Question 1

A cell with a predominance of free ribosomes is most likely

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A)   producing primarily proteins for secretion.
B)   producing primarily cytoplasmic proteins.
C)   constructing an extensive cell wall or extracellular matrix.
D)   digesting large food particles.
E)   enlarging its vacuole.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

A mutation that disrupts the ability of an animal cell to add polysaccharide modifications to proteins would most likely cause defects in its

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A)   nuclear lamina and nuclear matrix.
B)   nuclear matrix and extracellular matrix.
C)   mitochondria and Golgi apparatus.
D)   Golgi apparatus and extracellular matrix.
E)   nuclear pores and secretory vesicles.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Thylakoids, DNA, and ribosomes are all components found in

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A)   vacuoles.
B)   chloroplasts.
C)   mitochondria.
D)   lysosomes.
E)   nuclei.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

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  Table 4.1
-The differences among the three categories of cytoskeletal elements outlined in the table above would suggest that each of the following has specialized roles. Which of the following is a correct match? (All three elements are involved in the maintenance of cell shape.)

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A)   microfilaments and the nuclear lamina
B)   microtubules and cleavage furrow formation
C)   microfilaments and ciliary motion
D)   intermediate filaments and cytoplasmic streaming
E)   microtubules and chromosome movementF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

One of the key innovations in the evolution of eukaryotes from a prokaryotic ancestor is the endomembrane system. What eukaryotic organelles or features might have evolved as a part of, or as an elaboration of, the endomembrane system?

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A)   plasma membrane
B)   chloroplasts
C)   mitochondria
D)   nuclear envelope
E)   none of theseF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The extracellular matrix is thought to participate in the regulation of animal cell behavior by communicating information from the outside to the inside of the cell via which of the following?

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A)   gap junctions
B)   the nucleus
C)   DNA and RNA
D)   integrins
E)   plasmodesmataF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Cyanide binds to at least one molecule involved in producing ATP. If a cell is exposed to cyanide, most of the cyanide will be found within the

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A)   mitochondria.
B)   ribosomes.
C)   peroxisomes.
D)   lysosomes.
E)   endoplasmic reticulum.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Prokaryotes are classified as belonging to two different domains. What are the domains?

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A)   Bacteria and Eukarya
B)   Bacteria and Archaea
C)   Archaea and Protista
D)   Bacteria and Protista
E)   Bacteria and FungiF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Which type of organelle is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

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A)   ribosomes
B)   mitochondria
C)   nuclei
D)   plastids
E)   none of theseF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Movement of vesicles within the cell depends on what cellular structures?

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A)   microtubules and motor proteins
B)   actin filaments and microtubules
C)   actin filaments and ribosomes
D)   centrioles and motor proteins
E)   actin filaments and motor proteinsF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Which organelle is the primary site of ATP synthesis in eukaryotic cells?

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A)   lysosome
B)   vacuole
C)   mitochondrion
D)   Golgi apparatus
E)   peroxisomeF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Vinblastine, a drug that inhibits microtubule polymerization, is used to treat some forms of cancer. Cancer cells given vinblastine would be unable to

Accepted Answer

A)   form cleavage furrows during cell division.
B)   migrate by amoeboid movement.
C)   separate chromosomes during cell division.
D)   extend pseudopods.
E)   maintain the shape of the nucleus.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Exam 4: A Tour of the Cell

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Prokaryotes are classified as belonging to two different domains. What are the domains?

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Thylakoids, DNA, and ribosomes are all components found in

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Cyanide binds to at least one molecule involved in producing ATP. If a cell is exposed to cyanide, most of the cyanide will be found within the

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A cell with a predominance of free ribosomes is most likely

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The extracellular matrix is thought to participate in the regulation of animal cell behavior by communicating information from the outside to the inside of the cell via which of the following?

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Which type of organelle is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

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Vinblastine, a drug that inhibits microtubule polymerization, is used to treat some forms of cancer. Cancer cells given vinblastine would be unable to

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A mutation that disrupts the ability of an animal cell to add polysaccharide modifications to proteins would most likely cause defects in its

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Movement of vesicles within the cell depends on what cellular structures?

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Which organelle is the primary site of ATP synthesis in eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotes are classified as belonging to two different domains. What are the domains?

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Thylakoids, DNA, and ribosomes are all components found in

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A cell with a predominance of free ribosomes is most likely

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The extracellular matrix is thought to participate in the regulation of animal cell behavior by communicating information from the outside to the inside of the cell via which of the following?

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Which type of organelle is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

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A mutation that disrupts the ability of an animal cell to add polysaccharide modifications to proteins would most likely cause defects in its

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Movement of vesicles within the cell depends on what cellular structures?

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