NHM 511 final (exam 1 questions)
questions with complete solutions
2025/2026
Which cell organelle is responsible for the initiation and regulation of most cellular activity? -
ANS ✔✔nucleus
What is the major route for ATP production in the cell? - ANS ✔✔Oxidative phosphorylation
Membrane lipid bilayers consist primarily of - ANS ✔✔phospholipids
What is the best description of translation? - ANS ✔✔information in an mRNA molecule is used
to build a sequence of amino acids to form the protein product
What information does the DNA in the nucleus contain? - ANS ✔✔genes
Where is pepsinogen produced? - ANS ✔✔chief cells of the stomach
Which cells produce amylase? - ANS ✔✔The salivary glands and pancreatic exocrine cells
five criteria for the classical definition of a vitamin? - ANS ✔✔1. An organic compound distinct
from fats, CHOs, and proteins.
2. A natural component of foods where it is usually present in minute amounts.
3. Not synthesized by the host in amounts adequate to meet normal physiologic needs.
4. Essential, also usually in minute amounts, for normal physiological function (i.e.,
maintenance, growth, development, reproduction)
questions with complete solutions
2025/2026
Which cell organelle is responsible for the initiation and regulation of most cellular activity? -
ANS ✔✔nucleus
What is the major route for ATP production in the cell? - ANS ✔✔Oxidative phosphorylation
Membrane lipid bilayers consist primarily of - ANS ✔✔phospholipids
What is the best description of translation? - ANS ✔✔information in an mRNA molecule is used
to build a sequence of amino acids to form the protein product
What information does the DNA in the nucleus contain? - ANS ✔✔genes
Where is pepsinogen produced? - ANS ✔✔chief cells of the stomach
Which cells produce amylase? - ANS ✔✔The salivary glands and pancreatic exocrine cells
five criteria for the classical definition of a vitamin? - ANS ✔✔1. An organic compound distinct
from fats, CHOs, and proteins.
2. A natural component of foods where it is usually present in minute amounts.
3. Not synthesized by the host in amounts adequate to meet normal physiologic needs.
4. Essential, also usually in minute amounts, for normal physiological function (i.e.,
maintenance, growth, development, reproduction)