Cell Membrane And Biomolecule Quiz- 3

21 Questions | By Eschreiberhamner | Last updated: Sep 22, 2014 | Total Attempts: 45

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1.

The release of wastes or cell products from inside to outside a cell is called:
- A.
  
  Diffusion
- B.
  
  Dynamic equilibrium
- C.
  
  Exocytosis
- D.
  
  Endocytosis
2.

The diffusion of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane is called:
- A.
  
  Diffusion
- B.
  
  Osmosis
- C.
  
  Pinocytosis
- D.
  
  Phagocytosis
3.

The loss of water from a cell resulting in a drop of turgor pressure is called
- A.
  
  Plasmolysis
- B.
  
  Osmosis
- C.
  
  Passive transport
- D.
  
  Exocytosis
4.

When the concentration of the solute is the same throughout the system it is called:
- A.
  
  Diffusion
- B.
  
  Equilibrium
- C.
  
  Exocytosis
- D.
  
  Endocytosis
5.

The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration is:
- A.
  
  Diffusion
- B.
  
  Equilibrium
- C.
  
  Endocytosis
- D.
  
  Exocytosis
6.

Which of the following is not a form of passive transport?
- A.
  
  Facilitated diffusion
- B.
  
  Diffusion
- C.
  
  Endocytosis
- D.
  
  Osmosis
7.

The structure most responsible for maintaining cell homeostasis is the:
- A.
  
  Cytoplasm
- B.
  
  Mitochondria
- C.
  
  Cell wall
- D.
  
  Plasma membrane
8.

The cell takes in needed substances, eliminates wastes, and prevents harmful substances from entering by:
- A.
  
  Selective permeability
- B.
  
  Diffusion
- C.
  
  Osmosis
- D.
  
  Plasmolysis
9.

If water moves out of a cell, what type of solution is the cell in?
- A.
  
  Hypertonic
- B.
  
  Hypotonic
- C.
  
  Isotonic
- D.
  
  Plasmolysis
10.

If a cell engulfs a piece of food it is called:
- A.
  
  Exocytosis
- B.
  
  Homeostasis
- C.
  
  Pinocytosis
- D.
  
  Phagocytosis
11.

The plasma membrane is made up of a phospholipid monolayer.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

If water moves into a cell, it is in a hypotonic solution.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

The pressure that exists inside of a cell is called turgor pressure.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Unicellular organisms are made up of many cells.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Groups of tissues working together to perform a particular function create organs.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

In a hypotonic solution the pressure increases.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

When water moves across the plasma membrane it require no energy from the cell.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

If a cell is in a hypertonic solution it will get smaller.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Which cellular process takes place in the ribosomes that are bound to the endoplasmic reticulum?
- A.
  
  The breakdown of waste material
- B.
  
  The conversion of radiant energy to glucose
- C.
  
  The synthesis of new proteins
- D.
  
  The replication of nucleic acids
20.

The monomers used to synthesize proteins are called:
- A.
  
  Nucleotides
- B.
  
  Amino acids
- C.
  
  Fatty acids
- D.
  
  Glycerol
21.

Which of the following functions is not associated with proteins?
- A.
  
  Providing structural material
- B.
  
  Enzymes
- C.
  
  Specific binding
- D.
  
  Information storage