Question 1

The cell wall is a common feature to

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A)   prokaryotic cells only.
B)   plant cells only.
C)   animal cells only.
D)   prokaryotic and plant cells.
E)   prokaryotic, plant, and animal cells.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The presence of a cell wall and chloroplasts are two features that distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following relationships between cell structures and their respective functions is NOT correct?

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A)   chloroplast: photosynthesis
B)   cell wall: support, protection
C)   mitochondria: formation of ATP
D)   ribosomes: site of protein synthesis
E)   Golgi apparatus: breakdown of macromoleculesF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the statements about the synthesis of polypeptides (proteins)  is INCORRECT?

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A)   Translation is the process of protein synthesis.
B)   Proteins are synthesized in the cytosol.
C)   The synthesis of proteins is a catabolic process.
D)   The synthesis of proteins requires ribosomes.
E)   Proteins are synthesized from mRNA template.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

In eukaryotes, which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?

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A)   barrier for separating extracellular and intracellular environments of a cell
B)   cell-to-cell adhesion
C)   selective transport
D)   ATP synthesis
E)   cell signalingF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

The glycocalyx is a protective coating that prevents bacteria from dehydration and potential destruction by the host organism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The genome rather than proteome most specifically determines how a cell looks and functions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Chaperones keep proteins destined for the mitochondrial matrix in their three dimensional active structure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Tissues that are metabolically active and utilize large amounts of energy would be rich in

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A)   ribosomes.
B)   lysosomes.
C)   smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
D)   mitochondria.
E)   contractile vacuoles.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of both mitochondrial and chloroplast genomes?

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A)   Composed of a double stranded chromosome.
B)   Composed of a single circular chromosome
C)   Has a small genome.
D)   Chloroplast genome is larger than the mitochondrial genome.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true of prokaryotes?

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A)   They lack a membrane-bound nucleus.
B)   DNA is located within the cytosol.
C)   They have a simpler structure relative to eukaryotes.
D)   They possess membrane-bound organelles.
E)   They are relatively small compared with eukaryotes.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Resolution, contrast, and magnification are three important parameters in microscopy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a function of a signal recognition particle (SRP) ?

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A)   Binds to a receptor in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) .
B)   Docks the ribosome over a channel protein.
C)   Helps a vesicle bud from the endoplasmic membrane (ER) 
D)   Recognizes the endoplasmic membrane (ER)  signal sequenceE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The Golgi apparatus is much like a warehouse; it processes proteins and sorts them for delivery to certain parts of the cell.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a constituent of the nucleus?

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A)   pores
B)   envelope or membrane
C)   chromosomes
D)   chromatin
E)   protein modifying enzymesF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Both lysosomes and peroxisomes are important for detoxifying substances in the cell.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following type of microscopy would be most effective in visualizing the fine structure of viruses and cytoskeletal filaments 10-25 nanometers in diameter?

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A)   standard light microscopy
B)   phase-contrast light microscopy
C)   transmission electron microscopy
D)   darkfield light microscopy
E)   differential-interference microscopyF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

This organelle is important for the detoxification of alcohol in the liver.

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A)   lysosome
B)   smooth endoplasmic reticulum
C)   mitochondrion
D)   Golgi apparatus
E)   peroxisomeF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Exam 4: General Features of Cells

Both lysosomes and peroxisomes are important for detoxifying substances in the cell.

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Which of the following relationships between cell structures and their respective functions is NOT correct?

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The presence of a cell wall and chloroplasts are two features that distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell.

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The glycocalyx is a protective coating that prevents bacteria from dehydration and potential destruction by the host organism.

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The genome rather than proteome most specifically determines how a cell looks and functions.

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Chaperones keep proteins destined for the mitochondrial matrix in their three dimensional active structure.

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This organelle is important for the detoxification of alcohol in the liver.

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Which of the following is not a constituent of the nucleus?

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Which of the following is NOT true of prokaryotes?

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Tissues that are metabolically active and utilize large amounts of energy would be rich in

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In eukaryotes, which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?

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Which of the statements about the synthesis of polypeptides (proteins) is INCORRECT?

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The cell wall is a common feature to

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Resolution, contrast, and magnification are three important parameters in microscopy.

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Which of the following type of microscopy would be most effective in visualizing the fine structure of viruses and cytoskeletal filaments 10-25 nanometers in diameter?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of a signal recognition particle (SRP) ?

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The Golgi apparatus is much like a warehouse; it processes proteins and sorts them for delivery to certain parts of the cell.

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Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of both mitochondrial and chloroplast genomes?

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Exam 4: General Features of Cells

Both lysosomes and peroxisomes are important for detoxifying substances in the cell.

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Which of the following relationships between cell structures and their respective functions is NOT correct?

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The presence of a cell wall and chloroplasts are two features that distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell.

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The glycocalyx is a protective coating that prevents bacteria from dehydration and potential destruction by the host organism.

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The genome rather than proteome most specifically determines how a cell looks and functions.

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Chaperones keep proteins destined for the mitochondrial matrix in their three dimensional active structure.

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This organelle is important for the detoxification of alcohol in the liver.

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Which of the following is not a constituent of the nucleus?

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Which of the following is NOT true of prokaryotes?

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Tissues that are metabolically active and utilize large amounts of energy would be rich in

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In eukaryotes, which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?

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Which of the statements about the synthesis of polypeptides (proteins) is INCORRECT?

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The cell wall is a common feature to

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Resolution, contrast, and magnification are three important parameters in microscopy.

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Which of the following type of microscopy would be most effective in visualizing the fine structure of viruses and cytoskeletal filaments 10-25 nanometers in diameter?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of a signal recognition particle (SRP) ?

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The Golgi apparatus is much like a warehouse; it processes proteins and sorts them for delivery to certain parts of the cell.

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Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of both mitochondrial and chloroplast genomes?

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