Question 1

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

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Question 2

Where is the cell's hereditary information stored?

Accepted Answer

A) in RNA 
B) in genes 
C) in glucose 
D) in protein 
A) in RNA 
B) in genes 
C) in glucose 
D) in protein

Question 3

In this drawing of a mitochondrion, identify the structures indicated.  
-inner mitochondrial membrane

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Question 4

Match each type of microscopy with the best description.
-confocal laser scanning microscopy

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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 5

Which cellular component is capable of digestion?

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

Question 6

If a lysosome is analogous to the animal cell, which of the following is analogous to the plant cell?

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A) a chloroplast 
B) a cell wall 
C) a tonoplast 
D) a vacuole 
A) a chloroplast 
B) a cell wall 
C) a tonoplast 
D) a vacuole

Question 7

What are cell adhesion molecules in normal cells partially responsible for?

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A) the ability of cells to migrate to new locations in the body 
B) the ability of cells to do endocytosis 
C) the ability of cells to recognize other cells as "self" 
D) the ability of cells to do exocytosis 
A) the ability of cells to migrate to new locations in the body 
B) the ability of cells to do endocytosis 
C) the ability of cells to recognize other cells as "self" 
D) the ability of cells to do exocytosis

Question 8

Which of the following groups belong to the domain of the prokaryotes?

Accepted Answer

A) bacteria 
B) protists 
C) fungi 
D) animals 
A) bacteria 
B) protists 
C) fungi 
D) animals

Question 9

In what way are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells different?

Accepted Answer

A) A prokaryotic cell has a cell wall, but a eukaryotic cell does not. 
B) A prokaryotic cell does not have a cell wall, but a eukaryotic cell does. 
C) A prokaryotic cell has a capsule, but a eukaryotic cell does not. 
D) A prokaryotic cell does not have a capsule, but a eukaryotic cell does. 
A) A prokaryotic cell has a cell wall, but a eukaryotic cell does not. 
B) A prokaryotic cell does not have a cell wall, but a eukaryotic cell does. 
C) A prokaryotic cell has a capsule, but a eukaryotic cell does not. 
D) A prokaryotic cell does not have a capsule, but a eukaryotic cell does.

Question 10

If a cell contains centrioles, which type of cell must it be?

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A) an animal cell 
B) a prokaryotic cell 
C) a plant cell 
D) a fungal cell 
A) an animal cell 
B) a prokaryotic cell 
C) a plant cell 
D) a fungal cell

Question 11

What is the function of tight junctions?

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A) to seal the spaces between cells 
B) to give the cell its shape 
C) to allow ions and small molecules to pass between cells 
D) to allow cells to communicate with each other 
A) to seal the spaces between cells 
B) to give the cell its shape 
C) to allow ions and small molecules to pass between cells 
D) to allow cells to communicate with each other

Question 12

What are cytoskeletal elements assembled from?

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A) proteins 
B) triglycerides 
C) phospholipids 
D) glycogen 
A) proteins 
B) triglycerides 
C) phospholipids 
D) glycogen

Question 13

Which of the following processes occurs in chloroplasts?

Accepted Answer

A) DNA synthesis 
B) photosynthesis 
C) protein synthesis 
D) cellular digestion 
A) DNA synthesis 
B) photosynthesis 
C) protein synthesis 
D) cellular digestion

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following is synonymous with organelles?

Accepted Answer

A) "little cells" 
B) "little organisms" 
C) "little organs" 
D) "little particles" 
A) "little cells" 
B) "little organisms" 
C) "little organs" 
D) "little particles"

Question 18

Plant cells permit ions and small molecules to move between adjacent cells by means of cytoplasmic channels in their cell walls. What are these channels called?

Accepted Answer

A) plasmodesmata 
B) cell junctions 
C) desmosomes 
D) gap junctions 
A) plasmodesmata 
B) cell junctions 
C) desmosomes 
D) gap junctions

Question 19

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

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Question 20

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

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Exam 2: The Cell: an Overview

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

Where is the cell's hereditary information stored?

In this drawing of a mitochondrion, identify the structures indicated. -inner mitochondrial membrane

Match each type of microscopy with the best description. -confocal laser scanning microscopy

Which cellular component is capable of digestion?

If a lysosome is analogous to the animal cell, which of the following is analogous to the plant cell?

What are cell adhesion molecules in normal cells partially responsible for?

Which of the following groups belong to the domain of the prokaryotes?

In what way are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells different?

If a cell contains centrioles, which type of cell must it be?

What is the function of tight junctions?

What are cytoskeletal elements assembled from?

Which of the following processes occurs in chloroplasts?

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

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

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

Which of the following is synonymous with organelles?

Plant cells permit ions and small molecules to move between adjacent cells by means of cytoplasmic channels in their cell walls. What are these channels called?

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

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

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Defining Life and Its Origins

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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