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WorksheetsBACT 1003 Chapter 5 Quiz - Eukaryote
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Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the main topic of Chapter 5 in BACT 1003?
Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes
Viruses
Bacteria
Which section is included in Chapter 5 of BACT 1003?
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
What is one of the recommended readings related to Chapter 5?
5.1 Unicellular Eukaryotic Parasites
5.1 Prokaryotic Cells
5.1 Viral Structures
5.1 Bacterial Growth
Which of the following eukaryotic organisms is typically unicellular or a few colonial?
Fungi
Protozoa
Helminths
Arthropods
Which category of eukaryotic organisms can be unicellular, colonial, or multicellular?
Protozoa
Helminths
Fungi
Arthropods
What type of eukaryotic organisms are helminths?
Unicellular
Multicellular except reproductive stages
Colonial
Unicellular or a few colonial
Which of the following is an example of an animal vector of diseases?
Algae
Protozoa
Arthropods
Fungi
What is the function of the mitochondrion in a eukaryotic cell?
Protein synthesis
Energy production
Photosynthesis
Lipid storage
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells?
Ribosome
Golgi complex
Lysosome
Peroxisome
What is the primary role of the Golgi complex in a eukaryotic cell?
DNA replication
Modifying and packaging proteins
Photosynthesis
Lipid synthesis
Which structure in the eukaryotic cell is responsible for housing the cell's genetic material?
Nucleus
Ribosome
Mitochondrion
Lysosome
Which of the following is considered an external organelle or structure in a eukaryotic cell?
Ribosomes
Flagella
Nucleus
Mitochondria
What is the primary function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
Energy production
Protein synthesis
Genetic material storage
Photosynthesis
Which structure is part of the cytoskeleton in a eukaryotic cell?
Microtubules
Golgi complex
Chloroplasts
Glycocalyx
Which of the following cell shapes is associated with the Chromulina alga?
Spheroid
Fusiform
Bell-shaped
Ovoid
What is the shape of the Trypanosoma cell?
Spheroid
Fusiform
Bell-shaped
Ring-shaped
Identify the cell shape of Vorticella from the options below.
Ovoid
Ring-shaped
Bell-shaped
Fusiform
Which organism is associated with an ovoid cell shape?
Chromulina
Trypanosoma
Paramecium
Plasmodium ovale
What is the cell shape of Plasmodium ovale?
Spheroid
Fusiform
Bell-shaped
Ring-shaped
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Synthesizes proteins
Packages proteins in vesicles
Exterior of cell made of phospholipids and proteins
Houses DNA and nucleolus
Which cell structure is responsible for synthesizing proteins?
Golgi apparatus
Ribosomes
Lysosome
Centrosome
What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?
Synthesizes lipids and detoxifies the cell
Packages proteins in vesicles for secretion, storage, or to become cell membrane
Digests large molecules, organelles, and cells with enzymes
Houses DNA and nucleolus
Which structure is responsible for making ATP in the cell?
Mitochondria
Nucleus
Smooth ER
Centrosome
What is the function of the nucleolus?
Synthesizes lipids and detoxifies the cell
Makes rRNA and assembles ribosomes
Exterior of cell made of phospholipids and proteins
Digests small molecules to detoxify the cell
What is the primary function of the nucleolus?
DNA replication
rRNA synthesis
Protein degradation
Lipid synthesis
Which structure is responsible for assembling ribosomal units?
Nuclear envelope
Chromatin
Nucleolus
Nuclear pore
What is the role of nuclear pores in the nucleus?
Synthesize proteins
Allow passage of molecules
Store genetic material
Produce lipids
What is contained within the nuclear envelope?
Ribosomes
Genetic material
Mitochondria
Golgi apparatus
What are ribosomes composed of?
DNA and lipids
rRNA and proteins
Carbohydrates and lipids
DNA and proteins
Where can ribosomes be found in the cell?
Only in the nucleus
Scattered in the cytoplasm or associated with the RER
Only in the mitochondria
Only in the Golgi apparatus
What is the size of eukaryotic ribosomes compared to prokaryotic ribosomes?
Smaller than prokaryotic ribosomes
Larger than prokaryotic ribosomes
The same size as prokaryotic ribosomes
Non-existent in eukaryotes
What is the primary function of ribosomes?
DNA replication
Lipid synthesis
Protein synthesis
Carbohydrate metabolism
What is a key characteristic of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
It is a closed tubular network without ribosomes.
It is continuous with the nuclear envelope and has ribosomes attached.
It functions in the synthesis and storage of lipids.
It is involved in detoxification processes.
What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?
Protein synthesis and transport.
Lipid synthesis and detoxification.
DNA replication.
Photosynthesis.
How does the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) contribute to protein processing?
It stores proteins for long-term use.
It synthesizes proteins and shunts them into the ER for packaging and transport.
It breaks down proteins into amino acids.
It converts proteins into lipids.
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
Photosynthesis
Modifies, stores, and packages proteins
DNA replication
Cellular respiration
What are the flattened sacs in the Golgi apparatus called?
Vesicles
Cisternae
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Which side of the Golgi apparatus is known as the "receiving" side?
Trans face
Cis face
Lateral face
Basal face
What is the sequence of protein transport from the nucleus to secretion?
Nucleus → Golgi → RER → Vesicles → Secretion
Nucleus → Vesicles → RER → Golgi → Secretion
Nucleus → RER → Golgi → Vesicles → Secretion
Nucleus → Secretion → Golgi → RER → Vesicles
What is the primary function of lysosomes?
Photosynthesis
Protein synthesis
Digest foreign substances
Transport of oxygen
Which organelle is responsible for autophagy?
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Ribosomes
Chloroplasts
What type of enzymes do peroxisomes contain?
Digestive enzymes
Oxidative enzymes
Photosynthetic enzymes
Hydrolytic enzymes
What is one of the functions of peroxisomes?
Protein synthesis
Metabolic breakdown of amino acids and fatty acids
Photosynthesis
DNA replication
What is the primary function of mitochondria?
Protein synthesis
Energy (ATP) production
Photosynthesis
Lipid storage
What type of DNA do mitochondria contain?
Linear, single-stranded DNA
Circular, double-stranded DNA
Linear, double-stranded DNA
Circular, single-stranded DNA
Which structure within the mitochondria holds the enzymes and electron carriers of aerobic respiration?
Matrix
Cristae
Outer membrane
Intermembrane space
How do mitochondria divide?
Through binary fission, independently of the cell
By mitosis, along with the cell
By meiosis, independently of the cell
Through budding, along with the cell
What is the primary function of chloroplasts?
Cellular respiration
Photosynthesis
Protein synthesis
Lipid storage
Where are chloroplasts commonly found?
Animal cells
Fungal cells
Algae and plant cells
Bacterial cells
What type of DNA do chloroplasts contain?
Linear, ss DNA
Circular, ds DNA
Linear, ds DNA
Circular, ss DNA
What is the structure of chloroplast membranes?
Single-membraned
Triple-membraned
Double-membraned
Quadruple-membraned
What are the three main components of the cytoskeleton?
Microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules
Actin, myosin, and keratin
Tubulin, collagen, and elastin
Fibronectin, laminin, and integrin
Which function is NOT associated with the cytoskeleton?
Movement of cytoplasm
Photosynthesis
Anchoring organelles
Structural support
What is the primary role of microtubules in the cytoskeleton?
Energy production
DNA replication
Structural support and transport
Protein synthesis
What is the primary function of actin filaments in muscle contraction?
To provide structural support to the cell membrane
To facilitate amoeboid movement
To interact with myosin for muscle contraction
To form the nucleolus
Which cellular process involves the formation of a contractile ring during cytokinesis?
Cytoplasmic streaming
Amoeboid movement
Muscle contraction
Contractile ring formation
What is the role of actin filaments in amoeboid movement?
They form the cell membrane
They assist in cytoplasmic streaming
They enable the cell to change shape and move
They are involved in muscle contraction
What is the primary function of intermediate filaments in cells?
Provide structural support and maintain cell shape
Facilitate cell division
Transport organelles within the cell
Synthesize proteins
Which structure is associated with microtubules and plays a key role in cell division?
Centriole
Nucleus
Ribosome
Mitochondria
What is the primary function of the cell wall?
To store genetic information
To provide structural support and shape
To facilitate cellular respiration
To synthesize proteins
Which of the following substances is commonly found in the cell walls of algae?
Chitin
Silicon dioxide
Glycogen
Hemoglobin
What is the composition of the cytoplasmic (cell) membrane?
Single layer of proteins
Bilayer of phospholipids and proteins
Triple layer of carbohydrates
Double layer of nucleic acids
How do sterols contribute to the cytoplasmic membrane?
They provide energy
They confer stability
They transport nutrients
They synthesize DNA
What is the primary structural component of the eukaryotic plasma membrane?
Phospholipid bilayer
Glycoproteins
Cholesterol
Carbohydrates
What role does cholesterol play in the eukaryotic plasma membrane?
It acts as a carbohydrate source.
It maintains membrane fluidity.
It serves as a protein channel.
It functions as a lipid anchor.
Which components are important for cell recognition in the eukaryotic plasma membrane?
Phospholipids and cholesterol
Glycoproteins and glycolipids
Proteins and lipids
Carbohydrates and proteins
What is the primary composition of the extracellular matrix (ECM)?
Living cells and tissues
Non-living complex mix of fibrous proteins and polysaccharides
Only polysaccharides
Only fibrous proteins
Which of the following is a function of the extracellular matrix (ECM)?
Produces energy for cells
Supports and anchors cells
Transports oxygen
Synthesizes proteins
How does the extracellular matrix (ECM) contribute to cell signaling?
By producing hormones
By separating tissues
By functioning in cell signaling
By storing nutrients
What is the primary function of cilia in eukaryotes?
Photosynthesis
Feeding and filtering
DNA replication
Protein synthesis
How are cilia different from flagella?
Cilia are long and single, while flagella are short and numerous.
Cilia are short and more numerous, while flagella are long and single.
Cilia are used for photosynthesis, while flagella are used for feeding.
Cilia are found in prokaryotes, while flagella are found in eukaryotes.
What structural feature do both cilia and flagella share?
9+2 array of microtubules
Double helix structure
Lipid bilayer
Ribosomal RNA
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells but not prokaryotic cells?
Single chromosome
Circular DNA
Multiple chromosomes
No nucleus
What type of cell division is found in prokaryotes?
Mitosis
Meiosis
Binary fission
Budding
Which of the following is a component of the cell wall in eukaryotic plant cells?
Peptidoglycan
Cellulose
Glycopeptide
Chitin
What is the size range of prokaryotic cells?
~0.5–1 μM
~5–20 μM
~10–50 μM
~1–5 μM
Which type of ribosomes are found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells?
70S
80S
60S
50S
Which of the following is a type of eukaryotic microbe?
Bacteria
Fungi
Viruses
Archaea
What category do algae belong to?
Prokaryotic microbes
Eukaryotic microbes
Viruses
Archaea
Which of the following is not a eukaryotic microbe?
Protozoa
Parasitic worms
Bacteria
Algae
What is a characteristic of algae?
Multicellular and non-photosynthetic
Unicellular and photosynthetic with chlorophyll A
Unicellular and lack chlorophyll
Multicellular and colonial without chlorophyll
What is a defining feature of protozoa?
Multicellular with tissues
Unicellular eukaryotes lacking tissues
Photosynthetic with chlorophyll B
Multicellular and colonial
What is a characteristic feature of algae that allows them to perform photosynthesis?
Chloroplasts with chlorophyll
Lack of cell wall
Presence of mitochondria
Absence of flagella
Which of the following forms can algae take?
Unicellular, colonial, filamentous
Only multicellular
Only unicellular
Only filamentous
What structure is commonly found in algae that aids in movement?
Flagella
Cilia
Pseudopodia
Tentacles
How do most algae exist in their environment?
Mostly free-living
Always symbiotic
Always parasitic
Always in colonies
Which type of algae is known for having "leaves" and "stems" that make them appear similar to green plants?
Red algae
Brown algae
Green algae
Blue-green algae
What is the species of red algae that is also multicellular?
Halimeda incrassata
Diatoms
Volvox
Not specified
What phenomenon is visible in the cresting wave and is associated with certain dinoflagellates?
Photosynthesis
Bioluminescence
Chemosynthesis
Fluorescence
What do diatoms produce that form diatomaceous earths?
Calcium carbonate shells
Siliceous tests
Cellulose walls
Protein structures
Which type of algae exhibits simple cooperative associations of cells, as seen in the micrographs?
Brown algae
Red algae
Colonial green algae
Blue-green algae
What is a characteristic of all protozoa?
They have a cell wall.
They are multicellular.
They are unicellular.
They are autotrophic.
How do most protozoa obtain their food?
Photosynthesis
Engulfing
Absorption through cell wall
Parasitism
Which of the following is true about the reproduction of protozoa?
All reproduce sexually.
All reproduce asexually.
None reproduce asexually.
All reproduce by binary fission.
What type of structures do most protozoa have for movement?
Cilia and flagella
Roots
Wings
Fins
What is the active, feeding stage of protozoa called?
Cyst
Trophozoite
Spore
Gamete
Which stage in the protozoan life cycle is characterized by a dormant, resting state?
Trophozoite
Mature cyst
Spore
Gamete
What process occurs when a protozoan cyst wall breaks open?
Encystment
Excystment
Sporulation
Germination
What condition leads to the formation of a cyst in protozoa?
Abundance of nutrients
Moisture and nutrients restored
Drying and lack of nutrients
High temperature
