Questions And Answers Well Detailed
True/False. A virus is considered a microorganism. - ANSWERSFalse
True or False: The smallest biological unit of life is the molecule. - ANSWERSFalse
At a generalized level, all cells are comprised of what? - ANSWERSMacromolecules
A student may also answer: Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids and Polysaccharides but they must answer
with all four to be fully correct.
Proteins are formed from various combinations of _______ of which there are ______ known forms. -
ANSWERS1. Amino acids
2. 20
How many amino acids are classified as being essential amino acids? - ANSWERS9
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
D. Contains hydrophobic tails pointing outward - ANSWERSA;C
, Complete the following DNA strand, and indicate how many bonds are formed for each complementary
pair:
3' GGTCATCG 5'
5' CC _____AGC 3' - ANSWERS3' GGTCATCG 5'
5' CCAGTAGC 3'
There are 2 bonds formed between A and T, and 3 bonds between G and C.
True of False: The genetic material within a prokaryotic cell is contained within a membrane-enclosed
region. - ANSWERSFalse
How many carbon atoms are present in the monosaccharide glucose? - ANSWERS6
Describe the 4 basic bacterial morphologies. - ANSWERSCoccus (round/spherical), bacillus (rod), vibrio
(curved rod) or spirillum (spiral/corkscrew).
True or False: Archaea, a eukaryotic class of microorganisms, is capable of surviving harsh environments.
- ANSWERSFalse
Which of the following microorganisms are considered to be Eukarya? Select all that apply.
Animalia
Plantae
Fungi
Protista - ANSWERSAll of them
Microorganisms classified as _________ obtain most of their energy by converting light energy into
chemical energy. - ANSWERSPlantae
A defining characteristic of fungi is the presence of chitin in the cell walls. Which of following also
contain chitin? Select all that apply.
A. Mushrooms