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Karp’s Cell and Molecular Biology – Test Bank (9th Edition, Karp & Iwasa) – Complete Chapters 1–18 with Answers

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This test bank contains exam-style questions and detailed answers for all chapters (1–18) of Karp’s Cell and Molecular Biology (9th Edition) by Karp and Iwasa. It covers fundamental and advanced concepts in cell structure, molecular processes, genetics, cell signaling, metabolism, and biotechnology. Designed to help students practice and master key topics for quizzes, exams, and coursework.This test bank contains exam-style questions and detailed answers for all chapters (1–18) of Karp’s Cell and Molecular Biology (9th Edition) by Karp and Iwasa. It covers fundamental and advanced concepts in cell structure, molecular processes, genetics, cell signaling, metabolism, and biotechnology. Designed to help students practice and master key topics for quizzes, exams, and coursework.

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TEST BANK
Karp’s Cell and Molecular Biology,
9th Edition, Karp, Iwasa Chapters 1 - 18

,Test Bank for Karp’s Cell and Molecular Biology 9th Edition Karp
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Table of Contents:
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study of Cell and Molecular Biology
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Chapter 2: The Chemical Basis of Life
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Chapter 3: Bioenergetics, Enzymes, and Metabolism
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Chapter 4: The Structure and Function of the Plasma Membrane
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Chapter 5: Aerobic Respiration and the Mitochondrion
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Chapter 6: Photosynthesis and the Chloroplast
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Chapter 7: Interactions between Cells and Their Environment
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Chapter 8: Cytoplasmic Membrane Systems: Structure, Function, and Membrane
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Chapter 9: The Cytoskeleton and Cell Motility
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Chapter 10: The Nature of the Gene and the Genome
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Chapter 11: The Central Dogma: DNA to RNA to Protein
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Chapter 12: Control of Gene Expression
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Chapter 13: DNA Replication and Repair
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Chapter 14: Cell Division 6
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Chapter 15: Cell Signaling and Signal Transduction: Communication between Cells
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Chapter 16: Cancer
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Chapter 17: The Immune Response
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Chapter 18: Techniques in Cell and Molecular Biology
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,Package Title: Test Bank vi vi vi iv




Course Title: Karp9e Chavi vi vi




pter Number: 1
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study of Cell and Molecular BiologyKa
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rp’s Cell and Molecular Biology, 9th Edition
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Question Type: Multiple Choice vi vi vi




1) Who was the first person to name what he thought were single cells?
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a) Leeuwenhoek
b) Hooke
c) Schleiden
d) Schwann
e) Virchow

ANS: b Difficulty: E
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asy
Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Identify the three tenets of cell theory.Se
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ction Reference: Section 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
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2) The first compound light microscopes were constructed by the end of the sixteenth century. Whatchar
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acteristic defines a compound microscope? vi vi vi vi




a) It has a moveable stage.
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b) It has multiple lenses.
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c) Its lens is double the size of simple microscopes.
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d) The lens has two different colors.
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e) It has two different light sources.
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ANS: b Difficulty: E
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Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Identify the three tenets of cell theory.
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Section Reference: Section 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
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3) Who was the first scientist to examine and describe living cells?
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a) Leeuwenhoek
b) Hooke
c) Schleiden
d) Schwann
e) Virchow

ANS: a Difficulty: E
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asy
Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Identify the three tenets of cell theory.Se
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ction Reference: Section 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
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, 4) Who is generally credited with the discovery of cells?
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a) Leeuwenhoek
b) Hooke
c) Schleiden
d) Schwann
e) Virchow vi




ANS: b vi




Difficulty: Easy vi




Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Identify the three tenets of cell theory.Se
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ction Reference: Section 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
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5) Despite being correct about the first two tenets of the Cell Theory, Schleiden and Schwann made anerror
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about another central feature of cells. What was their mistaken claim?
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a) They believed that all cells were smaller than 2 µ in diameter.
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b) They claimed that all cells were exactly the same in every detail.
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c) They described cells as immortal.
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d) They agreed that cells could arise from noncellular materials.
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e) They stated that all cells had nuclei through their entire existence.
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ANS: d Difficulty:M
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Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Identify the three tenets of cell theory.
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Section Reference: Section 1.1 The Discovery of Cells
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6) Which of the following characteristics is NOT a basic property of cells?
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a) Cells carry out a variety of emotional reactions.
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b) Cells engage in numerous mechanical activities.
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c) Cells generally respond to stimuli.
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d) Cells are capable of self-regulation.
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e) Cells evolve. vi




ANS: a Difficulty: E
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Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Explain the importance of the fundamental properties shared by all cells.
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Section Reference: Section 1.2 Basic Properties of Cells
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7) Which of the following statements accurately characterize cells?
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a) Cells are highly complex and organized.
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b) Cells possess a genetic program and the means to use it.
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c) Cells are capable of producing more of themselves.
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