BIOD 171 Essential Microbiology Portage Learning Module 1

BIOD 171 Essential Microbiology Portage Learning Module 1 Exam Questions and Answers written by ClassHelper Downloaded by: wndukwu | Distribution of this document is illegal BIOD 171 M1: Module 1 Exam - Requires Respondus LockDown Browser + Webcam Question 1 3 / 3 pts True/False. A virus is classified as a microbe. Correct! True Although viruses are not living and as such are not considered microorganisms, they can, however, be classified as microbes, a more general term that includes microorganisms and viruses. False Question 2 3 / 3 pts True or False: The smallest biological unit of life is the molecule. True Correct! False The smallest biological unit of life is the cell. Question 3 Not yet graded / 4 pts What are the four main types of macromolecules found in cells? Your Answer: Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material Downloaded by: wndukwu | Distribution of this document is illegal S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates Question 4 Not yet graded / 3 pts How many different types of amino acids are available from which to make proteins? Your Answer: 20 20 Question 5 Not yet graded / 4 pts How many amino acids are classified as being essential amino acids? Your Answer: 9 9 Question 6 Not yet graded / 10 pts Where can the two major types of nucleic acids be found in the cell, and what are their roles? Your Answer: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) has the hereditary information and is responsible for the inheritied characteristics in all organisms. RNA (ribonucleic acid) is responsible for deciphering the inheritied information and using it to synthesize protein. DNA is found in the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplast. RNA is found in the nucleus, cytoplasm, and ribosomes. While both DNA and RNA can be found in the nucleus (center of the cell), only RNA is capable of leaving the nucleus. DNA contains a vast amount of hereditary information and is responsible for the inheritable characteristics of living organisms. RNA is responsible for deciphering the hereditary information in DNA and using it to synthesize proteins. Question 7 Not yet graded / 10 pts