Question 1

If prokaryotic cells do not have mitochondria, where do they produce their cellular energy?

Accepted Answer

The plasma membrane contains m

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

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 6

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 7

Explain what makes tendons work at the cellular level.

Accepted Answer

The extracellular matrix suppo

Question 8

What is another name for the membrane that surrounds the central vacuole?

Accepted Answer

A)  tonoplast 
B)  ionoplast 
C)  chloroplast 
D)  chromoplast 
A)  tonoplast 
B)  ionoplast 
C)  chloroplast 
D)  chromoplast

Question 9

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.
-composed of two helically coiled actin polymers

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

In this drawing of a mitochondrion, identify the structures indicated.  
-matrix

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this drawing of a mitochondrion, identify...

Question 11

What makes large quantities of proteins in the cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  numerous cilia 
B)  numerous ribosomes 
C)  numerous centrioles 
D)  numerous chromosomes 
A)  numerous cilia 
B)  numerous ribosomes 
C)  numerous centrioles 
D)  numerous chromosomes

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which scientist was first credited for observing the cell nucleus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theodor Schwann 
B)  Anton van Leeuwenhoek 
C)  Matthias Schleiden 
D)  Robert Brown 
A)  Theodor Schwann 
B)  Anton van Leeuwenhoek 
C)  Matthias Schleiden 
D)  Robert Brown

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

What is the function of tight junctions?

Accepted Answer

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this drawing of a mitochondrion, identify...

Question 17

Who played the most influential role in discovering the importance of the nucleus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Matthias Schleiden 
B)  Theodor Schwann 
C)  Robert Hooke 
D)  Rudolf Virchow 
A)  Matthias Schleiden 
B)  Theodor Schwann 
C)  Robert Hooke 
D)  Rudolf Virchow

Question 18

What do chloroplasts utilize light energy for?

Accepted Answer

A)  to make carbohydrates 
B)  to make proteins 
C)  to make nucleic acids 
D)  to make fats 
A)  to make carbohydrates 
B)  to make proteins 
C)  to make nucleic acids 
D)  to make fats

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Where is the cell's hereditary information stored?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 2: The Cell: an Overview

If prokaryotic cells do not have mitochondria, where do they produce their cellular energy?

From which cellular component do cilia and flagella arise?

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

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

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

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

Explain what makes tendons work at the cellular level.

What is another name for the membrane that surrounds the central vacuole?

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. -composed of two helically coiled actin polymers

In this drawing of a mitochondrion, identify the structures indicated. -matrix

What makes large quantities of proteins in the cells?

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

Which scientist was first credited for observing the cell nucleus?

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

What is the function of tight junctions?

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

Who played the most influential role in discovering the importance of the nucleus?

What do chloroplasts utilize light energy for?

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

Where is the cell's hereditary information stored?

Light and Life

Energy and Enzymes

Cell Membranes and Signaling

Cellular Respiration

Photosynthesis

Cell Cycles

Genetic Recombination

The Chromosomal Basis of Mendelian Inheritance

Genetic Linkage, Sex-Linkage, and Other Non-Mendelian Inheritance Mechanisms

DNA Structure, Replication, and Repair

Gene Structure Expression, and Mutation

Regulation of Gene Expression

Dna Technologies

Genomes

Evolution: the Development of the Theory

Microevolution: Changes Within Populations

Speciation and Macroevolution

Systematics and Phylogenetics: Revealing the Tree of Life

Humans and Evolution

Defining Life and Its Origins

Viruses, Viroids, and Prions: Infectious Biological Particles

Bacteria and Archaea

Protists

Fungi

Plants

Animals

Conservation of Biodiversity

Population Ecology

Species Interactions and Community Ecology

Ecosystems

Animal Behaviour

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

Animal Nutrition

Gas Exchange: the Respiratory System

Internal Transport: the Circulatory System

Regulation of the Internal Environment: Water, Solutes, and Temperature

Control of Animal Processes: Endocrine Control

Animal Reproduction

Control of Animal Processes: Neural Control

Muscles, Skeletons, and Body Movements

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