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Question #1
A hypothesis is a “best guess” answer to a question posed as a result of an observation.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #2
Which of the following is true of cells?
A.
a typical adult has trillions of cells
B.
they are the basic units of structure and function, a typical adult has trillions of cells, all cells are anatomically and physiologically similar and many cells are specialized for a particular function
C.
they are the basic units of structure and function
D.
all cells are anatomically and physiologically similar and many cells are specialized for a particular function
Question #3
Which of the following is not true of homeostasis?
A.
conditions include pH, temperature, and the concentrations of nutrients, electrolytes and gases
B.
the endocrine and nervous systems regulate homeostasis
C.
maintains stable conditions within the internal environment
D.
the internal environment refers to the fluids inside the cells
E.
conditions are kept within narrow ranges
Question #4
Positive feedback mechanisms are not involved with homeostasis but do control infrequent events that do not need constant monitoring.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #5
Carbohydrates and lipids are both composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, and both can serve as energy storage products.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #6
Which of the following is true of proteins?
A.
linear proteins are the most common
B.
consists of the elements C, H, O, N and phosphorus
C.
primary structure refers to how a chain folds on itself
D.
composed of repeating units of nucleic acids
E.
their functions include enzymes, buffers, and production of movement
Question #7
The two strands of DNA are held together by hydrogen bonds between the bases, A to G and C to T.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #8
Which of the following is not true of enzymes?
A.
enzyme activity is proportional to the substrate concentration up until the saturation point
B.
most enzymes work best between a pH of 7.3 and 7.4
C.
the shape of the active site must match the shape of the substrate
D.
they work by increasing the activation energy
E.
enzyme activity is proportional to the temperature, up until 40° C
Question #9
What organelle modifies and packages proteins, produce vesicles that become part of the cell membrane, and produce lysosomes?
A.
endoplasmic reticulum
B.
mitochondria
C.
Golgi apparatus
D.
ribosomes
E.
lysosomes
Question #10
Which of the following are functions of the cell membrane proteins?
A.
attachment sites for ligands
B.
cell recognition
C.
enzymes and transport of materials into or out of the cell
D.
attachment sites for ligands, cell recognition, enzymes and transport of materials into or out of the cell
Question #11
Pancreatic cells that produce insulin (a protein) would have numerous:
A.
peroxisomes
B.
mitochondria
C.
ribosomes
D.
lysosomes
E.
microfilaments
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