NSG5003 CHAPTER 1 CELLULAR FUNCTION SAMPLE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
Chapter 1 Cellular Function
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1. The nucleus
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A) is the site of protein synthesis
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B) contains the genetic code bg bg bg
C) transforms cellular energy bg bg
D) initiates aerobic metabolism bg bg
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Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power
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plants of the cell because they:
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A) contain RNA for protein synthesis. bg bg bg bg
B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy.
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C) extract energy from organic compounds.
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D) store calcium bonds for muscle contractions.
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3.
Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a l
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ipid bilayer, most of the specific membrane functions are carried out by:
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A) bound and transmembrane proteins.
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B) complex, long carbohydrate chains. bg bg bg
C) surface antigens and hormone receptors.
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D) a gating system of selective ion channels.
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, 4. To effectively relay signals, cell-to-
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cell communication utilizes chemical messenger systems that:
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A) displace surface receptor proteins.
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B) accumulate within cell gap junctions. bg bg bg bg
C) bind to contractile microfilaments.
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D) release secretions into extracellular fluid.
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5.
Aerobic metabolism, also known as oxidative metabolism, provides energy
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by:
A) removing the phosphate bonds from ATP. bg bg bg bg bg
B) combining hydrogen and oxygen to form water. bg bg bg bg bg bg
C) activating pyruvate stored in the cytoplasm.
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D) breaking down glucose to form lactic acid.
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6. Exocytosis, the reverse of endocytosis, is important in
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A) Engulfing and ingesting fluid and proteins for transport
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B) Killing, degrading, and dissolving harmful microorganisms
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C) Removing cellular debris and releasing synthesized substances
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D) Destruction of particles by lysosomal enzymes for secretion
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7.
The process responsible for generating and conducting membrane potentials
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is:
A) diffusion of current-carrying ions. bg bg bg
B) millivoltage of electrical potential. bg bg bg
C) polarization of charged particles. bg bg bg
D) ion channel neurotransmission.
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ANSWERS
Chapter 1 Cellular Function
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1. The nucleus
bg
, which is essential for function and survival of the ce
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ll.
A) is the site of protein synthesis
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B) contains the genetic code bg bg bg
C) transforms cellular energy bg bg
D) initiates aerobic metabolism bg bg
2.
Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power
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plants of the cell because they:
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A) contain RNA for protein synthesis. bg bg bg bg
B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy.
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C) extract energy from organic compounds.
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D) store calcium bonds for muscle contractions.
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3.
Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a l
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ipid bilayer, most of the specific membrane functions are carried out by:
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A) bound and transmembrane proteins.
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B) complex, long carbohydrate chains. bg bg bg
C) surface antigens and hormone receptors.
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D) a gating system of selective ion channels.
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, 4. To effectively relay signals, cell-to-
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cell communication utilizes chemical messenger systems that:
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A) displace surface receptor proteins.
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B) accumulate within cell gap junctions. bg bg bg bg
C) bind to contractile microfilaments.
bg bg bg
D) release secretions into extracellular fluid.
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5.
Aerobic metabolism, also known as oxidative metabolism, provides energy
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by:
A) removing the phosphate bonds from ATP. bg bg bg bg bg
B) combining hydrogen and oxygen to form water. bg bg bg bg bg bg
C) activating pyruvate stored in the cytoplasm.
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D) breaking down glucose to form lactic acid.
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6. Exocytosis, the reverse of endocytosis, is important in
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into the bg bg
extracellular fluid. bg
A) Engulfing and ingesting fluid and proteins for transport
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B) Killing, degrading, and dissolving harmful microorganisms
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C) Removing cellular debris and releasing synthesized substances
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D) Destruction of particles by lysosomal enzymes for secretion
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7.
The process responsible for generating and conducting membrane potentials
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is:
A) diffusion of current-carrying ions. bg bg bg
B) millivoltage of electrical potential. bg bg bg
C) polarization of charged particles. bg bg bg
D) ion channel neurotransmission.
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Downloaded by Jex Jenga ()
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