Topic 2 - Keystone Sample Quiz | Attempts: 834

2.

What is the main function of a vacuole in a cell?

Storage
Coordination
Synthesis of molecules
Release of energy

Correct Answer

A. Storage

Explanation

The main function of a vacuole in a cell is storage. Vacuoles are membrane-bound organelles that store various substances such as water, ions, nutrients, and waste products. They help maintain the cell's shape and provide support. In plant cells, vacuoles are particularly large and play a crucial role in maintaining turgor pressure, which helps the plant stand upright. Additionally, vacuoles can also store pigments, toxins, and defense compounds to protect the cell from external threats. Overall, the storage function of vacuoles is essential for maintaining the cell's homeostasis and carrying out various metabolic processes.

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3.

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Packages what is made in the cell.
controls cell activities or contains the genetic codes.
Respiration or energy release or production of ATP
Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Correct Answer

A. Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Explanation

The cell membrane acts as a barrier and selectively regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell. It allows essential molecules, such as nutrients and oxygen, to enter the cell while preventing the entry of harmful substances. Similarly, waste products and excess molecules are expelled from the cell through the membrane. This regulation of substance movement helps maintain the internal environment of the cell and ensures its proper functioning.

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4.

Part of embryonic development in a species is illustrated in the diagram below. Which set of factors plays the most direct role in controlling the events shown in the diagram?

Genes, hormones, and cell location
Antibodies, insulin, and starch
ATP, amino acids, and inorganic compounds
Abiotic resources, homeostasis, and selective breeding

Correct Answer

A. Genes, hormones, and cell location

Explanation

Genes, hormones, and cell location play the most direct role in controlling the events shown in the diagram because genes provide the instructions for the development and differentiation of cells, hormones regulate various physiological processes and can influence cell behavior, and cell location determines the interactions between cells and their surrounding environment, which can influence their development and function. These factors collectively determine the specific events and processes that occur during embryonic development.

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5.

Which sequence of terms represents a decrease from the greatest number of structures to the least number of structures present in a cell?

nucleus → gene → chromosome
gene → nucleus → chromosome
Gene → chromosome → nucleus
Chromosome → gene → nucleus

Correct Answer

A. Gene → chromosome → nucleus

Explanation

This sequence represents a decrease from the greatest number of structures to the least number of structures present in a cell. The gene is the smallest unit of genetic information and is present in every cell. The chromosome is made up of many genes and is present in the nucleus of a cell. The nucleus is the largest structure in a cell and contains the chromosomes and genes. Therefore, the sequence gene → chromosome → nucleus represents a decrease in the number of structures present in a cell.

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6.

Research has shown that certain body cells, known as stem cells, can develop into a variety of specialized cells. Various factors can cause stem cells to develop into different types of mature cells. These different types of mature cells result from

Different antibodies and mitotic cell division
Identical genetic codes and meiotic cell division
Different environments of the cells and the functioning of different parts of the genetic code
Similar steps in the development of the cells and a reduction in the number of chromosomes in each cell

Correct Answer

A. Different environments of the cells and the functioning of different parts of the genetic code

Explanation

Stem cells have the ability to develop into different types of specialized cells due to the different environments they are exposed to and the functioning of different parts of their genetic code. This means that the specific conditions and signals in the cell's environment, as well as the activation or suppression of certain genes within the genetic code, play a role in determining the type of mature cell that the stem cell will differentiate into.

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7.

Some human body cells are shown in the diagrams below. These groups of cells represent different

Tissues in which similar cells function together
Organs that help to carry out a specific life activity
Systems that are responsible for a specific life activity
Organelles that carry out different functions

Correct Answer

A. Tissues in which similar cells function together

Explanation

The diagrams show groups of cells, which indicates that they are working together in a coordinated manner. This suggests that they are part of a larger structure or unit, rather than individual cells carrying out different functions. Therefore, the most appropriate explanation is that these groups of cells represent tissues in which similar cells function together. Tissues are collections of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function in the body.

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8.

Genes involved in the production of abnormal red blood cells have an abnormal sequence of

ATP molecules
Amino acids
Sugars
Bases

Correct Answer

A. Bases

Explanation

Genes involved in the production of abnormal red blood cells have an abnormal sequence of bases. The sequence of bases, which are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G), determine the genetic code within a gene. Any alteration or abnormality in the sequence of bases can lead to changes in the structure or function of the protein encoded by that gene. In the context of abnormal red blood cells, a mutation or abnormal sequence of bases in the genes responsible for red blood cell production can result in the production of defective or dysfunctional red blood cells.

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9.

Which statement is true of both mitosis and meiosis? Both are involved in asexual reproduction.

Both are involved in asexual reproduction.
Both occur only in reproductive cells.
The number of chromosomes is reduced by half.
DNA replication occurs before the division of the nucleus.

Correct Answer

A. DNA replication occurs before the division of the nucleus.

Explanation

Both mitosis and meiosis involve DNA replication before the division of the nucleus. In both processes, the DNA is duplicated during the interphase stage, which occurs before the actual division takes place. This ensures that each resulting cell receives a complete set of genetic information. Asexual reproduction is not a characteristic shared by both mitosis and meiosis, as mitosis can also occur in multicellular organisms for growth and tissue repair. The statement that both occur only in reproductive cells is incorrect, as mitosis can occur in various somatic cells throughout the body. The statement that the number of chromosomes is reduced by half is specific to meiosis, not mitosis.

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10.

Although all of the cells of a human develop from one fertilized egg, the human is born with many different types of cells. Which statement best explains this observation?

Developing cells may express different parts of their identical genetic instructions.
Mutations occur during development as a result of environmental conditions.
All cells have different genetic material.
Some cells develop before other cells.

Correct Answer

A. Developing cells may express different parts of their identical genetic instructions.

Explanation

During development, cells go through a process called differentiation, where they specialize and express different parts of their identical genetic instructions. This allows them to perform specific functions and form different types of cells in the human body. Mutations can occur during development, but they are not the main explanation for the observation mentioned. Additionally, while cells may have different genetic material, this is not the primary reason for the variety of cell types in a human. Lastly, the statement that some cells develop before others is true, but it does not fully explain the observation of different cell types at birth.

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11.

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome in the body cells of humans. This extra chromosome occurs in a gamete as a result of

An error in the process of cloning
An error in meiotic cell division
A gene mutation
Replication of a single chromosome during mitosis

Correct Answer

A. An error in meiotic cell division

Explanation

Down syndrome is caused by an error in meiotic cell division. Meiosis is the process by which gametes (sperm and egg cells) are formed. During meiosis, the chromosomes are supposed to separate properly, with each gamete receiving one copy of each chromosome. However, in the case of Down syndrome, an error occurs during meiotic cell division, leading to the presence of an extra chromosome (specifically, an extra copy of chromosome 21) in the resulting gamete. When this gamete combines with another gamete during fertilization, the resulting individual will have three copies of chromosome 21 instead of the usual two, leading to the characteristics and symptoms of Down syndrome.

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Topic 2 - Keystone Sample Quiz

Name the cellular organelle labelled C.

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What is the main function of a vacuole in a cell?

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Part of embryonic development in a species is illustrated in the diagram below. Which set of factors plays the most direct role in controlling the events shown in the diagram?

Which sequence of terms represents a decrease from the greatest number of structures to the least number of structures present in a cell?

Research has shown that certain body cells, known as stem cells, can develop into a variety of specialized cells. Various factors can cause stem cells to develop into different types of mature cells. These different types of mature cells result from

Some human body cells are shown in the diagrams below. These groups of cells represent different

Genes involved in the production of abnormal red blood cells have an abnormal sequence of

Which statement is true of both mitosis and meiosis? Both are involved in asexual reproduction.

Although all of the cells of a human develop from one fertilized egg, the human is born with many different types of cells. Which statement best explains this observation?

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome in the body cells of humans. This extra chromosome occurs in a gamete as a result of