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MCAT BIOLOGY

Total questions: 204

Worksheet time: 3hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many cells approximately does the human body contains?

(p.3)

a)

27 million cells

b)

27 trillion cells

c)

37 trillion cells

d)

37 billion cells

2.

Our cells create tissues that form organs, and each cells purpose, communicating and carrying out each reactions that make life possible.

(p.3)

a)

True

b)

False

3.

How many basic principles does the cell theory consist of?(the original form)

(p.4)

a)

2

b)

1

c)

4

d)

3

4.

Through advance in molecular biology a fourth tenet has been added to the theory.

(p.4)

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which one is a cell theory?

(p.4)

a)

All living things are composed of cells

b)

Cell arise only from preexisting cells

c)

The cell is the basic functional unit of life

d)

All of the above

6.

Viruses are small structures that doesn’t contain genetic material and are unable to reproduce on their own.

(p.4)

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The fourth tenet through advance in molecular biology is:

(p.4)

a)

Cells arise from preexisting cells and others

b)

Cells carry DNA

c)

Cells carry viruses

d)

None of the above

8.

Prokaryotic cells are:

(p.5)

a)

Multicellular and do not contain a nucleus

b)

Single cells and contain a nucleus

c)

Single cells and do not contain a nucleus

d)

Multicellular cells and contains a nucleus

9.

Numerous membrane-bound organelles are found in the cytoplasm of a ______

(p.5)

a)

Prokaryotic cells

b)

Eukaryotic cells

c)

Cell Membrane

10.

Eukaryotic cells are the opposite of Prokaryotic cells.

(p.5)

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Each cells have a membrane enclosing a semi fluid cytosol in which the organelles are suspended.

(p.6)

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Cytosol is:

(p.6)

a)

All of the above

b)

Provide the cytoplasm and the cell structure

c)

Fills each cell and is enclosed by the cell membrane

d)

Allows for the diffusion of molecules through-out the cell

13.

The nuclear envelope creates one distinct environment within the cell.

(p.6)

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The nucleus is surrounded by the _____________

(p.6)

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Nucleolus

c)

Nuclear membrane

d)

Chromosomes

15.

The nuclear membrane is a double membrane that maintains a nuclear environment separate and distinct the cytoplasm.

(p.6)

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The genetic material (DNA) contains coding regions called acids.

(p.6)

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Linear DNA is wound around organizing proteins know as histones and is then further wound into linear strands called chromosomes.

(p.6)

a)

True

b)

False

18.

A subsection of the nucleus known as the ____

(p.6)

a)

Centrioles

b)

lysosome

c)

Nucleolus

d)

Cell membrane

19.

the ribosomal (RNA) is synthesized in the nucleus.

(p.7)

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The power plants of the cell is called _____ in reference in to their important metabolic functions.

(p.7)

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Outer membrane

c)

Nucleus

d)

Matrix

21.

How many layers does the mitochondrion contains?

(p.7)

a)

5

b)

2

c)

0

d)

1

22.

The outer membrane serves as a barrier between the cytoplasm and the inner environment of the mitochondrion.

(p.7)

a)

True

b)

False

23.

The inner membrane , which is arranged into numerous unfolding called cristae, contains molecules and enzymes of the electron transport chain.

(p.7)

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The space between the inner and outer membrane is called the inter-membrane space.

(p.7)

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Nuclear pores in the nuclear membrane allow selective two-way exchange of material between________ and _______.

(p.6)

a)

mitochondrion / cytoplasm

b)

nucleolus / cytosol

c)

matrix / cytosol

d)

cytoplasm / nucleus

26.

Mitochondria are different from other parts of the cell, in that they are autonomous. They contain some of their own genes and replicate dependently of the nucleus via binary fission.

(p.7)

a)

True

b)

False

27.

The process by which a cell undergoes programed cell death in a highly organized manner in response to either external or internal signals is:

(p.8/478)

a)

Allele

b)

Autosome

c)

Apoptosis

d)

Asters

28.

The nucleolus actually takes up approximately _______ of the volume of the entire nucleus and can be identified as a darker spot in the nucleus.

(p.7)

a)

55%

b)

25%

c)

40%

d)

52%

29.

To keeping the cell alive by providing energy, the mitochondria are also capable of _______ by release of enzymes from the electron transport chain.

(p.8)

a)

keep the cell

b)

kill the cell

c)

break down de cell

30.

Apoptosis is also known as programed cell death.

(p.8)

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Lysosomes are membrane-bound structures containing hydrolytic enzymes that are capable of breaking down many different substrates.

(p.8)

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Lysosomes include substances ingested by endocytosis and cellular waste products.

(p.8)

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Lysosomes often function in conjunction with_____, which transport, package and sort cell material traveling to and from the membrane.

(p.8)

a)

ribosomes

b)

endosomes

c)

golgi apparatus

d)

autolysis

34.

Endosomes are capable of transporting material to:

(p.8)

a)

the transgolgi

b)

the cell membrane

c)

All of the above

d)

the lysosomal pathway for degradation

35.

Release of the enzymes can occur in a process known as apoptosis.

(p.8)

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is a series of connected membranes that aren't contiguous with the nuclear envelope.

(p.8)

a)

True

b)

False

37.

There are 2 varieties of Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER).

(p.8)

a)

True

b)

False

38.

The ______ ER is studded with ribosomes, which permit the translation of proteins destined for secretion directly into its lumen.

(p.8)

a)

Rough

b)

Smooth

c)

None of the above

39.

The _____ ER lacks ribosomes and is utilized primarily for lipid synthesis and the detoxification of certain drugs and poisons.

(p.8)

a)

None of the above

b)

Smooth

c)

Rough

40.

The smooth ER also transport proteins from the Rough ER to the endoplasmic reticulum.

(p.8)

a)

True

b)

False

41.

The Golgi Apparatus consist of stacked membrane-bound sacs.

(p.8)

a)

True

b)

False

42.

All cells have the same relative distribution of organelles.

(p.9)

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Other cells such as red blood cells, which primarily serve a transport function, have not organelles at all.

(p.9)

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Peroxisomes contain ADN.

(p.9)

a)

True

b)

False

45.

One of the primary functions of peroxisomes is:

(p.9)

a)

All of the above

b)

modify cellular products through the introduction of signal sequences

c)

Permit the translation of proteins

d)

The breakdown of very long chain fatty acids via B-oxidation

46.

What provides structure to the cell and helps it to maintain its shape?

(p.9)

a)

Cytoskeleton

b)

Cytokine

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Cytokinesis

47.

The cytoskeleton provides a conduit for the transport of materials around the cell.

(p.9)

a)

True

b)

False

48.

there are ____ components of the cytoskeleton.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

49.

The component/s of the cytoskeleton is/are:

(p.9)

a)

microfilaments

b)

microtubules

c)

All of the above

d)

intermediate filaments

50.

Microfilament is:

(p.10)

a)

Precursor cell that gives off platelets

b)

Made up of solid polymerized rods of actin

c)

melanin - producing cells of the skim

d)

a bundle of neurons

51.

Microfilaments also play a ro.e in cytokinesis, or the division of materials between daughter cells.

(p.10)

a)

True

b)

False

52.

The actin filaments are organized only into bundles and are resistant to both compression and fracture, providing protection for the cell.

(p.10)

a)

True

b)

False

53.

The _______ during the mitosis, is formed from microfilaments, which organized as a ring at the site of division between the two new daughter cells.

(p.10)

a)

radial spokes

b)

tubulin

c)

centrioles

d)

cleavage furrow

54.

Microtubules re hollow polymers of cilia proteins.

(p.10)

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Microtubules radiate throughout the cell, providing the primary pathaways along which motor proteins like____ and _____ carry vesicles.

(p.10)

a)

kinesin / dynein

b)

dynein / tubulin

c)

tubulin/ kinesin

d)

coronin / kinesin

56.

Cilia and flagella are motile structures composed of microfilaments.

(p.10)

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Cilia are projections from a cell that are primarily involved in the movement of materials along the surface of the cell.

(p.10)

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Cilia line the respiratory tract and are involved int he movement of mucus.

(p.10)

a)

True

b)

False

59.

________ are structures involved in the movement of the cell itself, such as the movement of sperm cells through the reproductive tract.

(p.11)

a)

Flexor

b)

Filial generation

c)

Centrioles

d)

Flagella

60.

Does cilia and flagella share the same structure composed of nine pairs of microtubules?

(p.11)

a)

Yes

b)

No

61.

Microtubules are organized into a ring of ___ doublets with ____ central microtubules.

(p.11)

a)

2 / 9

b)

9 / 4

c)

9 / 2

d)

4 / 9

62.

Where does centrioles are found in a region of the cell?

(p.11)

a)

central microtubules

b)

inner sheath

c)

centrosome

d)

dynein arms

63.

Centrioles are:

(p.11)

a)

the organizing centers for microtubules and ares structured as nine triples of microtubules with a hollow center.

b)

precursor cell that gives off platelets.

c)

stem cell that is able to differentiate into various cells within a particular lineage.

d)

cylindrical shaft of a long bone.

64.

The microtubules emanating from the centrioles attach to the mitochondria via complexes called kidney.

(p.11)

a)

True

b)

False

65.

_____________ are a diverse group of filamentous proteins.

(p.11)

a)

microtubules

b)

Intermediate filaments

c)

tubulin

d)

microfilaments

66.

Choose which proteins are in the diverse group of filamentous proteins of intermediate filaments

(p.11)

a)

keratin

b)

desmin

c)

lamins

d)

vimentin

67.

Intermediate filaments help anchor other organelles, including the nucleus.

(p.11)

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Identify each part:

(p.6)

a)

1.cell membrane 2.lysosome 3.mitochondrion 4.golgi apparatus 5.centrioles

b)

1.lysosome 2.centrioles 3.cell membrane 4.mitochondrion 5.golgi apparatus

c)

1. mitochondrion 2.golgi apparatus 3. lysosome 4. centrioles 5. cell membrane

d)

1.centrioles 2. golgi apparatus 3. mitochondrion 4. lysosome 5. cell membrane

69.

One of the unique characteristics of eukaryotic cells is the formation of tissues with division of labor.

(p.12)

a)

True

b)

False

70.

How many tissue types are there?

(p.12)

a)

2

b)

5

c)

4

d)

8

71.

The tissue types are: epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle and nervous tissue.

(p.12)

a)

True

b)

False

72.

The predominant protein of microfilament is:

(P.10)

a)

actin

b)

tubulin

c)

kinesin

d)

keratin

73.

The predominant protein of microtubules is:

(p.12)

a)

actin

b)

myosin

c)

tubulin

d)

keratin

74.

Fibroblasts, osteoblasts and chondroblasts are connective tissue.

(p.14)

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Endothelial cells and alpha cells are epithelial tissue.

(p.12/14)

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Epithelial tissues cover the body and line its cavities providing a means. for protection against pathogen invasion and desiccation.

(p.12)

a)

True

b)

False

77.

Epithelial cells are involved in:

a)

absorption

b)

blood

c)

secretion

d)

sensation

78.

Epithelial cells are tightly joined to each other and to an underlying layer of connective tissue known as __________.

(p.12)

a)

extracellular matrix

b)

squamous

c)

basement membrane

d)

parenchyma

79.

Nephrons in the kidney are composed of connective tissue, and hepatocytes in the liver, and acid-producing cells of the stomach are connective tissue.

(p.12)

a)

True

b)

False

80.

How many layers does simple epithelia have?

(p.12)

a)

none

b)

one

c)

three

d)

multiple

81.

How many layers does Stratified epithelia have?

(p.12)

a)

none

b)

one

c)

three

d)

multiple

82.

Epithelia cells aren't polarized.

(p.12)

a)

True

b)

False

83.

In epithelial cells one side faces lumen, while the other side interacts with underlying blood vessels and structural cells.

(p.12)

a)

True

b)

False

84.

Pseudo-stratified epithelia have multiple layers.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Squamous cells are:

(p.12)

a)

cube-shape

b)

Flat and scale like

c)

long and thin

86.

Cuboidal cells are:

(p.12)

a)

cubed- shaped

b)

flat and scale-like

c)

long and thin

87.

Columnar cells are:

(p.12)

a)

cube-shaped

b)

flat and scale-like

c)

long and thin

88.

Connective tissue supports the body but doesn't provides a framework for the epithelial cells to carry out their functions.

(p.12)

a)

True

b)

False

89.

Connective tissues are the the main contributors to the stroma or support structure.

(p.12)

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Most cells in connective tissue produce and secrete materials such as collagen and elastin to form the __________.

(p.12)

a)

stroma

b)

extracellular matrix

c)

inner sheath

d)

dynein

91.

____________ are the simplest of all organism and include all bacteria.

(p.14)

a)

eukaryotes

b)

connective

c)

prokaryotes

d)

epithelial

92.

How many membrane-bound organelles does the prokaryotes have?

(p.14)

a)

none

b)

one

c)

two

d)

three

93.

The genetic material of the prokaryotes is organized into a single circular molecule of DNA concentrated in an area of the cell called nucleoid region.

(p.14)

a)

True

b)

False

94.

There are _______ overarching domains into which all life is classified.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

95.

Choose the overarching domains into which all life is classified.

(p.15)

a)

archaea

b)

bacteria

c)

eukarya

d)

monera

96.

Which of these contain prokaryotes?

(p.15)

a)

monera

b)

eukarya

c)

archaea

d)

bacteria

97.

Archaea are single-celled organism that are visually similar to bacteria.

(p.15)

a)

True

b)

False

98.

Achaea were considered ___________.

(p.15)

a)

flagella

b)

extremophiles

c)

monera

d)

fimbriae

99.

Initially, Achaea and Bacteria where classified together into the kingdom of Monera.

(p.15)

a)

True

b)

False

100.

Archaea contain a single circular ____________-.

(p.15)

a)

chromosome

b)

cytoplasn

c)

nucleus

d)

nucleolus

101.

All bacterias contain:

(p.15)

a)

cell membrane

b)

mitochondria

c)

cytoplasm

d)

chromosome

102.

Some bacterias contain:

(p.15)

a)

chromosome

b)

mithocontria

c)

flagella

d)

fimbriae

103.

Both , Eukaryotes and Archaea start translation with methionine, contain similar RNA polymerases and associate their DNA with histones.

(p.15)

a)

True

b)

False

104.

Approximately, how many bacterias are on Earth?

(p.16)

a)

2 x 1040

b)

3 x 1015

c)

5 x 1030

d)

4 x 1020

105.

Bacteria perform essential functions for human beings.

(p.16)

a)

True

b)

False

106.

All bacterias are mutualistic symbiotes, both humans and bacterias benefit from the relationship.

(p.16)

a)

True

b)

False

107.

Bacteria outnumber human cells in the body by ______.

(p.16)

a)

2:8

b)

5:5

c)

9:2

d)

10:1

108.

Other bacteria are pathogens or parasites, meaning that they provide no advantage or benefit to the host, but rather causes disease.

(p.160)

a)

True

b)

False

109.

Pathogenic bacteria may live intracellularly only.

(p.16)

a)

True

b)

False

110.

Spherical bacteria is known as:

(p.17)

a)

spherical

b)

cocci

c)

bacilli

d)

spirilli

111.

cocci include common pathogens such as:

(p.17)

a)

staphylococcus aereus

b)

mycobacterium tuberculosis

c)

leptospira interrogans

d)

streptococcus pyogenes

112.

Bacteria arre classified by:

(p.41)

a)

shape

b)

color

c)

size

d)

All of the above

113.

Rod-shape bacteria is known as:

(p.41)

a)

cocci

b)

bacilli

c)

spirilli

114.

Spiral-shaped bacteria is know as:

(p.41)

a)

cocci

b)

bacilli

c)

spirilli

115.

Obligate aerobes require______ for metabolism.

(p.18)

a)

oxygen

b)

air

c)

water

d)

color

116.

Anaerobes re bacterias that:

(p.18)

a)

not required oxygen, does not use fermentation

b)

required oxygen, does not use fermentation

c)

not require oxygen, use fermentation

d)

required oxygen, use fermentation

117.

Anaerobes re bacterias that:

(p.18)

a)

not required oxygen, does not use fermentation

b)

required oxygen, does not use fermentation

c)

not require oxygen, use fermentation

d)

required oxygen, use fermentation

118.

There are different types of anaerobe, obligate anaerobes, facultative anaerobes and aerotolerant anaerobes.

(p18)

a)

True

b)

False

119.

obligate aerobes:

(p.41/18)

a)

can survive in environments with or without oxygen and will toggle between metabolic processes based on the environment.

b)

cannot survive in oxygen - containing environments and can only carry out anaerobic metabolism

c)

require oxygen for metabolism.

d)

cannot use oxygen for metabolism, but can survive in an oxygen - containing environment.

120.

All bacterias require oxygen for survival.

(p.18)

a)

True

b)

False

121.

_______________ can survive in environments with or without oxygen and will toggle between metabolic processes based on the environment.

(p.41)

a)

facultative anaerobes

b)

aerotolerant anaerobes

c)

obligate aerobes

d)

obligate anaerobes

122.

Prokaryotes cells are multi-celled organism.

(p.18)

a)

True

b)

False

123.

The cell wall forms______________ of the cell.

(p.18)

a)

the movement

b)

outer barrier

c)

inner barrier

124.

What forms the envelope?

(p.18)

a)

cell wall

b)

plasma membrane

c)

cell membrane

d)

plasma wall

125.

Bacteria can be classified by the color their cell walls turn during Gram staining with a crystal violet stain, followed by a counterstain with safranin.

(p.19)

a)

True

b)

False

126.

Only the cell wall provide structure and controls the movement of solutes into and out of the bacterium.

(p.18)

a)

True

b)

False

127.

Gram-negative bacteria have a thin cell wall composed of peptidoglycan and an outer membrane containing :

(p.19)

a)

peptidoglycan

b)

lipoteichoic acid

c)

phospholipids

d)

lipopolysaccharides

128.

Gram-positive bacterial have a thick cell wall composed of:

(p.19)

a)

peptidoglycan

b)

lipoteichoic acid

c)

phospholipids

d)

lipopolysaccharides

129.

Bacteria may have _______ flagella that generate propulsion to move the bacterium toward food or away from inmune cells.

a)

one

b)

2

c)

all of the above

d)

many

130.

Moving in response to chemical stimuli is called ____________.

(p.19)

a)

flagellin

b)

plasmids

c)

chemotaxis

d)

periplasmic space

131.

Bacterial flagella contain a filament composed of flagellin, a basal body that anchors and rotates the flagellum, and a hook that connects the 2.

(p.19)

a)

True

b)

False

132.

Prokaryotes carry out the electron transport chain using the ___________.

(p.19

a)

cell membrane

b)

flagella

c)

chematoxis

d)

fillament

133.

The ____________ is a complex structure that anchors the flagellum to the cytoplasmic membrane.

(p.19)

a)

ribosome

b)

cell membrane

c)

hook

d)

basal body

134.

Bacteria contain a cell wall.

(p.19)

a)

True

b)

False

135.

Basal body is the motor of flagellum , rotates at rates up to 300Hz.

(p.19)

a)

True

b)

False

136.

Archaea contain:

(p.19)

a)

cytoplasm

b)

flagella

c)

ribosome

d)

cell wall

137.

Prokaryotes and eukaryotes have different-sized ribosomes but they carry them in the same way.

(p.20)

a)

True

b)

False

138.

Hyperbaric oxygen may be used as a treatment for certain types of bacterial infections. In this therapy, the patient is placed in a chamber in which the partial pressure of oxygen is significantly increased, increasing the partial pressure of oxygen in the patient's tissues. This treatment is most likely used for infections with:

(p.48)

a)

obligate aerobic bacteria

b)

facultative anaerobic bacteria

c)

aerotolerant anaerobic bacteria

d)

obligate anaerobic bacteria

139.

Which of the following does NOT describe connective tissue cells?

(p.48)

a)

They amount for most cells in muscle, bones and tendons.

b)

They secrete substances to form the extracellular matrix.

c)

In organs, they tend to form the stroma.

d)

In organs, they provide support for epithelial cells.

140.

Which of the following types of nucleic acid could form the genome of a virus?

(p.48)

a)

Single-stranded RNA

b)

Double-stranded DNA

c)

Single-stranded DNA

d)

All of the above

141.

Which of the following activities occurs in the Golgi apparatus?

(p.48)

a)

synthesis of proteins

b)

modification and distribution of proteins

c)

breakdown of lipids and carbohydrates

d)

production of ATP

142.

Mitochondrial DNA is:

(p.48)

a)

circular

b)

self-replicating

c)

single-stranded

d)

cell division

143.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

(p.48)

a)

lipid synthesis

b)

poison detoxification

c)

protein synthesis

d)

transport of proteins

144.

What is the main function of the nucleolus?

(p.48)

a)

ribosomal RNA synthesis

b)

DNA replication

c)

cell division

d)

chromosome assembly

145.

Which of the following organelles is surrounded by a single membrane?

(.48)

a)

lysosomes

b)

mitochondria

c)

nuclei

d)

ribosomes

146.

Which of the following is NOT a difference that would allow one to distinguish a prokaryotic and an eukaryotic cell?

(p.49)

a)

ribosomal subunit weight

b)

presence of nucleus

c)

presence of a membrane on the outside surface of the cell

d)

presence of membrane-bound organelles

147.

Which of the following does NOT contain tubulin?

(p.49)

a)

cilia

b)

flagella

c)

microfilaments

d)

centrioles

148.

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) enters the human body and remains dormant in the nervous system until it produce an outbreak after exposure to heat, radiation or other stimuli. Which of the following statements correctly describe HSV?

(p.49)

a)

While it remains dormant in the nervous system, the virus is ints lytic cycle.

b)

During an outbreak, the virus is in the lysogenic cycle.

c)

Herpes simplex virus adds its genetic information to the genetic information of the cell.

d)

The herpes simplex virus contains a tail sheath and tail fibers.

149.

Resistance to antibiotics is a well-recognized medical problem. Which mechanism(s) can account for a bacterium's ability to increase its genetic variability and thus adapt itself to resist different antibiotics?

(p.49)

a)

Binary fission

b)

Conjugation

c)

Transduction

150.

A bacterial cell is noted to be resistant to penicillin. The bacterium is transferred to a colony that lacks the fertility factor, and the rest of the colony does not become resistant to penicillin. However, the penicillin-resistant cell has also started to exhibit other phenotypic characteristics, including secretion of a novel protein. Which of the following methods of bacterial recombination is NOT likely to account for this change?

(p.49)

a)

conjugation

b)

transformation

c)

transduction

d)

infection with bacteriophage

151.

In Alzheimer's disease, a protein called the amyloid precursor protein (APP) is cleaved to form a protein called ß-amyloid.This protein has a ß-pleated sheet structure and precipitates to form plaques in the brain. This mechanism of disease is most similar to which of the following pathogens?

(p.49)

a)

bacteria

b)

viruses

c)

prions

d)

virions

152.

After infection of all cell, a viral particle must transport itself to the nucleus in order to produce viral proteins. What is the likely genomic content of the virus?

(p.49)

a)

Double-stranded DNA

b)

Double-stranded RNA

c)

Positive-sense RNA

d)

Negative-sense RNA

153.

Eukaryotic DNA is carried on a single circular chromosome.

(p.20)

a)

True

b)

False

154.

Where are found the true histones?

(p.20)

a)

archaea

b)

plasmids

c)

filament

d)

cell wall

155.

Cell membrane is used for the electron transport chain and generation of ATP.

(p.20)

a)

True

b)

False

156.

Prokaryotic ribosomes contain ___________ subunits.

(20)

a)

40S / 60S

b)

80S / 50S

c)

30S / 50S

d)

20S / 30S

157.

Eukaryotic ribosomes contain ____________ ribosomes.

(p.20)

a)

40S / 60S

b)

80S / 20S

c)

30S / 50S

d)

40S / 50S

158.

DNA acquired from external sources may also be carried on smaller circular structures known as ___________.

(p.20)

a)

stator

b)

mirhocondria

c)

filament

d)

plasmid

159.

Prokaryotic reproduce via asexual reproduction in the form of binary fission.

(p.25)

a)

True

b)

False

160.

_______________ are capable of acquiring and using genetic material from outside the cell.

(p.25)

a)

Prokaryotes

b)

Eukaryotes

161.

_________________ is a simple form of asexual reproduction seen in prokaryotes.

(p.25)

a)

replication

b)

circular chromosomes

c)

binary fission

d)

invagination

162.

The circular chromosomes attaches to the cell wall and replicates while the cell continues to grow in size.

(p.25)

a)

True

b)

False

163.

The _______________ and ___________ begin to grow inward along the midline of the cell to produce two identical daughter cells.

(p.25)

a)

circular chromosome

b)

plasma membrane

c)

cell wall

d)

cell membrane

164.

Binary fission requires more events than mitosis.

(p.25)

a)

True

b)

False

165.

To the single circular chromosomes in prokaryotes, extrachromosomal material can be carried in __________.

(p.26)

a)

transformation

b)

conjugation

c)

episomes

d)

plasmids

166.

Plasmids may contain antibiotic resistance genes or episomes.

(p.26)

a)

True

b)

False

167.

Plasmids can integrate into the genome are called:

(p.26)

a)

episomes

b)

lag phase

c)

death phase

d)

expotential

168.

Bacterial genetic recombination _______ bacterial diversity.

(p.26)

a)

increase

b)

decrease

169.

Occurs when genetic material from the surroundings is taken up by a cell, which can be incorporated this material into its genome:

(p.27)

a)

Conjugation

b)

Transformation

170.

Is the transfer of genetic material form one bacterium to another across a conjugation bridge; a plasmid can be transferred form F + cells to F - cells or a portion of the genome can be transferred from an Hfr cell to a recipient.

(p.27)

a)

Conjugation

b)

Transformation

171.

The best studied sex factor is the fertility (F) factor in E.coli.

(p.27)

a)

True

b)

False

172.

Donor male :

(p.27)

a)

+

b)

-

173.

Recipient female:

(p.27)

a)

+

b)

-

174.

Is the transfer of genetic materia; from one bacterium to another via a bacteriophage vector:

(p.28)

a)

conjugation

b)

transformation

c)

transduction

d)

transposon

175.

Are the genetic elements that can insert into or remove themselves from the genome:

(p.29)

a)

Conjugation

b)

Transformation

c)

Transduction

d)

Transposons

176.

Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria.

(p.28)

a)

True

b)

False

177.

Bacteria reproduce via:

(p.29)

a)

binary fission

b)

cell membrane

c)

mitosis

d)

bacteria conjugation

178.

The bacteria adapt to new local conditions during:

(p.29)

a)

lag phase

b)

exponential (log) phase

c)

stationary phase

d)

death phase

179.

Growth then increase exponentially during:

(p.29)

a)

lag phase

b)

exponential (log) phase

c)

stationary phase

d)

death phase

180.

As resources are reduce, growth levels off during:

(p.29)

a)

lag phase

b)

exponential (log) phase

c)

stationary phase

d)

death phase

181.

As resources are depleted, bacteria undergo a :

(p.29)

a)

lag phase

b)

exponential (log) phase

c)

stationary phase

d)

death phase

182.

How many phases are for the bacterial growth curve?

(p.29)

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

183.

Which are the mechanism of bacterial genetic recombination?

(p.28)

a)

tranformation

b)

conjugation

c)

trasnsposons

d)

transduction

184.

Viruses are composed of genetic material, a protein coat, and sometimes an envelope containing lipids.

(p.31)

a)

True

b)

False

185.

Viruses are ____________ parasites, they can not survive and replicate outside of a host cell.

(p.31)

a)

intracellular

b)

cellular

186.

Viruses reproduce independently.

(p.31)

a)

True

b)

False

187.

Bacteriophages are viruses that target bacteria.

(p.31)

a)

True

b)

False

188.

Injects the genetic material into a bacterium:

(p.31)

a)

tail fibers

b)

caspid

c)

tail sheath

d)

host cells

189.

Allow the bacteriophage to attach to the host cell.

(p.31)

a)

capsid

b)

host cell

c)

tail seath

d)

tail fibers

190.

Viral genomes may be made of various nucleic acids.

(p.31

)

a)

True

b)

False

191.

Single-strated RNA viruses may be ________________ that can be translated by the host cell.

(p.32)

a)

positive sense

b)

negative sense

192.

Requires a complementary strand to be synthesized by RNA replicase before translation:

(p.32)

a)

positive sense

b)

negative sense

193.

______________ contain a single-stranded RNA genome, from which a complementary DNA stand is ,made using reverse transcriptase.

(p.32)

a)

virions

b)

nucleic acids

c)

genomes

d)

retroviruses

194.

Virions are individual viruses particles.

(p.32)

a)

True

b)

False

195.

Viruses infects cells by attaching all receptors, and can then enter the cell by fusing with the plasma membrane.

(p.33)

a)

True

b)

False

196.

The human immunodeficiency (HIV) is a retrovirus that utilizes this life cycle which is one of the characteristics that make HIV so easy to treat.

(p.32)

a)

true

b)

false

197.

Without the proper receptors, a cell is essentially invisible to the virus.

(p.34)

a)

True

b)

False

198.

The virus reproduces by replicating and translating genetic material using the host cell’s:

(p.34)

a)

ribosomes

b)

tRNA

c)

amino acids

d)

enzymes

199.

Viral progeny are released through cell death, lysis, or __________.

(p.35)

a)

ectoderm

b)

effector

c)

extrusion

d)

epididymis

200.

Bacteriophages specific cycles are:

(p.35)

a)

lytic cycle

b)

lysogenic cycle

c)

human immunodeficiency virus cycle

201.

The bacteriophage produces massive numbers of new virions until the cell lyses. Bacteria in this phase are termed virulent:

(p.35)

a)

lytic cycle

b)

lysogenic cycle

202.

The virus integrates into the host genome as a pro-virus or prophage, which can then reproduce along with the cell. The provirus can remain in the genome indefinitely, or may leave the genome in response to a stimulus and enter the lytic cycle:

(p.35)

a)

lytic cycle

b)

lysogenic cycle

203.

_____________ are infectious proteins that trigger misfolding of other proteins, usually converting an α-helical structure to a β-pleated sheet. This decreases the solubility of the protein and increases its resistance to degradation.

(p.36)

a)

prions

b)

viroids

c)

virus

d)

bacteria

204.

___________ are plant pathogens that are small circles of complementary RNA that can turn off genes, resulting in metabolic and structural changes and, potentially, cell death.

(p.36)

a)

prions

b)

viroids

c)

virus

d)

bacteria