HESI A2 SCIENCE CRAM PLAN EXAM
2022 UPDATE
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Biology
Chemistry
Anatomy & physiology Each question is well answered accompanied with rationales after every test .
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Note: This exam guide does not include a diagnostic test for the physics area. It is rare for colleges to require physics for nursing students. Directions: Select the best answer choice for each question and mark it on
a separate sheet of paper.
1.Which of the following would you likely see on messenger RNA
(mRNA), but not on DNA?
A.Nucleic acids
B.Amino acids
C.Cytosine
D.Uracil
2.What is the name of the process by which molecules move from a high
concentration gradient to a lower concentration gradient?
A.Osmosis
B.Diffusion
C.Solvency
D.Adhesion 3.If a protein were catabolized, what would you likely find as a result of
the reaction?
A.Fatty acids
B.Nucleic acids
C.Amino acids
D.Glucose
4.What do we call outward expressions of genetic traits, such as hair
color and eye color?
A.Phenotype
B.Allele combinations
C.Genotype
D.Mutations
5.In regards to the classification of life on Earth (taxonomy), which of
the following is the broadest category?
A.Order
B.Species
C.Phylum
D.Genus
6.A cell that is specialized in creating proteins would contain plenty of
which organelle?
A.Mitochondria
B.Ribosomes
C.Golgi apparatus
D.DNA
7.When a cell reproduces and both daughter cells are identical to the
mother cell, what type of cell reproduction would we call this?
A.Sexual reproduction
B.Gamete creation
C.Binary fission
D.Meiosis 8.How do prokaryotic organisms differ from eukaryotic organisms?
A.Prokaryotic organisms’ cells contain a nucleus with DNA.
B.Prokaryotic organisms reproduce sexually.
C.Prokaryotic organisms’ cells do not have a nucleus.
D.Prokaryotic organisms are likely animals or plants.
9.In which of the following scenarios does an organism absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen?
A.A plant performing photosynthesis
B.An animal performing anaerobic respiration
C.An animal performing glycolysis
D.A plant performing fermentation
10.The scientific method is an important part of our understanding of life
and biology in general. Which of the following is the final step in this
process?
A.Observations
B.Experiments
C.Questions
D.Conclusions
11.Humans have 46 chromosomes. How many chromosomes exist in the
gametes of a human?
A.46
B.23
C.18
D.9
12.Which of the following describes water’s natural ability to stick to itself?
A.Adhesion
B.Cohesion
C.High specific heat
D.Polarity
2022 UPDATE
Paulwesleyfiles
Biology
Chemistry
Anatomy & physiology Each question is well answered accompanied with rationales after every test .
For any assistance email
Note: This exam guide does not include a diagnostic test for the physics area. It is rare for colleges to require physics for nursing students. Directions: Select the best answer choice for each question and mark it on
a separate sheet of paper.
1.Which of the following would you likely see on messenger RNA
(mRNA), but not on DNA?
A.Nucleic acids
B.Amino acids
C.Cytosine
D.Uracil
2.What is the name of the process by which molecules move from a high
concentration gradient to a lower concentration gradient?
A.Osmosis
B.Diffusion
C.Solvency
D.Adhesion 3.If a protein were catabolized, what would you likely find as a result of
the reaction?
A.Fatty acids
B.Nucleic acids
C.Amino acids
D.Glucose
4.What do we call outward expressions of genetic traits, such as hair
color and eye color?
A.Phenotype
B.Allele combinations
C.Genotype
D.Mutations
5.In regards to the classification of life on Earth (taxonomy), which of
the following is the broadest category?
A.Order
B.Species
C.Phylum
D.Genus
6.A cell that is specialized in creating proteins would contain plenty of
which organelle?
A.Mitochondria
B.Ribosomes
C.Golgi apparatus
D.DNA
7.When a cell reproduces and both daughter cells are identical to the
mother cell, what type of cell reproduction would we call this?
A.Sexual reproduction
B.Gamete creation
C.Binary fission
D.Meiosis 8.How do prokaryotic organisms differ from eukaryotic organisms?
A.Prokaryotic organisms’ cells contain a nucleus with DNA.
B.Prokaryotic organisms reproduce sexually.
C.Prokaryotic organisms’ cells do not have a nucleus.
D.Prokaryotic organisms are likely animals or plants.
9.In which of the following scenarios does an organism absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen?
A.A plant performing photosynthesis
B.An animal performing anaerobic respiration
C.An animal performing glycolysis
D.A plant performing fermentation
10.The scientific method is an important part of our understanding of life
and biology in general. Which of the following is the final step in this
process?
A.Observations
B.Experiments
C.Questions
D.Conclusions
11.Humans have 46 chromosomes. How many chromosomes exist in the
gametes of a human?
A.46
B.23
C.18
D.9
12.Which of the following describes water’s natural ability to stick to itself?
A.Adhesion
B.Cohesion
C.High specific heat
D.Polarity
