In a series of measurements of resting transmembrane potentials, the following values
were recorded. Which one is likeliest to be an error?
A) -70 mV
B) -20mV
C) -40mV
D) +100mV - correct answer D) +100 mV
Histones are found in... - correct answer nucleosomes.
The three major subdivisions of extracellular fluid found in the body are plasma,
interstitial fluid, and __________. - correct answer lymph.
The triplet codes needed to specify a specific polypeptide chain are found in the -
correct answer gene.
One mole of any element - correct answer has the same number of atoms.
During mitosis, chromatids separate into daughter chromosomes during - correct
answer anaphase.
All of the following are true of neurons, except that
A) they conduct a nervous impulse
B) they are separated from one another by synapses
C) they are a very specialized form of connective tissue
D) when mature, they lose the ability to divide
E) they are composed of a soma and axon - correct answer C) they are a very
specialized form of connective tissue
If a cell has 18 chromosomes and undergoes mitosis how many chromosomes would
each daughter cell have?
A) cannot be determined
B) 9
C) 36
D) 23
E) 18 - correct answer E) 18
Two types of vesicular transport include - correct answer endocytosis and exocytosis.
Which statement best describes osmosis?
A) active transport of water across the cell membrane
, B) diffusion of water from a greater to lesser water concentration across a selectively
permeable membrane
C)random movement of water due to kinetic energy
D) diffusion of water from a greater to lesser water concentration
E) movement of water into a solute - correct answer B) diffusion of water from a greater
to lesser water concentration across a selectively permeable membrane
In a dehydration synthesis reaction, compounds - correct answer lose water molecules.
The genetically programmed death of cells is called - correct answer apoptosis.
The study of the superficial and internal features in a specific area of the body is called
_____ anatomy. - correct answer regional
Glands that secrete hormones into the interstitial fluid are - correct answer endocrine
glands.
Tissue changes with age include all of the following, except
A) thinner epithelia
B) proliferation of epidermal cells
C) more fragile connective tissues
D) less efficient tissue maintenance
E) decreased ability to repair tissue damage - correct answer B) proliferation of
epidermal cells
Which one of the following is not one of the four main tissue categories?
A) osseous tissue
B) muscle tissue
C) connective tissue
D) epithelial tissue
E) neural tissue - correct answer A) osseous tissue
Tissue that is specialized for contraction is _____ tissue. - correct answer muscle
Which of the following statements about hydrogen bonds is false?
A) Hydrogen bonds are important for holding large molecules together.
B) Hydrogen bonds can form between neighboring molecules.
C) Hydrogen bonds can occur within a single molecule.
D) Hydrogen bonds are responsible for many of the properties of water.
E) Hydrogen bonds are strong attractive forces between hydrogen atoms and negatively
charged atoms. - correct answer E) Hydrogen bonds are strong attractive forces
between hydrogen atoms and negatively charged atoms.`