WorksheetsBio Multiple - Cell Membrane
Total questions: 103
Worksheet time: 54mins
What part of the phospholipid is hydrophilic?
Fatty acid tails
Phosphate head
Lipid bilayer
Protein channel
Which part of the phospholipid repels water?
Phosphate group
Polar head
Nonpolar tail
Channel protein
Why is polarity important in the cell membrane?
It prevents diffusion
It allows selective permeability
It makes the membrane rigid
It breaks down solutes
What is diffusion?
Movement of water through a membrane
Active transport using ATP
Movement of molecules from high to low concentration
Movement of molecules from low to high concentration
Osmosis refers specifically to the movement of:
Proteins
Water
Ions
Lipids
What is the difference between active and passive transport?
Active uses proteins; passive doesn’t
Passive uses ATP; active doesn’t
Active requires energy; passive doesn’t
There is no difference
Which of the following is an example of passive transport?
Endocytosis
Sodium-potassium pump
Facilitated diffusion
Exocytosis
Which molecule can diffuse freely across the cell membrane without a protein channel?
(a)
What is required for glucose to enter a cell?
A) A pump
B) ATP
C) Facilitated diffusion through a protein
D) Diffusion through the lipid bilayer
Aquaporins are specialized for the transport of:
Sugars
Oxygen
Water
Ions
Why can’t any molecule travel through aquaporins?
They are gated
They are nonpolar
They are size- and polarity-specific
They are only present in plants
What do identification proteins do?
Transport molecules
Mark cells as "self"
Open and close channels
Break down toxins
In a hypertonic solution, what happens to a cell?
It swells
It shrinks
It bursts
Nothing changes
A cell has 80% water and 20% salt. It is placed in a solution with 85% salt. What type of solution is this?
Isotonic
Hypotonic
Hypertonic
Neutral
Why do cells divide?
To decrease surface area
To prevent reproduction
For growth and repair
To avoid photosynthesis
What is the main function of a cell's DNA?
Store energy
Provide nutrients
Carry genetic instructions
Create ATP
During which phase does a cell spend most of its life?
Prophase
Metaphase
Cytokinesis
Interphase
Which of the following is NOT part of the cell cycle?
M phase
G1 phase
G3 phase
S phase
What happens during interphase?
Chromosomes line up
DNA is replicated
Chromosomes separate
The cell splits in two
What are chromosomes made of?
Lipids and proteins
RNA and sugars
DNA and proteins
Carbohydrates and DNA
Which structure connects sister chromatids?
A) Centriole
B) Spindle fiber
C) Centromere
D) Nucleolus
What best describes prophase?
Chromosomes are pulled apart
DNA replicates
Chromosomes condense and spindle forms
Cell pinches in two
What happens during metaphase?
Chromosomes uncoil
Chromosomes line up at the center
Chromatids separate
Nuclear membrane reforms
In plant cells, cytokinesis involves:
Pinching of the cell membrane
Formation of a cleavage furrow
Formation of a cell plate
Breaking of the cell wall
Which of the following terms describes a cancer that spreads to other parts of the body?
Benign
Malignant
Apoptotic
Latent
Which of the following increases your risk of cancer?
Regular exercise
UV radiation
Drinking water
Healthy diet
What is the role of tumor suppressor genes?
Speed up cell division
Prevent mutations
Detect viruses
Slow or stop cell division
How many chromosomes are found in human cells after S phase?
23
46
92
44
How many main divisions occur during meiosis?
1
2
3
4
What is the final product of meiosis?
2 diploid cells
4 diploid cells
Are the cells produced by meiosis genetically identical?
Yes, they are clones
No, they are genetically unique
They are identical to the parent
They are identical in pairs
During which stage do homologous chromosomes line up in the middle?
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Metaphase II
Anaphase II
When do sister chromatids separate in meiosis?
Metaphase I
Anaphase I
Anaphase II
Telophase I
When does crossing over occur?
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Telophase II
Anaphase I
What is the purpose of crossing over?
To reduce chromosome number
To duplicate DNA
To increase genetic variation
To make identical cells
What forms during prophase I?
Sister chromatids
Spindle fibers and tetrads
Cell plates
Cleavage furrows
What is a tetrad?
Four chromatids lined up
Four cells created in meiosis
A type of chromosome mutation
A phase in mitosis
Meiosis increases genetic diversity through:
Binary fission
Crossing over and independent assortment
Which of the following happens only in meiosis, not mitosis?
DNA replication
Chromosome alignment
Tetrad formation
Cytokinesis
Which cells undergo meiosis in humans?
Skin cells
Muscle cells
Gametes (sperm and egg)
Liver cells
What is the chromosome number in human sperm cells?
23
46
92
44
What happens at the end of meiosis II?
Two identical cells are formed
DNA is duplicated
Four unique haploid cells are formed
Crossing over occurs
How does meiosis contribute to evolution?
By producing exact copies of cells
By increasing mutation rates
By increasing genetic variation
By reducing genetic diversity
What is a dominant allele?
An allele that is always recessive
An allele that is only expressed when paired with another dominant
An allele that is expressed when at least one copy is present
An allele that causes mutations
What is the definition of a genotype?
Physical traits
A pair of identical alleles
Which of the following shows a heterozygous genotype?
AA
aa
Aa
A
A phenotype refers to:
The genetic code
The environment's effect on DNA
The physical appearance of a trait
The DNA sequence only
What is a Punnett square used for?
Determining cell cycle stages
Predicting genetic cross outcomes
Cloning DNA
Determining blood type
A frog with genotype SS and GG is crossed with ss and gg. What is the genotype of the offspring?
SS GG
Ss Gg
ss gg
Ss gg
What type of dominance shows both traits equally (like AB blood)?
Incomplete dominance
Codominance
Recessive inheritance
Blended dominance
In incomplete dominance, the result is:
Only the dominant allele is seen
A blend of the two alleles
Only the recessive trait is seen
Both traits are equally visible
What term refers to different forms of the same gene?
Alleles
Genotypes
Phenotypes
Chromatids
What does it mean if an individual is homozygous?
They have one dominant and one recessive allele
They carry identical alleles
They have two different alleles
They have no alleles
What are polygenic traits?
Traits with one gene
Traits controlled by multiple genes
Traits inherited from only one parent
Traits caused by mutations
What are pedigrees used for?
Showing phases of mitosis
Mapping DNA
Tracing inheritance through generations
Cloning genes
Gregor Mendel worked with:
Fruit flies
Mice
Pea plants
Humans
A carrier of a sex-linked trait is usually:
A male with two X chromosomes
A female with one affected X chromosome
A male with an affected Y chromosome
Any individual with a dominant trait
What is the shape of a DNA molecule?
Triple helix
Single strand
Double helix
Ladder-like flat ribbon
What are the three parts of a DNA nucleotide?
Phosphate, sugar, lipid
Phosphate, nitrogen base, deoxyribose sugar
Ribose, base, lipid
Hydrogen, carbon, oxygen
Which bases pair together in DNA?
A) A–G, C–T
B) A–C, G–T
What does Chargaff’s rule state?
DNA is made of amino acids
DNA has equal amounts of A and T, and C and G
DNA contains uracil
RNA has more bases than DNA
What holds the nitrogen bases together in the DNA molecule?
Covalent bonds
Ionic bonds
Peptide bonds
Hydrogen bonds
What kind of bond connects the sugar and phosphate in DNA?
Ionic
Covalent
Hydrogen
Peptide
Which of the following is a purine?
Cytosine
Uracil
Thymine
Adenine
Which of the following is a pyrimidine?
Guanine
Cytosine
Adenine
Histidine
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
M phase
G1 phase
G2 phase
S phase
What enzyme unwinds DNA during replication?
DNA polymerase
Helicase
Ligase
RNA polymerase
What enzyme adds new bases to a growing DNA strand?
DNA polymerase
Helicase
Which protein keeps the DNA strands separated during replication?
DNA polymerase
Ligase
Single-stranded binding proteins
Ribosomes
What is the complementary DNA strand for ATGTACCTTA?
TACATGGATT
TACAGUGAAU
TACAATGGAT
TACATGGAAT
Which team was NOT involved in the race to discover DNA’s structure?
Watson and Crick
Avery and MacLeod
Franklin and Wilkins
Pauling’s lab
What is the purpose of protein synthesis?
To break down sugars
To build proteins from DNA instructions
To replicate DNA
To repair damaged cells
Where does transcription take place?
Ribosome
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
What is the product of transcription?
DNA
tRNA
mRNA
Protein
Where does translation occur?
Nucleus
Golgi body
What is the role of mRNA?
Carries amino acids
Forms ribosomes
Brings DNA into the cytoplasm
Carries the genetic code from DNA to ribosome
What does tRNA do during translation?
Builds DNA
Translates codons into amino acids
Forms hydrogen bonds
Destroys incorrect proteins
What is the function of rRNA?
Cuts up RNA
Delivers amino acids
Builds ribosomes
Translates mRNA
Which of the following pairs a codon with its anticodon?
DNA with DNA
mRNA with tRNA
rRNA with tRNA
Ribosome with DNA
What amino acid does the DNA sequence AAA code for?
Phenylalanine
Lysine
Asparagine
Glycine
What is a codon?
A three-letter sequence in DNA
A three-base sequence in mRNA
A ribosomal protein
An amino acid chain
What is the start codon?
UAA
AUG
UGA
AAG
What is formed at the end of translation?
DNA
mRNA
What is the tRNA anticodon for the mRNA codon UUC?
UUC
AAG
AAC
UUG
What type of bond links amino acids in a protein?
Ionic bond
Hydrogen bond
Peptide bond
Covalent bond
What is genetic engineering?
Breeding only pure animals
Editing DNA to change an organism
Mixing different blood types
Creating identical twins
What tool is used to cut DNA at specific locations?
Polymerase
Ligase
Restriction enzyme
Helicase
What is the function of gel electrophoresis?
Replicates DNA
Separates DNA fragments by size
Injects DNA into cells
Creates mutations
What is recombinant DNA?
DNA from one species
DNA that codes for RNA
DNA combined from two organisms
DNA with no genetic variation
What is a plasmid?
What is CRISPR used for?
Copying RNA
Editing genes
Staining cells
Destroying proteins
What is the purpose of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)?
To combine two cells
To visualize proteins
To amplify DNA
To make RNA
What organism is often used in genetic engineering to produce insulin?
Yeast
Mice
E. coli
Viruses
What is gene therapy?
Making new DNA
Inserting genes to fix genetic disorders
Curing disease with antibiotics
Creating hybrid animals
What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
Organisms made from viruses
Organisms with artificially altered genes
Organisms with only recessive traits
Organisms that live in labs
Why is DNA fingerprinting useful?
For growing crops
For solving crimes and identifying people
For making insulin
For detecting viruses
Which step is NOT part of cloning an organism?
Donating a somatic cell
Donating an egg cell
Fertilizing with sperm
Inserting the embryo into a surrogate
What is a transgenic organism?
An organism with an extra chromosome
An organism with genes from another species
An organism with a mutation
An organism that cannot reproduce
Which of these is a concern about genetic engineering?
Increased biodiversity
Greater crop yield
Ethical and safety risks
More reliable inheritance
What role does ligase play in DNA technology?
Cuts DNA at restriction sites
Adds RNA primers
Seals DNA fragments together
Denatures proteins
During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?
G2 phase
S phase
M phase
G1 phase
What is the main function of spindle fibers during cell division?
To replicate DNA
To form the nuclear membrane
To produce energy
To separate chromosomes
Which process increases genetic diversity during meiosis?
Crossing over
DNA replication
Cytokinesis
Chromosome condensation
