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Biology Test 1
Biology @ ASU-Beebe 2010 Summer II
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
08/08/2010

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Term
Which is NOT true of the cell theory?
Definition
All cell functions in both prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells are carried out in the cytoplasm.
Term
Most Eukaryotic cells have 3 features in common, they are what?
Definition
Cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus
Term
In a virus, the central nucleic acid may be covered by a protein called a what?
Definition
Capsid
Term
Two life cycles, the lytic cycle and the lysogenic cycle are characteristics of what?
Definition
Bacteriophages
Term
Which is NOT true of bacteria?
Definition
They have a membrane bound nucleus (They do not have a membrane bound nucleus)
Term
When a plasmid is passed from one bacteria to another by way of a sex pilus, this is known as what?
Definition
Conjugation
Term
The only organelle not considered part of the cytoplasm is the what?
Definition
Nucleus
Term
What is the basic structural unit of all living things?
Definition
Cell
Term
Which is NOT a function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Definition
The breakdown and recycling of cellular debris
Term
The organelle that produces the most ATP used by the cell is the what?
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
Organelles that assemble proteins in the cytoplasm are call what?
Definition
Ribosomes
Term
The organelle that is physically continuous with the outer membrane of the nuclear envelope is called the what?
Definition
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Term
A complete virus particle, including its envelope if it has one, is called a...
Definition
Virion
Term
The organelle that provides rigidity through turgor pressure is called the what?
Definition
Central Vacoule
Term
Which is NOT true of ribosomes?
Definition
They often contain one or more nuclei (They do not contain nuclei at all)
Term
During the Calvin Cycle, plants...
Definition
Fix carbon dioxide into sugar
Term
This organelle contains enzymes that break down long-chain fatty acids into smaller products that can be used by the mitochondria?
Definition
Peroxisomes
Term
The organelle contains chlorophyll and is the site of photosynthesis?
Definition
Chloroplast
Term
Which statement is true concerning an animal cell?
Definition
They never contain plastids
Term
Which statement is TRUE concerning the Fluid Mosaic Model?
Definition
When its surrounded by water, it will automatically form a bilayer with hydrophilic heads directed outward
Term
A net movement of molecules along a concentration gradient from a region of high concentration to low concentraion is called...
Definition
Diffusion
Term
The main solvent in biological solutions is...
Definition
Water
Term
Which statement is NOT true concerning facilitated diffusion?
Definition
Energy is required (Energy really isn't required)
Term
Which statement is TRUE concerning active transport?
Definition
It can go against the concentration gradient
Term
Certain white blood cells engulf microorganisms and bring them in to digest them. This process is best described is...
Definition
Phagocytosis
Term
Which one of the following organelles is NOT part of the endomembrane system?
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
A nucleus can be defined as...
Definition
Containing the genetic information of the cell
Term
About the size of a bacteria, this organelle is the site of aerobic/cellular respiration?
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
The sodium/potassium pump is an example of...
Definition
Passive transport
Term
During metabolic reactions, ________ is transferred between _________.
Definition
Energy; Molecules
Term
The measure of randomness in a system is known as...
Definition
Entropy
Term
Protein synthesis is an example of an...
Definition
Endergonic Reaction
Term
A substance that increases the rate of reaction without taking part in the reaction itself is a...
Definition
Catalyst
Term
Exocytosis is a process by which cells...
Definition
Release substances from the cell via vesicles
Term
Which is NOT true concerning enzymes?
Definition
They are non-specific (They really are specific)
Term
Organisms that produce their own organic food are known as...
Definition
Autotrophs
Term
Which of the following represents a correct sequence during photosynthesis?
Definition
Photosystem II-ATP Production-Photosystem I-NADPH Production
Term
The raw materials for photosynthesis are _________ and __________.
Definition
Water; Cardon Dioxide
Term
The total yield from both photosystems needed for the Calvin-Censon Cycle is...
Definition
18 ATP and 12 NADPH
Term
The process of splitting water to replace electrons lost during photosynthesis is called...
Definition
Photolysis
Term
The main product of the Calvin-Benson Cycle needed to produce glucose is...
Definition
G3P
Term
Which is NOT true of light dependent reactions?
Definition
Takes place in the mitochondria
Term
Which of the following is the correct order of the aerobic respiration?
Definition
Glycolysis, Kreb's Cycle, Electron Transport Chain
Term
Which statement is TRUE concerning genotype?
Definition
It is the actual genetic makeup
Term
Which statement is NOT true concerning autosomes?
Definition
They carry the genes which determine the sex of the organism
Term
Within the cell cycle, during what phase of interphase does DNA replication take place?
Definition
Interphase S
Term
Which statement is NOT true concerning Oogenesis Meiosis I?
Definition
It results in a mature ovum ready to be fertilized
Term
A trait that was hidden and reappears in the F2 generation is called...
Definition
Recessive
Term
Which statement is NOT true concerning human blood groups?
Definition
The most rare type is type ABO (ABO doesn't exist)
Term
The majority of ATP in cellular respiration is produced during...
Definition
The Electron Transport Chain
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