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 | Light microscopes are cheaper for a biologist to obtain. |
B | There is a world wide shortage of advanced microscopes. |
C | The techniques used to study microscopic particles in cell biology has not changed since 1665. |
D | Movement of organic material is magnified in advanced microscopes hence harder to study. |
Question 2 |
A | ...Microtubule, Intermediate filament and Microfilament. |
B | ...Plasma membrane, Ribosomes and Lysosome. |
C | ...Ribosomes, Lysosome and Centriole. |
D | ...Centriole, Golgi apparatus and Ribosomes. |
E | ...Lysosome and Centriole. |
Question 3 |
A | The base A pairs with base C 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 DNA. |
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 T while base G pairs with base T to form a double helix RNA. |
F | The base A pairs with base G while base C pairs with base T to form a double helix RNA. |
Question 4 |
A | They usually characterized by three double bonded C-O structures. |
B | Their molecular formulas are usually multiples of CH2O2. |
C | They often form ring structures. |
D | Most common two; glucose forms 5 membered structures while fructose forms 6 membered structure. |
Question 5 |
A | Amino group |
B | Phosphate group |
C | Methyl group |
D | Carboxyl group |
E | Hydroxyl group |
F | Carbonyl group |
Question 6 |
A | False |
B | True |
Question 7 |
A | 15, iron |
B | 22 , sodium |
C | 22 , iron |
D | 15 , sodium |
E | 25 , nitrogen |
F | 15 , nitrogen |
Question 8 |
A | They are the largest biological molecules. |
B | They can form many different shapes with random orientations. |
C | They are nonploar and therefore hydrophilic. |
D | They do not form polymers. |
Question 9 |
Note: Moose dung is a traditional Canadian delicacy. Yum yum 🙂
A | Add salts, ionic compounds, to the moose dung. |
B | Freeze the dung before cooking. |
C | Decrease the humidity of the cook pot. |
D | Increase the humidity of the cook pot. |
Question 10 |
A | 0.1 to 1.0 micrometres |
B | 1.0 to 10 micrometres |
C | 100 to 1000 micrometres |
D | 10 to 100 micrometres |
Question 11 |
A | 4 |
B | 2 |
C | 3 |
D | 6 |
E | 5 |
Question 12 |
A | Both animal and plant cells contains materials that move around (mobile). |
B | Only the animal cells that have materials that move around (mobile). |
C | Biological cells have the ability to differentiate Carbon-12 from Carbon-14. |
D | Natural carbon is only produced by plant cells. |
E | Majority of organic cells lacks nucleus. |
Question 13 |
A | Protons |
B | Protons and Electrons |
C | Electrons |
D | Neutrons |
E | Protons and Neutrons |
Question 14 |
A | 1/10th of a typical prokaryotic celll. |
B | 1/25th of a typical prokaryotic celll. |
C | 1/100th of a typical prokaryotic celll. |
D | 1/50th of a typical prokaryotic celll. |
E | 1/30th of a typical prokaryotic celll. |
Question 15 |
A | Acid-base reactions |
B | Vital hormone producing reactions |
C | Hydrogen bonding |
D | Chemical precipitation reactions |
Question 16 |
A | RNA has Thymine (Thy) nitrogenous base instead of Cytosine (Cyt). |
B | RNA has Guanine (Gua) nitrogenous base instead of Cytosine (Cyt). |
C | RNA has Cytosine (Cyt) nitrogenous base instead of Adenine (Ade). |
D | RNA has Uracil (Ura) nitrogenous base instead of Thymine (Thy). |
E | RNA has Thymine (Thy) nitrogenous base instead of Adenine (Ade). |
F | RNA has Adenine (Ade) nitrogenous base instead of Cytosine (Cyt). |
Question 17 |
A | There is more fructose naturally in corn syrup. |
B | Fructose is cheaper than glucose. |
C | Fructose is a polymer while glucose is a monomer. |
D | Fructose is sweeter than glucose. |
Question 18 |
A | Hydrogen and Oxygen |
B | Hydrogen, Carbon and Oxygen |
C | Nitrogen and Oxygen |
D | Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen |
E | Carbon, Oxygen and Nitrogen |
F | Carbon and Hydrogen |
Question 19 |
A | Gap junctions |
B | Anchoring junctions |
C | Fiber junctions |
D | Tight junctions |
Question 20 |
A | Provide structural support. |
B | Protection from the outside environment. |
C | Enzyme and proteins synthesis. |
D | Locomotion. |
E | DNA and RNA replication. |
Question 21 |
A | Valance shell electrons react with other atoms to form bonds. |
B | Neutrons and protons from different atoms react with each other. |
C | Number of electrons within the structure increases. Hint: Not always, but sometimes. |
D | Produce molecules and compounds with polarity. Hint: Not always, but sometimes. |
Question 22 |
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 23 |
A | Movement of an organism in response to a chemical stimulus. |
B | A digestive process used by herbivorous to break down the plant cells. |
C | Process in which chemical difference between inside and outside the cell is maintained. |
D | Production of proteins by the bone marrow to keep stable white blood cell count. |
Question 24 |
A | Signaling molecules for sex hormones. |
B | Synthesis of Amino acids, DNA and RNA. |
C | Forms cell membranes. |
D | Energy storage and release. |
Question 25 |
A | Because CO2 is an acid. |
B | Because CO2 acts as a low pH buffer. |
C | Because CO2 reacts with calcium to produce bicarbonate. |
D | Because CO2 reacts with water to produce carbonic acid. |
Question 26 |
A | 2 |
B | 5 |
C | 4 |
D | 6 |
E | 3 |
Question 27 |
A | Carboxyl group |
B | Hydroxyl group |
C | Phosphate group |
D | Amino group |
E | Carbonyl group |
Question 28 |
A | ...higher the pull of electrons towards its nucleus. |
B | ...higher the radioactivity of the atom. |
C | ...lower the radioactivity of the atom. |
D | ...lower the pull of electrons towards its nucleus. |
E | ...more stable the atom. |
Question 29 |
A | Helium-4 |
B | Carbon-13 |
C | Nitrogen-12 |
D | Carbon-14 |
E | Carbon-12 |
Question 30 |
A | Only the mRNA structure is linear. |
B | Only the tRNA structure is linear. |
C | The tRNA carries amino acids with high energy bound for making proteins. |
D | Coding of the proteins is done by mRNAs. |
Question 31 |
A | 3-carbin sugar, phosphate group and a adenine |
B | 5-carbin sugar, phosphate group and a nitrogenous base |
C | 3-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 32 |
6 C? (ID-B03-04)
A | 6 |
B | 14 |
C | 7 |
D | 8 |
Question 33 |
A | Prostate gland |
B | Pineal gland |
C | Salivary gland |
D | Pituitary gland |
E | Thyroid gland |
Question 34 |
A | In humans, they acts as the digestive compartments within cells. |
B | In plants, they store toxins to protect them from predators. |
C | They are the transport vesicles that deliver glycoprotein from ER membrane to Golgi apparatus. |
D | They process materials and produce usable energy for eukaryotic cells. |
Question 35 |
A | Molecular theory |
B | Laws of inheritance |
C | Theory of evolution |
D | Genetic theory |
E | Cell theory |
Question 36 |
A | Flagella |
B | Peptidoglycan |
C | Chitin |
D | Glucose |
Question 37 |
A | Molecules are always ionic while compounds could be either ionic or covalent. |
B | All organic matter is compounds while molecules are inorganic. |
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 38 |
A | Organelles |
B | DNA as genetic materials |
C | Cell walls |
D | Nucleus |
Question 39 |
A | ...contain more nutrition than plant based fats. |
B | ...solid at room temperature. |
C | ...good for human health/digestive system. |
D | ...unsaturated fats. |
Question 40 |
A | Light Microscope (LM) |
B | Electron Microscope (EM) |
C | Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) |
D | Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) |
Question 41 |
A | Isolation from the outside; like a cell wall. |
B | Locomotion. |
C | Facilitate active transport and diffusion. |
D | Attaching to host surfaces. |
Question 42 |
A | They are composed of action and involved in cell movement and maintaining cell structure. |
B | They made the various fiberous proteins of α-helical
coiled-coils that transport materials from one area to another. |
C | They are only found in plant cells because animal cells with movement cannot maintain the structure. |
D | They are composed of globular proteins that are assembled and disassembled in different regions of the cell to form hollow pathways. |
Question 43 |
A | ...their chemical structures. |
B | ...the type of translation. |
C | ...their orientation of the hydrogen atoms. |
D | ...water solubility level. |
Question 44 |
A | Millions |
B | 100 |
C | 35 |
D | 50 |
E | 20 |
Question 45 |
A | Heat is the amount of energy associated with movement of atoms while temperature is the intensity of heat (average speed of atoms). |
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 | Temperature is a long term quantitative measurement of energy while heat is a short term measurement of energy. |
Question 46 |
A | I. transcription II. replication |
B | I. translation II. transcription |
C | I. replication II. transcription |
D | I. translation II. replication |
E | I. replication II. translation |
F | I. transcription II. translation |
Question 47 |
A | Glucose |
B | Fructose |
C | Cellulose |
D | Maltose |
Question 48 |
A | Proteins |
B | Nucleic Acids |
C | Lipids |
D | Carbohydrates |
Question 49 |
A | Secondary structure |
B | Tertiary structure |
C | Primary structure |
D | Quaternary structure |
Question 50 |
A | Increase production in glycoprotein. |
B | Increase in smooth endoplasmic reticulum. |
C | Increase in rough endoplasmic reticulum. |
D | Decrease production in glycoprotein. |
Question 51 |
A | Cellulose |
B | Starch |
C | Chitin |
D | Glycogen |
E | Lipids |
Question 52 |
Image mod from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethyl_group
A | I only |
B | II and IV |
C | III only |
D | II only |
E | I, II and IV |
F | IV only |
Question 53 |
A | 5 electrons. |
B | 5 electrons. |
C | 13 electrons. |
D | 8 electrons. |
E | 10 electrons. |
Question 54 |
A | α−1-->1 |
B | β−1-->4 |
C | α−1-->4 |
D | β−1-->1 |
Question 55 |
A | 100 times less H+ |
B | 2 times more H+ |
C | 10 times less H+ |
D | 100 times more H+ |
E | 10 times more H+ |
[H+] = 10-pH
Question 56 |
A | I. lysosomes II. nucleoli |
B | I. chromosomes II. ribosomes |
C | I. ribosomes II. nucleoli |
D | I. ribosomes II. lysosomes |
E | I. chromosomes II. chromatin |
Question 57 |
A | Heating |
B | Protein pumps |
C | ATP injection |
D | Hydrolysis |
Question 58 |
A | Quaternary structure |
B | Tertiary structure |
C | Secondary structure |
D | Primary structure: |
Question 59 |

Suggestion: Take your time to answer this question. It can be confusing with 6 types!
A | VI , IV , II , V , III and I |
B | IV , I , VI , V , II and III |
C | IV , VI , II , III , V and I |
D | IV , VI , III , II , V and I |
E | I , III , IV , V , II and VI |
F | VI , IV , III , II , V and I |
Question 60 |
A | Butane |
B | Benzene |
C | Ethane |
D | Methane |
Question 61 |
A | disaccharide |
B | monsaccharide |
C | lipid |
D | polysaccharide |
E | protein |
Question 62 |
A | True |
B | False |
Question 63 |
A | Ribosomes, plasma membrane and hemoglobin. |
B | Plasma membrane and hemoglobin. |
C | Nucleus, plasma membrane and hemoglobin. |
D | Nucleus, ribosomes and hemoglobin. |
E | Ribosomes, organelles and hemoglobin. |
Question 64 |
A | Develop new genetic codes for evolutionary adaptations. |
B | Provide energy for the DNA structure by converting energy from cells into ATP and transferring it to the nucleus. |
C | Carry information of amino acid sequence from the genes to make proteins in cells. |
D | Protect the nucleus from genetic mutations, even though this always does not work. |
Question 65 |
A | Transport proteins form channels which allow ions and polar molecules to move across. |
B | Receptor proteins codes the ionic and polar molecules so that it will be accepted by the phospholipids. |
C | The difference in pH levels inside and outside the cell facilitates movement of ionic and polar molecules. |
D | Simple diffusion process. |
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 communicate to the outside world. |
D | To be able to stack together to form tissues. |
Question 67 |
A | Carboxylic acids |
B | Glycogen |
C | Starch |
D | Cellulose |
Question 68 |
A | Some proteins only have α helix structures while others can have only β pleated sheet structures. |
B | Hydrogen bonds are primary structures of proteins. |
C | Protein structures have four levels of structures. |
D | The α helix and the β pleated sheet structures are tertiary structure. |
Question 69 |
A | The temperature of the mixture should have increased as the mixing progresses. |
B | The mixing of the two most likely have broken down the molecular bounds of water and that resulted in reaction with cocoa powder. |
C | The milk acted as the solute which breaks down the chemical compounds in the cocoa powder. |
D | Milk is the solvent while cocoa powder is the solute. |
Question 70 |
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 | All of the above statements are correct. |
B | I , II and III |
C | I and III |
D | II and IV |
E | I and II |
F | I , III and IV |
Question 71 |
A | Rough endoplasmic reticulum |
B | Golgi apparatus |
C | Nucleolus |
D | Vesicles |
E | Centriole |
Question 72 |
A | 100% |
B | 75% |
C | 65% |
D | 99% |
E | 50% |
Question 73 |
A | Membrane junctions |
B | Messenger junctions |
C | Gap junctions |
D | Anchoring junctions |
E | Tight junctions |
Question 74 |
A | I. covalent bonds II. peptide bonds |
B | I. ionic bonds II. nucleic bonds |
C | I. covalent bonds II. nucleic bonds |
D | I. ionic bonds II. peptide bonds |
Question 75 |
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 76 |
A | They slow down chemical reaction by participating in the reaction. |
B | They speed up chemical reactions by participating in the reaction. |
C | They slow down chemical reaction by acting as a buffer. |
D | They speed up chemical reactions without participating in the reaction. |
Question 77 |
A | Genetic theory |
B | Theory of inheritance |
C | Endosymbiont theory |
D | Cell theory |
Question 78 |
A | ...thyroid problems. |
B | ...high cholesterol. |
C | ...diabetes. |
D | ...obesity. |
Question 79 |
A | Radon gas |
B | Sulfur mustard gas |
C | Natural gas |
D | Thorium gas |
Question 80 |
A | They have kinks caused by double bonding of carbon atoms. |
B | They have the maximum number of hydrogens (alkanes) in the fats and lipid group. |
C | They are often found in olive oil and vegetable oils. |
D | Compared to unsaturated fatty acids, they have a very high melting point. |
Question 81 |
A | 4 |
B | 2 |
C | 5 |
D | 3 |
Question 82 |
A | Spectrin protein |
B | Ankrin protein |
C | Aquaporins protein |
D | Glycophorin protein |
E | Band 3 protein |
Question 83 |
A | Provide structural support for the cell wall. |
B | Provide structural support for the nucleus. |
C | Manufacture and distribution of molecules. |
D | Genetic control of the cell. |
E | Energy processing. |
Question 84 |
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 85 |
A | The elemental abundance must be less than 0.2% of the human body weight. |
B | The elemental abundance must be less than 1.0% of the human body weight. |
C | The elemental abundance must be less than 0.01% of the human body weight. |
D | The elemental abundance must be less than 0.1% of the human body weight. |
E | The elemental abundance must be less than 0.4% of the human body weight. |
Question 86 |

Image mod from: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:0301_Phospholipid_Structure.jpg
A | IV and I |
B | I and III |
C | I and IV |
D | III and I |
E | III and IV |
Question 87 |
A | White blood cells |
B | Red blood cells |
C | Platelets |
D | Serum |
Question 88 |
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 prevent changes in pH by accepting or donating hydrogen irons. |
C | A substance that resists genetic mutations. |
D | A substance that resists changes in pH by accepting or donating hydrogen irons. |
E | A substance that prevent genetic mutations. |
Question 89 |
A | Three subatomic particles. |
B | Five subatomic particles. |
C | Hundreds of subatomic particles. |
D | Two subatomic particles. |
Question 90 |
A | The very high electronegative nature of the molecule. |
B | Low radioactivity and polarity. |
C | The high atomic mass. |
D | The hydrogen bonds. |
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