Microbiology: Chapter 5

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  • 1. 

    Select all the options that have characteristics of a eukaryotic cell. 

    • A.

      Membrane bounded nucleus and organelles

    • B.

      They are acellular

    • C.

      Extensive compartmentalization and internal organization

    • D.

      A diploid complement of linear chromosomes complexed with histone proteins.

    • E.

      Possess a nucleoid

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Membrane bounded nucleus and organelles
    C. Extensive compartmentalization and internal organization
    D. A diploid complement of linear chromosomes complexed with histone proteins.
  • 2. 

    Eukaryotic flagella are chemically different than bacterial flagella. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 3. 

    What is a eukaryotic flagellum made from? 

    • A.

      Protein tubulin

    • B.

      Protein flagellin

    • C.

      Flagellar filaments

    Correct Answer
    A. Protein tubulin
  • 4. 

    A eukaryotic cell may possess which of these?

    • A.

      Peptidoglycan

    • B.

      Cillia

    • C.

      Endospores

    Correct Answer
    B. Cillia
  • 5. 

    The cell wall of this organism, is made up largely of cellulose. Which is it?

    • A.

      Algae

    • B.

      Protista

    • C.

      Animalia

    Correct Answer
    A. Algae
  • 6. 

    Is it true that animal cells and protozoa have a cell wall? 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    both these organisms have no cell wall

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  • 7. 

    Which organism is composed of a repeating chain of the polymer, NAG. 

    • A.

      Plant Cells

    • B.

      Animal Cells

    • C.

      Fungal Cells

    Correct Answer
    C. Fungal Cells
  • 8. 

    Which of there structures are similar/resemble both a eukaryote and a prokaryote? 

    • A.

      The plasma membrane

    • B.

      The glycocalyx

    • C.

      Chromosome

    • D.

      All of these

    • E.

      Only A and C

    Correct Answer
    E. Only A and C
  • 9. 

    Of the transport processes, which of these controls the transportation of both carbon dioxide and oxygen. 

    • A.

      Osmosis

    • B.

      Facillitated (passive) diffusion

    • C.

      Active Transport

    • D.

      Simple diffusion

    Correct Answer
    D. Simple diffusion
  • 10. 

    Of the transport processes, which of these controls the transportation of water. 

    • A.

      Osmosis

    • B.

      Facillitated (passive) diffusion

    • C.

      Active Transport

    • D.

      Simple Diffusion

    Correct Answer
    A. Osmosis
  • 11. 

    Of the transport processes, which of these control the transportation of glucose (requires a carrier protein, no energy). . 

    • A.

      Osmosis

    • B.

      Facillitated (passive) diffusion

    • C.

      Active Transport

    • D.

      Simple Diffusion

    Correct Answer
    B. Facillitated (passive) diffusion
  • 12. 

    Of the transport processes, which of these control the transportation of the ions Na, and K (requires carrier protein and energy).

    • A.

      Osmosis

    • B.

      Facillitated (passive) diffusion

    • C.

      Simple Diffusion

    • D.

      Active Transport

    Correct Answer
    D. Active Transport
  • 13. 

    Match the transport process to the definition. Things move along their concentration gradient from higher to lower concentration, these "things" have properties that allow them to move in and out of the cell as if there were no barrier. This describes

    • A.

      Osmosis

    • B.

      Facillitated diffusion

    • C.

      Active transport

    • D.

      Simple diffusion

    Correct Answer
    D. Simple diffusion
  • 14. 

    Match the transport process to the definition. The movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane along its concentration gradient. 

    • A.

      Osmosis

    • B.

      Facillitated diffusion

    • C.

      Active transport

    • D.

      Simple diffusion

    Correct Answer
    A. Osmosis
  • 15. 

    Match the transport process to the definition. The substance being transported is following its concentration gradient, but it is too large, too polar, or both to cross the membrane. In order for it to cross, a specific transmembrane transport protein will open in order to allow for diffusion to proceed without use of energy. 

    • A.

      Osmosis

    • B.

      Facillitated diffusion

    • C.

      Active transport

    • D.

      Simple diffusion

    Correct Answer
    B. Facillitated diffusion
  • 16. 

    Match the transport process to the definition. Molecules are "pumped" from areas of lower concentration to areas of higher concentration. This requires a selective transport protein, one that can hydrolyze ATP for energy. This process requires energy in order for transportation to take place. 

    • A.

      Osmosis

    • B.

      Facillitated diffusion

    • C.

      Active transport

    • D.

      Simple diffusion

    Correct Answer
    C. Active transport
  • 17. 

    Isotonic is....

    • A.

      Concentration of water is greater outside

    • B.

      Concentration of water is the same inside/outside

    • C.

      Concentration of water is greater inside

    Correct Answer
    B. Concentration of water is the same inside/outside
  • 18. 

    Hypotonic is... 

    • A.

      Concentration of water is greater outside

    • B.

      Concentration of water is the same inside/outside

    • C.

      Concentration of water is greater inside

    Correct Answer
    A. Concentration of water is greater outside
  • 19. 

    Hypertonic is... 

    • A.

      Concentration of water is greater outside

    • B.

      Concentration of water is the same inside/outside

    • C.

      Concentration of water is greater inside

    Correct Answer
    C. Concentration of water is greater inside
  • 20. 

    Which of these describe the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell. 

    • A.

      Contains the genetic material (DNA) in the form of long, linear chromosomes. "Control center" or "brain" of the cell.

    • B.

      Has a nuclear envelope consisting of two plasma membranes dotted with nuclear pores.

    • C.

      A visible nucleolus is the site of the production of ribosomal subunits

    • D.

      All of these

    Correct Answer
    D. All of these
  • 21. 

    Which of these describes the ROUGH (ER) specifically?

    • A.

      Part of the cytomembrane system, is a continuous network of tubes surrounded by a single membrane

    • B.

      Contains ribosomes and functions mainly in transporting proteins to the plasma membrane for secretion or insertion.

    • C.

      Has no associated ribosomes and is involved with lipid biosynthesis, among other things

    Correct Answer
    B. Contains ribosomes and functions mainly in transporting proteins to the plasma membrane for secretion or insertion.
  • 22. 

    Which of these describe the SMOOTH (ER) specifically?

    • A.

      Part of the cytomembrane system, is a continuous network of tubes surrounded by a single membrane

    • B.

      Contains ribosomes and functions mainly in transporting proteins to the plasma membrane for secretion or insertion.

    • C.

      Has no associated ribosomes and is involved with lipid biosynthesis, among other things

    Correct Answer
    C. Has no associated ribosomes and is involved with lipid biosynthesis, among other things
  • 23. 

    Which of these describes the Endoplasmic Reticulum specifically? 

    • A.

      Part of the cytomembrane system, is a continuous network of tubes surrounded by a single membrane

    • B.

      Contains ribosomes and functions mainly in transporting proteins to the plasma membrane for secretion or insertion.

    • C.

      Has no associated ribosomes and is involved with lipid biosynthesis, among other things

    Correct Answer
    A. Part of the cytomembrane system, is a continuous network of tubes surrounded by a single membrane
  • 24. 

    Which of these organelles of the Eukaryotic cell relates to the following. Receives proteins and lipids from the ER, then sorts, packages, and delivers them to a final destination by secretory vesicles. 

    • A.

      The Golgi Apparatus

    • B.

      Ribosomes

    • C.

      The Nucleus

    • D.

      Mitochondria

    Correct Answer
    A. The Golgi Apparatus
  • 25. 

    Choose two of the following that are FINAL destinations that the golgi apparatus sends its "package" to. 

    • A.

      Lysosomes

    • B.

      Plasma Membrane

    • C.

      Nucleus

    • D.

      Cytoplasm

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Lysosomes
    B. Plasma Membrane
  • 26. 

    If you're a protozoan, the lysosome is your "recycling center."

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The lysosome is your 'stomach and intestines'

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  • 27. 

    Ribosomes participate in the synthesis of which of these?

    • A.

      Proteins

    • B.

      Lipids

    • C.

      Carbohydrates

    • D.

      Nucleic Acids

    Correct Answer
    A. Proteins
  • 28. 

    Lysosomes can be considered intracellular recycling centers. It is a sac surrounded by one membrane containing various ________.

    • A.

      Hydrolitic properties

    • B.

      Hydrolitic enzymes

    • C.

      Hydrolitic substrates

    Correct Answer
    B. Hydrolitic enzymes
  • 29. 

    Tay-Sachs disease is an example of what?

    • A.

      Deactivation of the mitochondria

    • B.

      An incorrect sequence in DNA structure

    • C.

      Lysosomal storage, where materials build up in the lysosomes

    Correct Answer
    C. Lysosomal storage, where materials build up in the lysosomes
  • 30. 

    Which of these does NOT describe the Mitochondira of a cell?

    • A.

      Contains its own ribosomes and one single DNA molecule

    • B.

      Functions in aerobic cellular respiration, are present within all eukaryotic cells

    • C.

      The insoluble portion is called the matrix

    • D.

      Consists of a double membrane, inner one is highly folded and the folds are called cristae.

    Correct Answer
    C. The insoluble portion is called the matrix
  • 31. 

    For microbiology, we need to know that chloroplasts consist of two membranes called thyklaloids, when stacked are called grana and contain chlorophyll. The organisms that is relates to this the BEST are....

    • A.

      Plants

    • B.

      Fungi

    • C.

      Algae

    • D.

      Protist

    Correct Answer
    C. Algae
  • 32. 

    The soluble inner portion of chloroplasts are called stroma. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 33. 

    Chloroplasts contain their own ribosomes and a single (blank).

    • A.

      Circular DNA molecule

    • B.

      Mitochondrian

    • C.

      Lipoprotien

    Correct Answer
    A. Circular DNA molecule
  • 34. 

    This person established the idea that both mitchondria and chloroplasts are evolutionary derived from bacteria. 

    • A.

      Robert Hooke

    • B.

      Hans Christian

    • C.

      Lynn Margulis

    Correct Answer
    C. Lynn Margulis
  • 35. 

    Genetic comparisons have shown mitochondria and chloroplasts to be phylogenetically related to particular bacteria. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True

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