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The nucleolus contains


A) DNA only.
B) RNA and protein.
C) DNA and protein.
D) RNA only.

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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The defining characteristic of a stem cell is


A) self-repair.
B) self-renewal.
C) the ability to turn into a cancer cell.
D) origin from a progenitor cell.

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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During apoptosis


A) chromosomes join.
B) the cytoskeleton forms large,complex structures.
C) mitochondria merge.
D) the cell can no longer adhere to other cells.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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For which of the following organelles is the structure and function correctly described?


A) Endoplasmic reticulum-a network of interconnected membranes forming sacs and canals that packages protein molecules for secretion
B) Ribosomes-membranous vesicles containing digestive enzymes
C) Golgi apparatus-particles,composed of protein and RNA,which synthesize proteins
D) Mitochondrion-nonmembranous structure that synthesizes proteins

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Osmosis is the movement of


A) molecules from a high concentration to a low concentration.
B) water molecules from a high concentration to a low concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.
C) water molecules from a low concentration to a high concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.
D) ions from a low pressure region to a high pressure region through a selectively permeable membrane.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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The two types of genes that,when abnormal,cause cancer are


A) kinases and cyclins.
B) oncosuppressors and tumor activators.
C) metastatic activators and apoptosis stimulators.
D) tumor suppressors and oncogenes.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Stem cells taken from a person to be used to treat a disease in that same person come from


A) embryos or fetuses.
B) the person or a blood relative.
C) existing cell populations or reprogrammed cells.
D) two different cell types.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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The relationship of osmotic pressure and the number of solute particles in a solution is the


A) lower the number of solute particles,the greater the osmotic pressure.
B) greater the number of solute particles,the lower the osmotic pressure.
C) greater the osmotic pressure,the lower the number of solute particles.
D) greater the number of solute particles,the greater the osmotic pressure.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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The cytoplasm consists of organelles suspended in _________.

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes and rough endoplasmic reticulum does not.

A) True
B) False

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The Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum take part in secretion.

A) True
B) False

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The main function of cristae is to


A) supply enzymes for reactions.
B) increase chemical transport in mitochondria.
C) facilitate diffusion of substances into the mitochondria.
D) increase the surface area for chemical reactions.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A partly specialized cell that is the daughter of a stem cell is a ________ cell.

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Centromeres of replicated chromosomes separate during mitotic


A) prophase.
B) metaphase.
C) anaphase.
D) telophase.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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DNA molecules are in the nucleus


A) as free molecules.
B) complexed with protein,forming chromatin fibers.
C) complexed with protein,forming nucleoli.
D) complexed with protein on the nuclear envelope.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Which of the following is isotonic to red blood cells?


A) 0.9% NaCl solution
B) Distilled water
C) 0.9% glucose solution
D) Alcohol

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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During anaphase of mitosis,centromeres separate and replicated chromosomes separate.

A) True
B) False

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Cellular adhesion molecules are


A) peripheral proteins.
B) integral proteins.
C) lipids.
D) receptors.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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The framework of a cell membrane is a lipid bilayer.

A) True
B) False

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A stem cell divides to give rise to two differentiated cells.

A) True
B) False

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