to the animal body?

Match each type of microscopy with the best description. -transmission electron microscopy (TEM)

Match each type of microscopy with the best description. -bright field microscopy

If organs are analogous to the body, which of the following are organelles analogous to?

In this drawing of a eukaryotic animal cell, identify the cellular structures indicated. -nucleus

Match each description of a cellular structure to the cell type it would be found in. A cell type may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -mitochondria

Which of the following may occupy more than 90% of a mature plant cell's volume?

The cell wall is composed primarily of cellulose. What is the cellulose composed of?

Match each description with the cellular structure that corresponds best. -rough ER

In the process of cellular respiration, what is converted to water and carbon dioxide during the formation of energy?

In this drawing of a prokaryotic cell, identify the cellular structures indicated. -nucleoid

Which organelle is involved in the synthesis of lipids?

In this drawing of a eukaryotic animal cell, identify the cellular structures indicated. -vesicle

Which of the following radiate from the centre of the cell and anchor the ER, Golgi complex, lysosomes, and secretory vesicles in place?

For each descriptive phrase, choose the most appropriate structure of the cytoskeleton from the list of terms. A term may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -involved in the process of cytoplasmic streaming

In this drawing of a eukaryotic plant cell, identify the cellular structures indicated. -nucleus

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Energy and Enzymes

Cell Membranes and Signalling

Cellular Respiration

Photosynthesis

Cell Cycles

Genetic Recombination

Mendel, Genes, and Inheritance

Genes, Chromosomes, and Human Genetics

Dna Structure, Replication, and Organization

Gene Structure and Expression

Control of Gene Expression

Dna Technologies

Genomes and Proteomes

Evolution: the Development of the Theory

Microevolution: Changes Within Populations

Species and Macroevolution

Understanding the History of Life on Earth

Humans and Evolution

Bacteria and Archaea

Viruses, Viroids, and Prions: Infectious Biological Particles

Protists

Fungi

Plants

Diversity of Animals 1: Sponges, Radiata, Platyhelminthes, and Protostomes

Diversity of Animals 2: Deuterostomes: Vertebrates and Their Closest Relatives

Population Ecology

Population Interactions and Community Ecology

Ecosystems

Conservation of Biodiversity

Putting Selection to Work

Organization of the Plant Body

Transport in Plants

Reproduction and Development in Flowering Plants

Plant Nutrition

Plant Signals and Responses to the Environment

Introduction to Animal Organization and Physiology

Transport in Animals: the Circulatory System

Reproduction in Animals

Animal Development

Control of Animal Processes: Neural Control

Control of Animal Processes: Neural Control

Control of Animal Processes: Neural Integration

Muscles, Skeletons, and Body Movements

Animal Behaviour

Animal Nutrition

Gas Exchange: the Respiratory System

Regulating the Internal Environment

Defences Against Disease

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