Basic concepts: molecular biology, DNA, RNAs, chemical bonds, importance of water, chemical reactions, organic compounds, carbohydrates, lipids, cholesterol, proteins, amino acids, fats, steroids, emulsifiers, etc.
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Biology 205 (BIOL 205-UCAL) Midterm III
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Question 1 |
A | Salivary gland |
B | Pineal gland |
C | Thyroid gland |
D | Pituitary gland |
E | Prostate gland |
Question 2 |
A | 4 |
B | 5 |
C | 3 |
D | 2 |
Question 3 |
A | Thorium gas |
B | Sulfur mustard gas |
C | Natural gas |
D | Radon gas |
Question 4 |
A | The tRNA carries amino acids with high energy bound for making proteins. |
B | Only the mRNA structure is linear. |
C | Only the tRNA structure is linear. |
D | Coding of the proteins is done by mRNAs. |
Question 5 |
A | Fiber junctions |
B | Tight junctions |
C | Anchoring junctions |
D | Gap junctions |
Question 6 |
A | Protons and Electrons |
B | Protons |
C | Protons and Neutrons |
D | Electrons |
E | Neutrons |
Question 7 |
A | True |
B | False |
Question 8 |
A | The techniques used to study microscopic particles in cell biology has not changed since 1665. |
B | Light microscopes are cheaper for a biologist to obtain. |
C | Movement of organic material is magnified in advanced microscopes hence harder to study. |
D | There is a world wide shortage of advanced microscopes. |
Question 9 |
A | Carbon and Hydrogen |
B | Nitrogen and Oxygen |
C | Hydrogen, Carbon and Oxygen |
D | Hydrogen and Oxygen |
E | Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen |
F | Carbon, Oxygen and Nitrogen |
Question 10 |
A | Carbonyl group |
B | Hydroxyl group |
C | Phosphate group |
D | Methyl group |
E | Amino group |
F | Carboxyl group |
Question 11 |
A | Neutrons and protons from different atoms react with each other. |
B | Produce molecules and compounds with polarity. Hint: Not always, but sometimes. |
C | Valance shell electrons react with other atoms to form bonds. |
D | Number of electrons within the structure increases. Hint: Not always, but sometimes. |
Question 12 |
A | Membrane junctions |
B | Anchoring junctions |
C | Gap junctions |
D | Tight junctions |
E | Messenger junctions |
Question 13 |
A | Millions |
B | 50 |
C | 100 |
D | 20 |
E | 35 |
Question 14 |
A | Protein structures have four levels of structures. |
B | Hydrogen bonds are primary structures of proteins. |
C | The α helix and the β pleated sheet structures are tertiary structure. |
D | Some proteins only have α helix structures while others can have only β pleated sheet structures. |
Question 15 |
I. Covalent bonds are stronger than ionic bonds.
II. Chemical reactions always result in loss of electron(s).
III. Water is slightly polar.
IV. Ionic bonds are bound together with oppositely charged ions.
A | I , III and IV |
B | I and II |
C | I , II and III |
D | I and III |
E | II and IV |
F | All of the above statements are correct. |
Question 16 |
Suggestion: Take your time to answer this question. It can be confusing with 6 types!
A | I , III , IV , V , II and VI |
B | IV , VI , II , III , V and I |
C | VI , IV , III , II , V and I |
D | IV , VI , III , II , V and I |
E | IV , I , VI , V , II and III |
F | VI , IV , II , V , III and I |
Question 17 |
A | Hundreds of subatomic particles. |
B | Two subatomic particles. |
C | Five subatomic particles. |
D | Three subatomic particles. |
Question 18 |
A | They are composed of globular proteins that are assembled and disassembled in different regions of the cell to form hollow pathways. |
B | They made the various fiberous proteins of α-helical
coiled-coils that transport materials from one area to another. |
C | They are composed of action and involved in cell movement and maintaining cell structure. |
D | They are only found in plant cells because animal cells with movement cannot maintain the structure. |
Question 19 |
A | Secondary structure |
B | Primary structure |
C | Quaternary structure |
D | Tertiary structure |
Question 20 |
A | ...obesity. |
B | ...diabetes. |
C | ...thyroid problems. |
D | ...high cholesterol. |
Question 21 |
A | disaccharide |
B | lipid |
C | polysaccharide |
D | protein |
E | monsaccharide |
Question 22 |
A | 10 to 100 micrometres |
B | 100 to 1000 micrometres |
C | 1.0 to 10 micrometres |
D | 0.1 to 1.0 micrometres |
Question 23 |
A | A substance that increase the pH level of a high pH solution while decrease the pH level of a low pH solution. |
B | A substance that resists changes in pH by accepting or donating hydrogen irons. |
C | A substance that prevent genetic mutations. |
D | A substance that resists genetic mutations. |
E | A substance that prevent changes in pH by accepting or donating hydrogen irons. |
Question 24 |
A | The chemical properties such as high cohesion and polarity. |
B | Very high electron transfer rate and high electrical conduction rate. |
C | Very high reaction rate. |
D | The physical properties such as very low angles between the two H-atoms and the O-atom. |
Question 25 |
A | Provide structural support for the cell wall. |
B | Provide structural support for the nucleus. |
C | Energy processing. |
D | Manufacture and distribution of molecules. |
E | Genetic control of the cell. |
Question 26 |
A | Fructose |
B | Cellulose |
C | Maltose |
D | Glucose |
Question 27 |
A | The elemental abundance must be less than 0.1% of the human body weight. |
B | The elemental abundance must be less than 0.01% of the human body weight. |
C | The elemental abundance must be less than 1.0% of the human body weight. |
D | The elemental abundance must be less than 0.2% of the human body weight. |
E | The elemental abundance must be less than 0.4% of the human body weight. |
Question 28 |
A | Methane |
B | Benzene |
C | Ethane |
D | Butane |
Question 29 |
A | They have kinks caused by double bonding of carbon atoms. |
B | They are often found in olive oil and vegetable oils. |
C | They have the maximum number of hydrogens (alkanes) in the fats and lipid group. |
D | Compared to unsaturated fatty acids, they have a very high melting point. |
Question 30 |
A | They speed up chemical reactions without participating in the reaction. |
B | They slow down chemical reaction by acting as a buffer. |
C | They slow down chemical reaction by participating in the reaction. |
D | They speed up chemical reactions by participating in the reaction. |
Question 31 |
A | Genetic theory |
B | Endosymbiont theory |
C | Theory of inheritance |
D | Cell theory |
Question 32 |
A | More triglycerides within the lipoprotein, hence away from the blood. |
B | A very high LDL to HDL ratio. |
C | More cholesterol within the lipoprotein, hence away from the blood. |
D | A very low LDL to HDL ratio. |
Question 33 |
A | ...solid at room temperature. |
B | ...contain more nutrition than plant based fats. |
C | ...unsaturated fats. |
D | ...good for human health/digestive system. |
Question 34 |
A | Proteins |
B | Nucleic Acids |
C | Lipids |
D | Carbohydrates |
Question 35 |
A | All organic matter is compounds while molecules are inorganic. |
B | Molecules are always ionic while compounds could be either ionic or covalent. |
C | Molecules composed of two or more different elements while compounds composed of two or more atoms. |
D | Molecules easily react with organic matter therefore they often involved in chemical reactions. Compounds are stable entities and are often inert. |
E | Compounds composed of two or more different elements while molecules composed of two or more atoms. |
Question 36 |
6 C? (ID-B03-04)
A | 7 |
B | 6 |
C | 8 |
D | 14 |
Question 37 |
A | Simple diffusion process. |
B | Receptor proteins codes the ionic and polar molecules so that it will be accepted by the phospholipids. |
C | Transport proteins form channels which allow ions and polar molecules to move across. |
D | The difference in pH levels inside and outside the cell facilitates movement of ionic and polar molecules. |
Question 38 |
A | Electron Microscope (EM) |
B | Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) |
C | Light Microscope (LM) |
D | Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) |
Question 39 |
A | 6 |
B | 4 |
C | 2 |
D | 3 |
E | 5 |
Question 40 |
A | Phosphate group |
B | Amino group |
C | Carbonyl group |
D | Carboxyl group |
E | Hydroxyl group |
Question 41 |
A | DNA and RNA replication. |
B | Provide structural support. |
C | Protection from the outside environment. |
D | Locomotion. |
E | Enzyme and proteins synthesis. |
Question 42 |
A | I. chromosomes II. chromatin |
B | I. ribosomes II. nucleoli |
C | I. chromosomes II. ribosomes |
D | I. ribosomes II. lysosomes |
E | I. lysosomes II. nucleoli |
Question 43 |
A | RNA has Cytosine (Cyt) nitrogenous base instead of Adenine (Ade). |
B | RNA has Thymine (Thy) nitrogenous base instead of Cytosine (Cyt). |
C | RNA has Thymine (Thy) nitrogenous base instead of Adenine (Ade). |
D | RNA has Adenine (Ade) nitrogenous base instead of Cytosine (Cyt). |
E | RNA has Uracil (Ura) nitrogenous base instead of Thymine (Thy). |
F | RNA has Guanine (Gua) nitrogenous base instead of Cytosine (Cyt). |
Question 44 |
A | Carboxylic acids |
B | Cellulose |
C | Starch |
D | Glycogen |
Question 45 |
A | White blood cells |
B | Platelets |
C | Red blood cells |
D | Serum |
Question 46 |
A | Decrease production in glycoprotein. |
B | Increase in rough endoplasmic reticulum. |
C | Increase in smooth endoplasmic reticulum. |
D | Increase production in glycoprotein. |
Question 47 |
A | ...higher the pull of electrons towards its nucleus. |
B | ...lower the radioactivity of the atom. |
C | ...higher the radioactivity of the atom. |
D | ...lower the pull of electrons towards its nucleus. |
E | ...more stable the atom. |
Question 48 |
A | 10 times less H+ |
B | 100 times less H+ |
C | 10 times more H+ |
D | 2 times more H+ |
E | 100 times more H+ |
[H+] = 10-pH
Question 49 |
A | Chitin |
B | Flagella |
C | Peptidoglycan |
D | Glucose |
Question 50 |
A | Because CO2 acts as a low pH buffer. |
B | Because CO2 is an acid. |
C | Because CO2 reacts with water to produce carbonic acid. |
D | Because CO2 reacts with calcium to produce bicarbonate. |
Question 51 |
A | Molecular theory |
B | Theory of evolution |
C | Genetic theory |
D | Cell theory |
E | Laws of inheritance |
Question 52 |
A | β−1-->1 |
B | α−1-->1 |
C | β−1-->4 |
D | α−1-->4 |
Question 53 |
A | 8 electrons. |
B | 5 electrons. |
C | 5 electrons. |
D | 10 electrons. |
E | 13 electrons. |
Question 54 |
A | Movement of an organism in response to a chemical stimulus. |
B | Process in which chemical difference between inside and outside the cell is maintained. |
C | A digestive process used by herbivorous to break down the plant cells. |
D | Production of proteins by the bone marrow to keep stable white blood cell count. |
Question 55 |
A | I. transcription II. translation |
B | I. translation II. replication |
C | I. replication II. translation |
D | I. translation II. transcription |
E | I. transcription II. replication |
F | I. replication II. transcription |
Question 56 |
A | Tertiary structure |
B | Primary structure: |
C | Quaternary structure |
D | Secondary structure |
Question 57 |
A | I. covalent bonds II. nucleic bonds |
B | I. ionic bonds II. peptide bonds |
C | I. ionic bonds II. nucleic bonds |
D | I. covalent bonds II. peptide bonds |
Question 58 |
A | Carbon-13 |
B | Carbon-12 |
C | Helium-4 |
D | Carbon-14 |
E | Nitrogen-12 |
Question 59 |
A | Energy storage and release. |
B | Signaling molecules for sex hormones. |
C | Forms cell membranes. |
D | Synthesis of Amino acids, DNA and RNA. |
Question 60 |
A | ...Centriole, Golgi apparatus and Ribosomes. |
B | ...Lysosome and Centriole. |
C | ...Microtubule, Intermediate filament and Microfilament. |
D | ...Plasma membrane, Ribosomes and Lysosome. |
E | ...Ribosomes, Lysosome and Centriole. |
Question 61 |
A | Centriole |
B | Nucleolus |
C | Vesicles |
D | Golgi apparatus |
E | Rough endoplasmic reticulum |
Question 62 |
A | The base A pairs with base T while base G pairs with base T to form a double helix RNA. |
B | The base A pairs with base G while base C pairs with base T to form a double helix RNA. |
C | The base A pairs with base C while base G pairs with base T to form a double helix DNA. |
D | The base A pairs with base T while base C pairs with base G to form a double helix DNA. |
E | The base A pairs with base G while base C pairs with base T to form a double helix DNA. |
F | The base A pairs with base C while base G pairs with base T to form a double helix RNA. |
Question 63 |
Note: Moose dung is a traditional Canadian delicacy. Yum yum 🙂
A | Increase the humidity of the cook pot. |
B | Decrease the humidity of the cook pot. |
C | Add salts, ionic compounds, to the moose dung. |
D | Freeze the dung before cooking. |
Question 64 |
A | False |
B | True |
Question 65 |
Image mod from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethyl_group
A | II and IV |
B | II only |
C | I, II and IV |
D | I only |
E | III only |
F | IV only |
Question 66 |
A | To be able to process food and data. |
B | To allow nutrients and gasses to pass across the cell surface. |
C | To be able to stack together to form tissues. |
D | To be able to communicate to the outside world. |
Question 67 |
A | The high atomic mass. |
B | Low radioactivity and polarity. |
C | The hydrogen bonds. |
D | The very high electronegative nature of the molecule. |
Question 68 |
A | Band 3 protein |
B | Glycophorin protein |
C | Ankrin protein |
D | Aquaporins protein |
E | Spectrin protein |
Question 69 |
A | 1/100th of a typical prokaryotic celll. |
B | 1/25th of a typical prokaryotic celll. |
C | 1/10th of a typical prokaryotic celll. |
D | 1/50th of a typical prokaryotic celll. |
E | 1/30th of a typical prokaryotic celll. |
Question 70 |
A | Nucleus |
B | Cell walls |
C | Organelles |
D | DNA as genetic materials |
Question 71 |
A | Nucleus, ribosomes and hemoglobin. |
B | Ribosomes, plasma membrane and hemoglobin. |
C | Ribosomes, organelles and hemoglobin. |
D | Nucleus, plasma membrane and hemoglobin. |
E | Plasma membrane and hemoglobin. |
Question 72 |
A | 3-carbin sugar, phosphate group and a nitrogenous base |
B | 3-carbin sugar, phosphate group and a adenine |
C | 5-carbin sugar, phosphate group and a nitrogenous base |
D | 5-carbin sugar, phosphate group and a adenine Hint: While it is true a adenine can be one, it is not a general part! |
Question 73 |
A | ...always outside cell walls. |
B | ...in aqueous environment of cells. |
C | ...by heating the reactants. |
D | ...only by breaking covalent bonds because living cells cannot break down ionic bonds. |
Question 74 |
A | 3 |
B | 4 |
C | 6 |
D | 5 |
E | 2 |
Question 75 |
A | Fructose is cheaper than glucose. |
B | Fructose is a polymer while glucose is a monomer. |
C | Fructose is sweeter than glucose. |
D | There is more fructose naturally in corn syrup. |
Question 76 |
A | ...the type of translation. |
B | ...water solubility level. |
C | ...their orientation of the hydrogen atoms. |
D | ...their chemical structures. |
Question 77 |
A | The milk acted as the solute which breaks down the chemical compounds in the cocoa powder. |
B | The temperature of the mixture should have increased as the mixing progresses. |
C | The mixing of the two most likely have broken down the molecular bounds of water and that resulted in reaction with cocoa powder. |
D | Milk is the solvent while cocoa powder is the solute. |
Question 78 |
A | 75% |
B | 100% |
C | 99% |
D | 50% |
E | 65% |
Question 79 |
A | Starch |
B | Cellulose |
C | Chitin |
D | Lipids |
E | Glycogen |
Question 80 |
Image mod from: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:0301_Phospholipid_Structure.jpg
A | IV and I |
B | I and III |
C | III and IV |
D | I and IV |
E | III and I |
Question 81 |
A | They can form many different shapes with random orientations. |
B | They are the largest biological molecules. |
C | They do not form polymers. |
D | They are nonploar and therefore hydrophilic. |
Question 82 |
A | Their molecular formulas are usually multiples of CH2O2. |
B | Most common two; glucose forms 5 membered structures while fructose forms 6 membered structure. |
C | They usually characterized by three double bonded C-O structures. |
D | They often form ring structures. |
Question 83 |
A | Temperature is a long term quantitative measurement of energy while heat is a short term measurement of energy. |
B | Heat is produced through instantaneous reactions such as boiling water. Temperature is the quantitative measurement of heat. |
C | Temperature is the amount of energy associated with movement of atoms while heat is the intensity of heat (average speed of atoms). |
D | Heat is the amount of energy associated with movement of atoms while temperature is the intensity of heat (average speed of atoms). |
Question 84 |
A | Locomotion. |
B | Isolation from the outside; like a cell wall. |
C | Attaching to host surfaces. |
D | Facilitate active transport and diffusion. |
Question 85 |
A | Biological cells have the ability to differentiate Carbon-12 from Carbon-14. |
B | Majority of organic cells lacks nucleus. |
C | Natural carbon is only produced by plant cells. |
D | Both animal and plant cells contains materials that move around (mobile). |
E | Only the animal cells that have materials that move around (mobile). |
Question 86 |
A | 15 , nitrogen |
B | 22 , sodium |
C | 25 , nitrogen |
D | 22 , iron |
E | 15, iron |
F | 15 , sodium |
Question 87 |
A | In humans, they acts as the digestive compartments within cells. |
B | They are the transport vesicles that deliver glycoprotein from ER membrane to Golgi apparatus. |
C | In plants, they store toxins to protect them from predators. |
D | They process materials and produce usable energy for eukaryotic cells. |
Question 88 |
A | Hydrolysis |
B | Protein pumps |
C | Heating |
D | ATP injection |
Question 89 |
A | Provide energy for the DNA structure by converting energy from cells into ATP and transferring it to the nucleus. |
B | Carry information of amino acid sequence from the genes to make proteins in cells. |
C | Develop new genetic codes for evolutionary adaptations. |
D | Protect the nucleus from genetic mutations, even though this always does not work. |
Question 90 |
A | Acid-base reactions |
B | Vital hormone producing reactions |
C | Hydrogen bonding |
D | Chemical precipitation reactions |
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