Exam 3: Cell Structure and Function

Which statement is true about cancer and cancer cells?

Three nitrogenous base sequences on mRNA, which are complementary to gene triplets, are called

During which phase of cell division do the chromatids line up along the equator of the cell?

Crenation occurs when a blood cell is placed in a(n)

Opening a bottle of perfume releases perfume molecules from the container, and within a few minutes the perfume can be smelled by a person many feet away from the bottle. This illustrates

Membrane renewal vesicles are formed by

Figure 3-8 A Process Use Figure 3-8 to answer the following questions: -Identify the process featured in the image.

Figure 3-3 Anatomy of a Model Cell Use Figure 3-3 to answer the following questions: -Structure #1 represents the

Figure 3-8 A Process Use Figure 3-8 to answer the following questions: -Due to exposure to a chemical, a compound other than the correct structure #3 has been inserted into the DNA strand during replication. This could result in

Identify the phase of cell division in which the nuclear envelope disappears and the chromatids become attached to the spindle fibers.

The stage in a cell's life cycle in which the DNA of the chromosomes gradually uncoils and nucleoli reappear, is called

What is the benefit of having some of the cellular organelles enclosed by a membrane similar to the plasma membrane?

Figure 3-6 Nucleus Use Figure 3-6 to answer the following question: -The cell's ribosomal RNA (rRNA)is produced by the

Synthesis of most ATP takes place in the

Plasma membranes allow certain molecules to pass, while blocking others. Membranes with this property are called

Figure 3-7 Translation Use Figure 3-7 to answer the following questions: -The tRNA anticodon for the DNA triplet TCA would be

The smallest living things are

Figure 3-6 Nucleus Use Figure 3-6 to answer the following question: -The nucleus ultimately controls the synthesis of which of the following molecules?

The primary components of the cytoskeleton are

You mix a drop of blood with a drop of an unknown solution and look at the solution under the microscope. The cells look normal to you, so the solution you mixed with the blood would likely be