Question 1

If the mitochondrion is the result of endosymbiosis,what membrane of the mitochondrion represents the engulfing vesicle?

Accepted Answer

A)  the outer mitochondrial membrane 
B)  vacuole 
C)  cristae 
D)  matrix 
E)  grana 
A)  the outer mitochondrial membrane 
B)  vacuole 
C)  cristae 
D)  matrix 
E)  grana

Question 2

Biologists classify cells into two broad categories--animals and plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If a cell has a volume of 3nm,what are the surface area and the volume of the cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  24nm2, 8nm3 
B)  38nm2, 16nm3 
C)  54nm2, 27nm3 
D)  64nm2, 24nm3 
E)  18nm2, 6nm3 
A)  24nm2, 8nm3 
B)  38nm2, 16nm3 
C)  54nm2, 27nm3 
D)  64nm2, 24nm3 
E)  18nm2, 6nm3

Question 4

What do the SER and RER have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  the presence of ribosomes 
B)  the formation of transport vesicles 
C)  the synthesis of phospholipids 
D)  the synthesis of proteins 
E)  the processing and modification of proteins 
A)  the presence of ribosomes 
B)  the formation of transport vesicles 
C)  the synthesis of phospholipids 
D)  the synthesis of proteins 
E)  the processing and modification of proteins

Question 5

If a cell lacked ribosomes,it would not be able to

Accepted Answer

A)  form a spindle apparatus. 
B)  synthesize proteins. 
C)  respire oxidatively. 
D)  break down fats. 
E)  produce ATP. 
A)  form a spindle apparatus. 
B)  synthesize proteins. 
C)  respire oxidatively. 
D)  break down fats. 
E)  produce ATP.

Question 6

Choose the CORRECT statement about solute concentrations or particles inside and outside the cell.

Accepted Answer

A)  In a hypertonic solution, there are more particles inside the cell. 
B)  In a hypotonic solution, there are more particles outside the cell. 
C)  In an isotonic solution the amount of water inside and outside the cell is equal. 
D)  In a hypertonic solution, there is more water outside the cell. 
E)  In a hypotonic solution, there is more water inside the cell. 
A)  In a hypertonic solution, there are more particles inside the cell. 
B)  In a hypotonic solution, there are more particles outside the cell. 
C)  In an isotonic solution the amount of water inside and outside the cell is equal. 
D)  In a hypertonic solution, there is more water outside the cell. 
E)  In a hypotonic solution, there is more water inside the cell.

Question 7

________ are the fundamental units that make up all living things.

Accepted Answer

A)  Compartments 
B)  Cells 
C)  Chromosomes 
D)  Coelom 
E)  Cristae 
A)  Compartments 
B)  Cells 
C)  Chromosomes 
D)  Coelom 
E)  Cristae

Question 8

Which of the following does not utilize active transport?

Accepted Answer

A)  movement of oxygen from the lungs into the blood 
B)  concentrating iodine ions in the thyroid gland 
C)  absorbing sugar in the gut 
D)  water homeostasis in the kidneys 
E)  movement of sodium and potassium in nerve cells 
A)  movement of oxygen from the lungs into the blood 
B)  concentrating iodine ions in the thyroid gland 
C)  absorbing sugar in the gut 
D)  water homeostasis in the kidneys 
E)  movement of sodium and potassium in nerve cells

Question 9

Which of the following structures are present in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes?

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma membrane 
B)  nucleus 
C)  endoplasmic reticulum 
D)  Golgi body 
E)  mitochondria 
A)  plasma membrane 
B)  nucleus 
C)  endoplasmic reticulum 
D)  Golgi body 
E)  mitochondria

Question 10

Since all organisms carry on cellular respiration,all living cells must contain mitochondria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following diseases would you expect in someone with malfunctioning cilia?

Accepted Answer

A)  recurrent respiratory infections 
B)  heart attack 
C)  urinary infections 
D)  muscle paralysis 
E)  brittle bones 
A)  recurrent respiratory infections 
B)  heart attack 
C)  urinary infections 
D)  muscle paralysis 
E)  brittle bones

Question 12

The cytoplasm is not considered a cellular organelle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If the mitochondrion is the result of endosymbiosis,what membrane of the mitochondrion represents the engulfing vesicle?

Biologists classify cells into two broad categories--animals and plants.

If a cell has a volume of 3nm,what are the surface area and the volume of the cell?

What do the SER and RER have in common?

If a cell lacked ribosomes,it would not be able to

Choose the CORRECT statement about solute concentrations or particles inside and outside the cell.

________ are the fundamental units that make up all living things.

Which of the following does not utilize active transport?

Which of the following structures are present in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes?

Since all organisms carry on cellular respiration,all living cells must contain mitochondria.

Which of the following diseases would you expect in someone with malfunctioning cilia?

The cytoplasm is not considered a cellular organelle.

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If the mitochondrion is the result of endosymbiosis,what membrane of the mitochondrion represents the engulfing vesicle?

Biologists classify cells into two broad categories--animals and plants.

If a cell has a volume of 3nm,what are the surface area and the volume of the cell?

What do the SER and RER have in common?

If a cell lacked ribosomes,it would not be able to

Choose the CORRECT statement about solute concentrations or particles inside and outside the cell.

________ are the fundamental units that make up all living things.

Which of the following does not utilize active transport?

Which of the following structures are present in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes?

Since all organisms carry on cellular respiration,all living cells must contain mitochondria.

Which of the following diseases would you expect in someone with malfunctioning cilia?

The cytoplasm is not considered a cellular organelle.

Exploring Life and Science

Chemistry of Life

Organization and Regulation of Body Systems

Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System and Excretion

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

Development and Aging

Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance

Cancer

Patterns of Genetic Inheritance

DNA Biology and Technology

Human Evolution

Global Ecology and Human Interferences

Human Population, planetary Resources, and Conservation

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