biology chapter 4 practice questions

The smallest object that can be seen with the "naked eye" is approximately ________ in size. A) 1 mm B) 0.5 mm C) 0.1-0.2 mm D) 10 micrometers E) 1 micrometer

0.1-0.2 mm

what are the 4 parts of cell theory

1. all living things are made of cells 2. the cell is the simplest living piece of matter 3. cells are related by descent from earlier cells 4. cell shape correlates to cell function

Most human cells contain ________ chromosomes. A) 36 B) 46 C) 2 D) 23

46

Which of the following organelles is/are bound by a double membrane? A) nucleus B) lysosome C) mitochondria D) peroxisome E) Golgi apparatus F) A and B G) A and C F) A, B, and C

A and C

The endomembrane system includes ________. A) ribosomes, lysosomes, vacuoles, and the endoplasmic reticulum B) Golgi apparatus, nucleolus, vacuoles, and the endoplasmic reticulum C) Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, ribosomes, and the endoplasmic reticulum D) Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vacuoles, and the endoplasmic reticulum

Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vacuoles, and the endoplasmic reticulum

The nuclear envelope is composed of ________. A) chromatin B) DNA C) a double membrane D) carbohydrates

a double membrane

Plants are susceptible to bacterial infections, which can damage their structure or even kill them. Which of the following would be the best antibiotic to treat a plant that is infected with bacteria? A) a drug that interferes with mitochondria function B) a drug that disrupts cell wall structure and function C) a drug that destroys the central vacuole D) a drug that blocks gene expression in circular chromosomes

a drug that blocks gene expression in circular chromosomes

Which of the following activities is NOT directly associated with microtubules? A) movement of chromosomes during mitosis B) beating of cilia and flagella C) intracellular trafficking of organelles D) cell locomotion in amoebae and white blood cells E) all of the above are associated with microtubules

all of the above are associated with microtubules

Microtubules are associated with ________. A) cilia B) flagella C) cell shape D) all of the answer choices

all of the answer choices

What evidence suggests that mitochondria might have evolved before chloroplasts? A) Mitochondria can sometimes divide to produce chloroplasts. B) Only mitochondria have their own DNA. C) Some mitochondria have chloroplasts inside of them. D) Almost all eukaryotes have mitochondria but only some cells have chloroplasts.

almost all eukaryotes have mitochondria but only some cells have chloroplasts

Some ribosomes are suspended in the cytosol of a cell, whereas other ribosomes ________. A) make proteins inside the nucleus B) are found on the plasma membrane C) are attached to the smooth endoplasmic reticulum D) are attached to the outside of the nucleus

are attached to the outside of the nucleus

A hormone that will be secreted from a cell is manufactured by ribosomes ________. A) attached to the endoplasmic reticulum B) attached to the Golgi apparatus C) attached to the plasma membrane D) inside the nucleus

attached to the endoplasmic reticulum

One difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells is that eukaryotic cells ________ prokaryotic cells. A) have DNA, which is lacking in B) have membrane-enclosed structures called organelles, which are lacking in C) have a plasma membrane, which is lacking in D) have a nucleoid region, which is lacking in

b. have membrane-enclosed structures called organelles, which are lacking in prokaryotic cells.

Which domains of life are classified as prokaryotes? A) Bacteria and Eukarya B) Bacteria and Archaea C) Archaea and Fungi D) Bacteria and Protista

bacteria and archaea

Which theory states that all living things are composed of cells? A) cell theory B) Hooke's rule C) evolutionary theory D) Mendel's law

cell theory

Plant cells, unlike animal cells, are characterized by the presence of a ________. A) cell wall and a contractile vacuole B) cell wall and a central vacuole C) nucleus and a cell wall D) nucleus and a contractile vacuole

cell wall and a central vacuole

Which of the following is a compartment that often takes up much of the volume of a plant cell? A) lysosome B) central vacuole C) mitochondrion D) Golgi apparatus E) peroxisome

central vacuole

In plant cells, ________ may contain organic nutrients, pigments, and poisons. A) mitochondria B) chloroplasts C) lysosomes D) central vacuoles

central vacuoles

what do only animal cells have

centrioles and lysosomes

Grana and stroma are all components found in A) vacuoles. B) chloroplasts. C) mitochondria. D) lysosomes. E) nuclei.

chloroplasts

Which of the following is a characteristic of chloroplasts that suggests that they might have evolved from free-living bacteria? A) Chloroplasts have cell walls. B) Chloroplasts contain pigments. C) Chloroplasts have their own DNA. D) A single, highly folded plasma membrane surrounds chloroplasts.

chloroplasts have their own DNA

The structural combination of DNA and protein forms ________. A) nucleoli B) RNA C) chromatin D) ribosomes

chromatin

what hairlike structures allow paramecium to move? a. microfilaments b. intermediate filaments c. flagella d. cilia

cilia

The extracellular matrix of animal cells consists of a protein called ________, which holds cells together in tissues and has supportive and protective functions.

collagen

The inner membrane of mitochondria is often highly folded. These folds are called ___________.

cristae

In eukaryotic cells, what name is given to the region between the nucleus and the plasma membrane? A) cytoplasm B) phospholipid bilayer C) nucleoid D) chloroplast

cytoplasm

what 4 organelles do ALL cells have?

cytosol, ribosomes, plasma membrane, and chromosomes

If a cell's lysosomes burst, the cell would ________. A) shrivel B) divide into two cells C) digest itself D) need to manufacture more lysosomes

digest itself

Lysosomes are responsible for ________. A) lipid synthesis B) cellular respiration C) digestion of organic matter inside the cell D) protein synthesis

digestion of organic matter inside the cell

which organelle connects to the nuclear envelope? a. the Golgi apparatus b. Lysosomes c. Mitochondrion d. the endoplasmic reticulum

endoplasmic reticulum

Animal cells lack a cell wall, but most animal cells secrete a sticky coat called the __________.

extracellular matrix

True or false: Cilia and flagella are found only in organisms belonging to Kingdom Protista.

false

True or false: In cell membranes, the hydrophilic heads of phospholipids are located in the interior of the lipid bilayer.

false

True or false: Plant cells do not have mitochondria because they have chloroplasts instead.

false

________ store the information necessary to produce proteins. A) Lysosomes B) Genes C) Ribosomes D) Carbohydrates

genes

Compared to eukaryotes, prokaryotes ________. A) have a simpler structure and appeared on earth after eukaryotes B) have a simpler structure and appeared on earth before eukaryotes C) have a more complex structure and appeared on earth before eukaryotes D) have a more complex structure and appeared on earth after eukaryotes

have a simpler structure and appeared on earth before eukaryotes

When mixed with water, phospholipids spontaneously form membranes because they ________. A) have hydrophilic phosphate groups that are attracted to water and hydrophobic fatty acid tails that avoid water B) have hydrophilic fatty acid tails that are attracted to water and hydrophobic phosphate groups that avoid water C) have hydrophilic heads that are attracted to their hydrophobic tails D) are both fluid and mosaic

have hydrophilic phosphate groups that are attracted to water and hydrophobic fatty acid tails that avoid water

Why does the child say no to antibiotics? A) His illness may be caused by an allergy to penicillin. B) Antibiotics should be taken only to promote growth. C) His illness is caused by bacteria. D) His illness is caused by a virus.

his illness is caused by a virus

A protist that contains contractile vacuoles most likely lives ________. A) in a marine environment B) within the cells of another organism C) in fresh water D) in ice

in fresh water

where are the mitochondria enzymes that produce most of the cells ATP?

inner membrane

According to the fluid mosaic model, a membrane ________. A) is composed of a fluid bilayer of phospholipids between two layers of proteins B) is composed of a single layer of fluid phospholipids between two layers of proteins C) is composed of a mosaic of fluid polysaccharides and proteins D) is composed of a fluid bilayer of phospholipids with embedded proteins

is composed of a fluid bilateral of phospholipids with embedded proteins

What is the function of the nuclear pore complex found in eukaryotes? A) It regulates the movement of proteins and RNAs into and out of the nucleus. B) It synthesizes the proteins required to copy DNA and make mRNA. C) It synthesizes secreted proteins. D) It assembles ribosomes from raw materials that are synthesized in the nucleus.

it regulates the movement of proteins and RNAs into and out of the nucleus

Functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum include ________. A) steroid synthesis, protein synthesis, and drug detoxification B) lipid synthesis, protein synthesis, and drug detoxification C) lipid synthesis, steroid synthesis, and drug detoxification D) lipid synthesis, steroid synthesis, and storage of genetic information

lipid synthesis, steroid synthesis, and drug detoxification

what is the plasma membrane a mixture of

lipids and proteins

Based on its function in detoxifying drugs, you would expect to find a large amount of smooth ER in ________ cells. A) brain B) liver C) intestinal D) muscle

liver

Tay-Sachs disease results from ________ lacking a specific type of lipid-digesting enzyme. A) the Golgi apparatus B) lysosomes C) mitochondria D) the endoplasmic reticulum

lysosomes

Information is transferred from the nucleus to ribosomes via ________. A) mRNA B) rough endoplasmic reticulum C) DNA D) smooth endoplasmic reticulum

mRNA

The inner membrane of a mitochondrion encloses a thick fluid called the __________.

matrix

Vacuoles are ________. A) membranous sacs B) manufactured by ribosomes C) composed of microtubules D) found only in plant cells

membranous sacs

The cytoskeletal protein most directly involved in the beating of cilia and flagella in eukaryotes is ______________.

microtubules

what is the basic architecture of cilia and flagella?

microtubules surrounded by a plasma membrane

Cyanide binds with at least one molecule involved in producing ATP. If a cell is exposed to cyanide, most of the bound cyanide is likely to be localized within the ________. A) mitochondria B) peroxisomes C) lysosomes D) smooth endoplasmic reticulum

mitochondria

During a race such as a marathon, the skeletal muscle cells in your legs use a lot of energy to continually contract and power your muscles. What organelle is most likely abundant in skeletal muscle cells? A) mitochondria B) Golgi apparatus C) smooth endoplasmic reticulum D) rough endoplasmic reticulum

mitochondria

Which of the following is a characteristic of mitochondria that suggests that they might have evolved from free-living bacteria? A) Mitochondria have cell walls. B) The plasma membrane of a mitochondrion, forming the surface of this organelle, is the site of many important steps of cellular respiration. C) Mitochondria have their own DNA. D) Mitochondria rely upon proteins as their source of energy.

mitochondria have their own DNA

Which of the following is the smallest structure that would most likely be visible with a standard microscope? A) mitochondrion B) protein C) ribosome D) virus

mitochondrion

Which one of the following organelles contains DNA? A) lysosome B) vacuole C) mitochondrion D) Golgi apparatus E) peroxisome

mitochondrion

Which organelle is the primary site of ATP synthesis in eukaryotic cells? A) lysosome B) mitochondrion C) Golgi apparatus D) peroxisome

mitochondrion

Which structure is common to plant and animal cells? A) chloroplast B) central vacuole C) mitochondrion D) centriole E) lysosome

mitochondrion

Suppose a cell has the following molecules and structures: enzymes, DNA, ribosomes, plasma membrane, and mitochondria. It could be a cell from ________. A) a bacterium, but not a eukaryote B) an animal, but not a plant C) nearly any eukaryotic organism D) a plant, but not an animal

nearly any eukaryotic organism

In prokaryotic cells, the DNA is found in a region of the cell called the ___________.

nucleoid

Which of the following structures manufactures the components of ribosomes? A) nucleus B) cytoplasm C) endoplasmic reticulum D) nucleolus

nucleolus

Where does protein synthesis take place? A) in the nucleolus B) on smooth endoplasmic reticulum C) on ribosomes D) in the nucleus

on ribosomes

Which cell would be best for studying lysosomes? A) muscle cell B) nerve cell C) bacterial cell D) phagocytic white blood cell

phagocytic white blood cell

________ are the major lipids of plasma membranes. A) Steroids B) Fatty acids C) Starches D) Phospholipids

phospholipids

The concept of a membrane as a fluid mosaic reflects the ability of ________. A) phospholipids and most proteins to drift about in the plane of the membrane B) phospholipids but not proteins to drift about in the plane of the membrane C) most proteins but not phospholipids to drift about in the plane of the membrane D) carbohydrates to drift into and out of the membrane structure

phospholipids and most proteins to drift about in the plane of the membrane

Which of the following is a feature of prokaryotic cells but NOT eukaryotic cells? A) pili B) cell wall C) flagella D) DNA

pili

You find a cell of a type you have never seen before. The cell has both a nucleus and a cell wall. Therefore, you conclude that it is likely to be a(n) ________ cell. A) prokaryotic B) animal C) bacterial D) plant

plant

A cell with a predominance of rough endoplasmic reticulum is most likely ________. A) producing large quantities of proteins for secretion B) producing large quantities of proteins in the cytosol C) producing large quantities of carbohydrates to assemble an extensive cell wall matrix D) producing large quantities of carbohydrates for storage in the vacuole

producing large quantities of proteins for secretion

When using a microscope to view cells you obtained from scraping under your fingernails, you notice that the cells lack nuclei; therefore, you conclude that the cells must be a type of ________ cell. A) plant B) eukaryotic C) fungal D) prokaryotic

prokaryotic

The extracellular matrix of animal cells ________. A) protects and support cells B) provides avenues for the exchange of DNA C) is a warehouse for the storage of extra lipids and carbohydrates D) is primarily a site of dead matter and waste materials

protects and supports cells

Which of the following is a function of the Golgi apparatus? A) digestion of organic matter inside the cell B) protein modification C) drug detoxification D) cell respiration

protein modification

Which of the following is a function of the plasma membrane? A) regulate the traffic of chemicals in and out of the cell B) regulate the production of lipids in the cell C) regulate the production of DNA in and out of the nucleus D) regulate the production of proteins in the cell

regulates the traffic of chemicals in and out of the cell

Which of the following are found in plant, animal, and bacterial cells? A) mitochondria B) ribosomes C) chloroplasts D) endoplasmic reticulum E) cell wall

ribosomes

Which of the following is the most common pathway taken by a newly synthesized protein that will be secreted by a cell? A) rough ER → Golgi → transport vesicle → nucleus B) Golgi → rough ER → lysosome → transport vesicle → plasma membrane C) rough ER → Golgi → transport vesicle → plasma membrane D) rough ER → lysosome → transport vesicle → plasma membrane

rough Er to Golgi to transport vesicle to the plasma membrane

Cells in the thyroid gland produce and secrete thyroid hormone (a polymer of amino acids) that helps to regulate metabolism. What organelle is most likely abundant in cells of the thyroid gland? A) mitochondria B) rough endoplasmic reticulum C) free ribosomes D) lysosomes

rough endoplasmic reticulum

Cellular respiration can be described as the conversion of the energy ________. A) of sunlight to energy stored in organic compounds B) stored in food molecules to energy stored in ATP C) stored in ATP to energy stored in food molecules D) stored in ATP to energy used to do work

stored in food molecules to energy stored in ATP

Similar to the nucleus, chloroplasts and mitochondria are ________. A) surrounded by two membranes B) able to synthesize carbohydrates C) manufactured by the nucleolus D) able to synthesize lipids

surrounded by two membranes

A cell with a predominance of smooth endoplasmic reticulum is likely specialized to ________. A) store large quantities of water B) import and export large quantities of protein C) actively secrete large quantities of protein D) synthesize large quantities of lipids

synthesize large quantities of lipids

Which of the following parts of a cell is (are) most like the shipping center of a company? A) the Golgi apparatus B) mitochondria C) chloroplasts D) the nucleolus

the Golgi apparatus

Which statement about prokaryotes is FALSE? A) Pili help prokaryotes attach to surfaces. B) A capsule may be located external to the cell wall. C) Most prokaryotes have a cell wall. D) The cell wall is internal to the cell membrane.

the cell wall is internal to the cell membrane

Which of the following is an adaptation to increase the surface area of a part of a cell that is involved in cellular respiration? A) the cristae of a mitochondrion B) the outer membrane of a chloroplast C) the grana of a chloroplast D) the endoplasmic reticulum

the cristae of a mitochondrion

In bacteria, DNA will be found in ________. A) a membrane-enclosed nucleus B) mitochondria C) the nucleoid D) ribosomes E) pili

the nucleoid

What do mitochondria and chloroplasts have in common?

they each contain their own DNA and ribosomes

Tobacco smokers (and those exposed to tobacco smoke) are at greater risk of an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy. Based on your understanding of the structures of the cytoskeleton, what is the BEST explanation? A) Tobacco interferes with the microtubule network of eggs thus weakening their structure. B) Tobacco interferes with the functioning of the flagella propelling sperm. C) Tobacco interferes with microfilament formation in sperm, thereby forcing the zygote to implant in a fallopian tube. D) Tobacco interferes with the sweeping motion of cilia that aids in the movement of the egg toward the uterus.

tobacco interferes with the sweeping motion of the cilia that aids in the movement of the egg towards the uterus

What structures move proteins from the ER to the Golgi apparatus? A) transport proteins B) central vacuole C) transport vesicles D) nucleolus

transport vesicles

True or false: Cell walls can be found in both eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells.

true

True or false: In chloroplasts, photosynthesis is performed in the grana.

true

True or false: Prokaryotes have a single, linear chromosome.

true

True or false: The nuclear envelope consists of a double membrane

true