Question 1

The plasma membrane is a static,uniform structure that protects the cells and controls the passageway of materials into and out of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Knockdown mice are mice strains in which a specific targeted gene has been inactivated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Alternative splicing can explain how 1 gene can code for several different proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why is it necessary for the cell to degrade some cellular proteins?

Accepted Answer

A) to eliminate incorrectly folded proteins 
B) to remove specific enzymes and plasma membrane proteins 
C) for tight control of the cell cycle 
D) All apply 
A) to eliminate incorrectly folded proteins 
B) to remove specific enzymes and plasma membrane proteins 
C) for tight control of the cell cycle 
D) All apply

Question 5

Oncogenes

Accepted Answer

A) prevent formation of cancer cells. 
B) block the ability of cyclins to stimulate cell division. 
C) stimulate apoptosis. 
D) often stimulate cyclin-dependent kinases that speed up the G1 phase. 
A) prevent formation of cancer cells. 
B) block the ability of cyclins to stimulate cell division. 
C) stimulate apoptosis. 
D) often stimulate cyclin-dependent kinases that speed up the G1 phase.

Question 6

Huntington's disease is characterized by a dominant defective gene on chromosome

Accepted Answer

A) 2. 
B) 4. 
C) 19. 
D) 21. 
A) 2. 
B) 4. 
C) 19. 
D) 21.

Question 7

The cell is the basic structural and functional unit in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Growth due to increased cell size is called

Accepted Answer

A) hypertrophy. 
B) hyperplasia. 
C) atrophy. 
D) dystrophy. 
A) hypertrophy. 
B) hyperplasia. 
C) atrophy. 
D) dystrophy.

The plasma membrane is a static,uniform structure that protects the cells and controls the passageway of materials into and out of the cell.

Knockdown mice are mice strains in which a specific targeted gene has been inactivated.

Alternative splicing can explain how 1 gene can code for several different proteins.

Why is it necessary for the cell to degrade some cellular proteins?

Oncogenes

Huntington's disease is characterized by a dominant defective gene on chromosome

The cell is the basic structural and functional unit in the body.

Growth due to increased cell size is called

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Exam 3: Cell Structure and Genetic Control

The plasma membrane is a static,uniform structure that protects the cells and controls the passageway of materials into and out of the cell.

Knockdown mice are mice strains in which a specific targeted gene has been inactivated.

Alternative splicing can explain how 1 gene can code for several different proteins.

Why is it necessary for the cell to degrade some cellular proteins?

Oncogenes

Huntington's disease is characterized by a dominant defective gene on chromosome

The cell is the basic structural and functional unit in the body.

Growth due to increased cell size is called

The Study of Body Function

Chemical Composition of the Body

Enzymes and Energy

Cell Respiration and Metabolism

Interactions Between Cells and the Extracellular Environment

The Nervous System: Neurons and Synapses

The Central Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Endocrine Glands: Secretion and Action of Hormones

Muscle: Mechanisms of Contraction and Neural Control

Blood,Heart and Circulation

Cardiac Output,Blood Flow,and Blood Pressure

The Immune System

Respiratory Physiology

Physiology of the Kidneys

The Digestive System

Regulation and Metabolism

Reproduction

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