BIOD 171 Microbiology Module 1 Exam
Questions and Answers
1. The function of the lysosome is (select all that apply):
A. Lipid synthesis
B. Protein synthesis
C. To produce energy (ATP)
D. Protein modification and distribution
E. Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes: E
2. The function of the mitochondria is (select all that apply):
A. Lipid synthesis
B. Protein synthesis
C. To produce energy (ATP)
D. Protein modification and distribution
E. Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes: C
3. True/False. A virus is considered a microorganism.: False
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, 4. True or False: The smallest biological unit of life is the molecule.:
False
5. At a generalized level, all cells are comprised of what?: Macromolecules
A student may also answer: Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids and Polysaccharides but they must answer with
all four to be fully correct.
6. Proteins are
formed from various combinations of of which there are
known forms.: 1. Amino acids
2. 20
7. How many amino acids are classified as being essential amino
acids?: 9
8. The plasma membrane (select all that are true):
A. Restricts movement of materials in and out of the cell
B. Is often a triple layer comprised of lipids
C. Prevents essential nutrients from escaping
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Questions and Answers
1. The function of the lysosome is (select all that apply):
A. Lipid synthesis
B. Protein synthesis
C. To produce energy (ATP)
D. Protein modification and distribution
E. Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes: E
2. The function of the mitochondria is (select all that apply):
A. Lipid synthesis
B. Protein synthesis
C. To produce energy (ATP)
D. Protein modification and distribution
E. Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes: C
3. True/False. A virus is considered a microorganism.: False
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, 4. True or False: The smallest biological unit of life is the molecule.:
False
5. At a generalized level, all cells are comprised of what?: Macromolecules
A student may also answer: Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids and Polysaccharides but they must answer with
all four to be fully correct.
6. Proteins are
formed from various combinations of of which there are
known forms.: 1. Amino acids
2. 20
7. How many amino acids are classified as being essential amino
acids?: 9
8. The plasma membrane (select all that are true):
A. Restricts movement of materials in and out of the cell
B. Is often a triple layer comprised of lipids
C. Prevents essential nutrients from escaping
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