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