Anatomy & Physiology: The Cell Membrane And Organelles

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Anatomy & Physiology: The Cell Membrane And Organelles - Quiz

A quiz testing knowledge of cell membrane and organelles

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1.

List some of the general characteristics of the cell membrane. What is it's function within the cell?
2.

Briefly explain the process of G-Proteins on the cell membrane. How does GDP release? How does GTP attach? What is it made up of? How does the protein change shape?
3.

The ______________ acts as a packaging and processing center in the cell to process proteins. (hint: see picture above)
4.

Proteins embedded in the cell membrane function to
- A.
  
  Transport materials in and out of the cell
- B.
  
  Carry genetic information
- C.
  
  Store excess water
- D.
  
  Produce energy for the cell
5.

Which of the following is an enzyme filled organelle for the breaking down of waste in the cell?
- A.
  
  Mitochondria
- B.
  
  Centriole
- C.
  
  Lysosome
- D.
  
  Perioxisome
6.

This drawing illustrates the important aspect of the cell membrane which is its __________________.
- A.
  
  Carboyhydrate bi-layer
- B.
  
  Layer of proteins
- C.
  
  Phosolipid bi-layer
7.

The Fluid Mosaic Model suggests that the cell membrane can only have certain fluids pass through it, due to its phosolipid bi-layer.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

The _______________________ are used in cell division and are located inside the centrosome. They are arranged in a 9+0 array in which microtubules line up in a circle and the two sit perpindicular to one another in the centrosome.
9.

The Rough Endomplasmic Reticulum serves as the main site for synthesis of adenosine triphosphate for the cell.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

These are membranous bubbles that may be formed by the Golgi apparatus, or by the pinching inward of the cell membrane to engulf external substances.
- A.
  
  Microvilli
- B.
  
  Vesicles
- C.
  
  Ribosomes
- D.
  
  Cytosol
11.

Identify all of the lipids/steroids below that play a role in the cell membrane. After identifying, briefly explain what thier role is.
- A.
  
  Phospholipids
- B.
  
  Adipose
- C.
  
  Sphingolipids
- D.
  
  Glycerolipids
- E.
  
  Glycocalyx
- F.
  
  Cholesterol
12.

Membrane proteins can be classified in two ways, by _________ and by ___________.[separate answers with a comma]
13.

This structual element of the cell membrane aids in the rapid depolarization of the cells through ion transfer. It serves as a site of communication between cells. What is this structural element called?
- A.
  
  Desmosome
- B.
  
  Ligand-gated channel
- C.
  
  Gap junction
- D.
  
  Hemi-desmosome
14.

Desmosomes connect cells to other cells.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

______________________ are a structural element that attach cells to the membrane underneath.
16.

Some substances can pass through the cell membrane without facilitation. What sorts of substances can move through?
- A.
  
  Small, non-polar
- B.
  
  Large, polar
- C.
  
  Small, polar
- D.
  
  Small, ionic
17.

There are three different types of gated channels. Check the channels below that are gated channels and then give an example of what flows through each one.
- A.
  
  Ligand
- B.
  
  Receptor
- C.
  
  Voltage
- D.
  
  Mechanical
- E.
  
  Antiport
18.

Which of the options below is not a physical trigger that triggers gated channel proteins?
- A.
  
  Change in pressure
- B.
  
  Change in tension
- C.
  
  Change in salinity
- D.
  
  Change in orientation
19.

There are several different types of carrier proteins. Carrier proteins that only carry through one type of molecule at a time are called ______________ proteins. Carrier proteins that can carry through two types of molecules at a time are called _________________ proteins. Carrier proteins that can carry through molecules headed in opposite directions are called ________________ proteins.[separate answers with a comma]
20.

Saturation moves substances UP their concentration gradient.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

ATP is needed when a cell is trying to move _______________ the concentration gradient.
22.

____________________ is "cell drinking" and __________________ is "cell eating".[separate answers with a comma]