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Biology Solomon Berg Martin Study Questions Ch. 4 - 6
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09/08/2013

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Term
What is the basic structural unit of the body?
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cell
Term
Which of the following are the smallest cells?
Human Ovum
Red Blood Cell
White Blood Cell
Smooth Muscle Cell
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red blood cell
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The two major parts of a cell are the nucleus and the ______.
Definition
membrane
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A ribosome is an example of a ____.
Definition
organelle
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A cell membrane allows only needed substances to pass and is therefor called______.
Definition
selective
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A human cell membrane is comprised of the following, except which one : Lipids, Proteins,Nucleic Acids and Carbohydrates?
Definition
Nucleic Acids
Term
The following terms belong together except which: protein, phospholipid, hydrophilic ends, hydrophobic ends?
Definition
protien
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The following molecules freely pass through a cell membrane except which one: oxygen, carbon dioxide, amino acids, certain lipids?
Definition
amino acids
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The selective movement of ions through a membrane occurs through areas called _____.
Definition
channels
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The ___ contains enzymes that are associated with protein synthesis.
Definition
ribosomes
Term
The ___ functions to package molecules into vesicles that can be transported out of a cell.
Definition
Golgi Aparatus
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A combination of a sugar with a protein is a ___.
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glycoprotien
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The ___ functions as a sac-like or tubular network of structures that provides transport.
Definition
endoplasmis reticulum
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The____ is the source of most of the cellular energy.
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lysosome
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The cristae are the inner portions of the _____.
Definition
mitochondria
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The ____ contain enzymes that are used to degrade foreign particles as well as cell structures.
Definition
lysosomes
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The ___ is the organelle that plays a complex function in a cell reproduction.
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centrosome
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The structures that cause fluids and mucus to move across their surface are the ____.
Definition
cilia
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Membranous sac that contain fluids or particles for transport are called the ___.
Definition
vesicles
Term
The movement of particles from a higher to lower concentration is termed _____.
Definition
diffusion
Term
The following will increase the rate of diffusion except which factor : increased temperature, increased concentration, increased molecular weight, shorter ...
Definition
Increased molecular wieght
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Movement of particles from higher to lower concentrations through a membrane, such as in dialysis, occurs by ____.
Definition
diffusion
Term
Hypertonic solution tend cause cells to _____.
Definition
shrink
Term
Normal isotonic sodium chloride solution is ____%.
Definition
0.9
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Hydrostatic refers to the pressure of ____.
Definition
the solvent
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Movement of molecules from low to high concentrations is _____.
Definition
active transport
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The ability of leukocytes to engulf bacteria is due to the process of ____.
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phagocytosis
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During mitosis, the number of chromosomes ____.
Definition
is doubled
Term
The process that divides the cytoplasm in half is specifically termed ____.
Definition
cytokinesis
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The process that results in daughter cells with half of the original chromosome number is ___.
Definition
meiosis
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Cancer cells can disseminate to other areas by a process called____.
Definition
Metaastasis
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What type of cell is a bacterium?
Definition
Prokaryotic
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the ____of a cell is the most critical factor in determining its function.
Definition
shape
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The ___ of the cell directs its overall activites as well as houses it genetic material.
Definition
nucleus
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Which feature is not a characteristic of a cell membrance:
Definition
it can seal tiny breaks in itself
Term
Molecules that are soluble in ___ can pass through the fatty acid portion of a cell membrance unassisted.
Definition
lipids
Term
____ provides both structural support and teh enzymes needed to make protiends from amino acids.
Definition
Ribosomes
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The tubular transport system that moces molecules throughout the cell is the ____.
Definition
Endoplasmic reticulum
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_____ is the organelle that consists of microtubles and functions both in distributing chromosomes during cell division and in forming portions of cilia and flagella.
Definition
centrosome
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Cells use up to 40% of their daily energy expenditure engaged in what important process?
Definition
Active transport
Term
The ___ of the cell has a function directly realted to the synthesis of protiens.
Definition
ribosome
Term
The ___ is a system of membranes to transport molecules within and out of cells.
Definition
endoplasmic reticulum
Term
the organelle termed ___ produces the microtubles important in cell division.
Definition
Centrsome
Term
the term ___ can be sued to imply all of the chemical reactions within a cell.
Definition
Metabolism
Term
The cristae are structures found withing the ____ organelle.
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
A flagellum is found only on which cell?
Definition
sperm
Term
Which of the following does not belong: diffusion, osmosis, active transport, passive transport.
Definition
active transport
Term
The movement of particles from an area of higher to lower concentration is called____
Definition
diffusion
Term
cancer cells are more sensitive to drugs and radiation than normal cells. t/f
Definition
true
Term
There are many possible causes of cancer including viruses, radiation or exposure due to chemicals. t/f
Definition
true
Term
Oncogenes are gene segments that normally act ti inhibit the formation of abnormal cancer cells. tf
Definition
false
Term
The cell membrance is the fixed outer layer of a cell that functions like a filter to provent certain molecules from escaping the cell. tf
Definition
false
Term
the phospholipid molecules of a membrane are arranged to have their phosphate ends facing the exterior surface. tf
Definition
true
Term
CHolesteral is a lipid that tends to make cell membranes more rigid with it than without it.tf
Definition
false
Term
Smooth ER has a significant function in protien synthesis. tf
Definition
false
Term
Selectivly permeable membranes allow protiens to pass through. tf
Definition
false
Term
Lysosomes degrade bacteria and worn cells and can cause disease by destroying normal tissues.tf
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true
Term
Peroxisomes can play a role in the detox of alcohol. tf
Definition
true
Term
the centrioles are microtubles that play a significant role in ATP and energy production. tf
Definition
false
Term
The nucleolus function mainly in the synthesis of DNA. tf
Definition
false
Term
Chromatin is the term used for teh loosely coiled appearence of DNA in a non dividing cell. tf
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true
Term
in the process f apoptosis, cells shrink and die but the basic structure of the organelle remains constant. tf
Definition
false
Term
DNA has chemicals that direct metabolic processes as well as reproduction. tf
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true
Term
In general the rate of diffusion of a molecule is faster in areas of higher temperature. tf
Definition
true
Term
The sugar added to a water solution is termed the solvent. tf
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false
Term
Osmosis is the movement of water and can occur through any type of permeable membrane. tf
Definition
true
Term
It is possible for an intravenous solution that is labeled isotonic to be hypotonic to a patient. tf
Definition
false
Term
In active transport, energy is consumed by the cell membrane in the form of ATP. tf
Definition
true
Term
Endocytosis is a passive trasnport process. tf
Definition
false
Term
The lysosomes within a cell contain hyfrolytic enzymes capable of digesting particles within the cell. tf
Definition
true
Term
Robosomes are comprised of RNA that has been systhesized directly by the nucleoulus. tf
Definition
true
Term
Vesicles differ from vacuoules in that vesicles are usually produced for the purpose of causing something to leave the cell. tf
Definition
false
Term
the golgi app. plays a direct role in producing the complete cell membrane. tf
Definition
false
Term
Cells have the capability of synthesizing water during metabolism. tf
Definition
true
Term
Membranes are called selectivly permeable becasue they allow most substances to enter the cell. tf
Definition
false
Term
The selctive permeability of a cell membrance fucntions under active transport mechanisms. tf
Definition
true
Term
Who was the first to propose that cell membranes are a phospholipid bilayer?
Definition
E. Gorter and F. Grendel
Term
Who proposed that membranes are a phospholipid bilayer btwn two layers of hydrophilic protiens?
Definition
H. Davson and J. Danielli
Term
Who proposed the membrane is a mosaic of proteins and molecules bobbing in a fluid bilayer of phospholipids?
Definition
S. Signer and G. Nicolson
Term
What molecules are the major components of a cell membrane?
Definition
phospholipids and proteins.
Term
What increases membrane fluidity?
Definition
A greater proportion of unsaturated phospholipds
Term
According to the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure, proteins of the membrane are mostly...
Definition
embedded in a lipid bilayer
Term
Ios diffuse across membranes down their...
Definition
chemical and concentration gradients
Term
the movement of potassium into an animal cell requires
Definition
low concentrations of sodium
Term
The sodium, potassium pump is called an electrogenic pump because it...
Definition
contributes to the membrane potential
Term
What is the voltage across a membrane called?
Definition
Electrochemical gradient
Term
What are the membrane structures that function in active trasport?
Definition
integral protiens
Term
What membrane activity requires energy from ATP hydrolysis?
Definition
Na+ ions moving out of the cell
Term
When a plant cell is submerged in a very hypotonic solution, what is likley to occur?
Definition
the cell will become turgid
Term
If a young male child has cycstic fibrosis, what would affect his fertility?
Definition
incorrect concentrations of ions in semen
Term
Chloride ion channels are membrane structures tht include...
Definition
hydrophilic proteins
Term
Water passed quickly through the cell membranes b/c...
Definition
It moves through aquaporins in the membrane
Term
What is true of diffusion?
Definition
IT is a passive process in which molecules move from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.
Term
Which of the follwoing would likely pass through a lipid bulayer of a plasma membrane most quickly: CO2, amino acid, Glucose, K+ or starch?
Definition
CO2
Term
What is a characteristic feature of a carrier protien in a plasma membrane?
Definition
it exibits a specificity for a particular type of molecules
Term
What kinds of molecules pass through a cell membrane most easily?
Definition
small and hydrophobic
Term
Why are lipids and proteins free to move laterally in membranes?
Definition
Hyrdrophilic portions of the lipids are in the interior of the membrane
Term
What is true about the evolution of cell membranes?
Definition
As populations of organisms evole, different properties of their cell membranes are selected for or against
Term
What often serves as receptors or cell recognition molecules on a cells surface?
Definition
glycoprotiens
Term
What is attached to the extracellular matrix?
Definition
integrins
Term
What is not embeded in the lipid bilayer at all?
Definition
peripheral protiens
Term
What spans the phospholipids bilayer, usually a number of times?
Definition
transmembrane proteins
Term
What is the most important for the glycoproteins and glycolipids of animal cell membranes?
Definition
The cells ability to distinguish one type of neighboring cell from another
Term
What is true about intergral proteins?
Definition
They are usually transmembrane proteins
Term
In order for a protien to be an intergral membrane protin it would have to be....
Definition
amphipathic
Term
When a membrane is freeze fractured, the bilayer splits down the middle btwn the 2 layers of phospholipids. In an electron micrgraph of the membrane, the bumps seen on the fractured surface of the membrance are...
Definition
integral proteins
Term
The presence of cholecterol in the plasma membrance of some animals...
Definition
enables the membrane to stay fluid more easily when cell temperature drops
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