SC 121 Unit 3 Quiz

 

Which of the following does NOT influence the rate of diffusion of a chemical across a plasma membrane?

Question 1 options:

  concentration gradient of the chemical across the membrane
  mass of the diffusing chemical
  distance that the chemical has to diffuse
  amount of ATP available
  temperature

Question 2 (1 point)

 

During this phase of cell division, the centromeres split leading to separation and subsequent migration of the two members of a chromatid pair to opposite poles of the cells. The cleavage furrow also begins to develop during this phase.

Question 2 options:

  interphase
  prophase
  metaphase
  anaphase
  telophase

Question 3 (1 point)

 

The major function of mitochondria is to

Question 3 options:

  move the cell.
  generate ATP.
  produce proteins.
  oxidize organelles.
  synthesize glycolipids.

Question 4 (1 point)

 

In the diagram, this structure directs cellular activities.

  

Question 4 options:

  D
  F
  G
  A
  H

Question 5 (1 point)

 

The difference in concentration of a specific chemical, like Na+, on the inside and outside of a plasma is referred as a(n)

Question 5 options:

  electrochemical potential.
  membrane potential.
  electrical gradient.
  concentration gradient.
  biological capacitance.

Question 6 (1 point)

 

If the solute concentration is greater inside of the cell than outside the cell, water will move by osmosis

Question 6 options:

  into the cell.
  out of the cell.
  into and out of the cell at the same rate resulting in no net water movement.
  All of these answer choices are correct.
  None of these answers are correct.

Question 7 (1 point)

 

In the diagram, which organelle is responsible for autophagy and autolysis?

  

Question 7 options:

  C
  B
  F
  J
  D

Question 8 (1 point)

 

Specialized structures within a cell that have a characteristic shape and perform specific functions in cellular growth, maintenance and reproduction are called

Question 8 options:

  organelles.
  cytoskeletons.
  cytoplasm.
  cytosol.
  nuclei.

Question 9 (1 point)

 

What compound would a cell lacking ribosomes be unable to make?

Question 9 options:

  lipids
  nucleotides
  proteins
  carbohydrates
  phospholipids

Question 10 (1 point)

 

Most intravenous solutions are _____ with respect to blood cells?

Question 10 options:

  tonicity
  isotonic
  hypertonic
  osmotic
  hypotonic

Question 11 (1 point)

 

In the diagram, which organelle is used to modify, sort and transport proteins?

  

Question 11 options:

  D
  I
  A
  J
  G

Question 12 (1 point)

 

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in phagocytosis shown in the figure?

  

Question 12 options:

  pseudopods surround particle > phagosome formed > fusion of lysosome and phagosome > digestion by lysosomal enzymes > residual body formed
  phagosome formed > pseudopods surround particle > fusion of lysosome and phagosome > digestion by lysosomal enzymes > residual body formed
  phagosome formed > pseudopods surround particle > fusion of lysosome and phagosome > residual body formed > digestion by lysosomal enzymes
  residual body formed > phagosome formed > pseudopods surround particle > fusion of lysosome and phagosome > digestion by lysosomal enzymes
  fusion of lysosome and phagosome > residual body formed > phagosome formed > pseudopods surround particle > digestion by lysosomal enzymes

Question 13 (1 point)

 

What are the three main parts of a eukaryotic cell?

Question 13 options:

  plasma membrane, organelles, cytoplasm
  plasma membrane, organelles, nucleus
  plasma membrane, cytoplasm, organelles
  plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus
  plasma membrane, cytosol, organelles

Question 14 (1 point)

 

What structural components of the membrane are labeled (C) in the diagram?

  

Question 14 options:

  peripheral proteins
  cholesterol molecules
  pores
  integral proteins
  phospholipids

Question 15 (1 point)

 

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the cytosol?

Question 15 options:

  primarily consists of water
  cation of electron transport chain carrier proteins
  site of many important chemical reactions
  often contains aggregates of triglycerides that form lipid droplets
  contains the enzymes of glycolysis

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