Question 1

Before mitosis can take place,what must happen?

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A)  The cytoplasm must begin to divide.
B)  RNA must copy DNA to make new chromosomes.
C)  DNA replication must create two sets of chromosomes.
D)  Protein synthesis must make another set of chromosomes.

Question 2

Mitosis involves ___ division(s) to produce ___ cells.

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A)  two/two
B)  one/two
C)  two/four
D)  one/four

Question 3

If human cells are placed in a hypertonic solution,they will:

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A)  shrivel
B)  swell and burst
C)  remain the same
D)  none of these

Question 4

The process of phagocytosis is important to:

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A)  enable the kidneys to reabsorb water
B)  enable WBCs to ingest pathogens
C)  enable the kidneys to reabsorb small proteins
D)  enable cells to take in glucose

Question 5

Which statement is NOT true of human cells and solutions?

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A)  An isotonic solution has the same salt concentration as cells.
B)  A hypotonic solution has a lower salt concentration than cells.
C)  Human cells in a hypertonic solution will shrivel.
D)  Human cells in a hypotonic solution will lose water.

Question 6

The cell organelles that permit sperm cells to move are the:

Accepted Answer

A)  flagella
B)  lysosomes
C)  cilia
D)  microvilli

Question 7

The process of filtration is important to:

Accepted Answer

A)  form urine in the kidneys
B)  enable cells to take in glucose
C)  enable cells to take in small proteins
D)  none of these

Question 8

Which statement is NOT true of mitosis and meiosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mitosis involves one division producing two cells.
B)  Meiosis produces haploid cells.
C)  Mitosis produces diploid cells.
D)  Meiosis involves two divisions producing two cells.

Question 9

Which statement is NOT true of the cell organelles?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Golgi apparatus synthesizes carbohydrates.
B)  The endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes lipids.
C)  The mitochondria synthesize ATP.
D)  The proteasomes synthesize new ribosomes.

Question 10

The time between mitotic divisions,when the chromosomes duplicate themselves,is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  cytokinesis
B)  interphase
C)  copyphase
D)  cytogenesis

Question 11

The process of meiosis produces ___ cells,each with the ___ number of chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  2/diploid
B)  2/haploid
C)  4/diploid
D)  4/haploid

Question 12

A solution with the same salt concentration as cells is said to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertonic
B)  hypotonic
C)  isotonic
D)  ginantonic

Question 13

The nucleus is the control center of the cell because it contains:

Accepted Answer

A)  all of the enzymes of the cell
B)  DNA in the chromosomes
C)  RNA to synthesize the DNA of the cell
D)  RNA in the chromosomes

Question 14

The movement of molecules from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  active transport
B)  diffusion
C)  pinocytosis
D)  filtration

Question 15

Most human cells have ___ chromosomes,which is the ___ number.

Accepted Answer

A)  46/diploid
B)  23/haploid
C)  46/haploid
D)  23/diploid

Question 16

The engulfing of something by a moving cell is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  pinocytosis
B)  active transport
C)  phagocytosis
D)  facilitated diffusion

Question 17

The genetic instructions for a cell's functions are contained in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  RNA in the chromosomes in the nucleus
B)  RNA in the enzymes in the cytoplasm
C)  DNA in the enzymes in the cytoplasm
D)  DNA in the chromosomes in the nucleus

Question 18

In protein synthesis,the amino acids are brought to the mRNA by:

Accepted Answer

A)  enzymes
B)  ribosomes
C)  DNA
D)  tRNA

Question 19

The organic molecule in cell membranes that forms self antigens attached to proteins is:

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose
B)  cholesterol
C)  phospholipids
D)  oligosaccharides

Question 20

Frequent mitosis is important to the body for all of these except:

Accepted Answer

A)  production of new muscle cells
B)  production of new RBCs
C)  replacing the stomach lining
D)  replacing the outer layer of skin

Exam 4:Cells-Part C

The genetic instructions for a cell's functions are contained in the:

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The time between mitotic divisions,when the chromosomes duplicate themselves,is called:

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A solution with the same salt concentration as cells is said to be:

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If human cells are placed in a hypertonic solution,they will:

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Most human cells have ___ chromosomes,which is the ___ number.

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The process of phagocytosis is important to:

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The engulfing of something by a moving cell is called:

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The movement of molecules from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration is called:

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Which statement is NOT true of mitosis and meiosis?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell because it contains:

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Which statement is NOT true of human cells and solutions?

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The process of filtration is important to:

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Frequent mitosis is important to the body for all of these except:

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The cell organelles that permit sperm cells to move are the:

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The process of meiosis produces ___ cells,each with the ___ number of chromosomes.

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Mitosis involves ___ division(s) to produce ___ cells.

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The organic molecule in cell membranes that forms self antigens attached to proteins is:

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Which statement is NOT true of the cell organelles?

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In protein synthesis,the amino acids are brought to the mRNA by:

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Before mitosis can take place,what must happen?

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