AnswersHVA 26-27 IM Biology ACell Differentiation and Specialization

Cell Differentiation and Specialization — Unit test Answers

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3

Influenza (the flu) is caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory system. Which type of gene is most likely to be widely expressed in the body of someone who contracts the influenza virus?

A
the gene that controls the production of stem cells
B
the gene that controls the production of skin cells
C
the gene that controls the production of red blood cells
D
the gene that controls the production of white blood cells
4

What is shown in the image?

Question illustration
A
prokaryote
B
eukaryote
C
chloroplast
D
mitochondrion
5

Which statements describe the characteristics of an individual protein? Select two options. It is specific to one biochemical reaction.It increases the activation energy needed for a reaction.It can catalyze many different reactions.It increases the rate of a biochemical reaction.It slows down the rate of a biochemical reaction.

A
It is specific to one biochemical reaction.
B
It increases the activation energy needed for a reaction.
C
It can catalyze many different reactions.
D
It increases the rate of a biochemical reaction.
E
It slows down the rate of a biochemical reaction.
6

Which of the following difference between DNA and RNA allows them to perform their unique functions?

A
DNA contains ribose, while RNA contains deoxyribose.
B
DNA is single-stranded, whereas RNA is double-stranded.
C
DNA contains thymine, while RNA contains uracil.
D
RNA is found only in the nucleus, while DNA is found only in the cytoplasm.
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Which of the following describe a stem cell? Select three options. a cell that is able to develop into a variety of specialized cellsa cell that is able to self-renew from differentiated cellsa specialized cell that results in differentiationa specialized cell that results in self-renewala cell that divides by meiosis to produce new cells

A
a cell that is able to develop into a variety of specialized cells
B
a cell that is able to self-renew from differentiated cells
C
a specialized cell that results in differentiation
D
a specialized cell that results in self-renewal
E
a cell that divides by meiosis to produce new cells
11

Tissue cultures (samples of cancer cells) are taken from cancer patients, and the cells are then grown in a laboratory. What is the purpose of growing cancer cells in a laboratory?

A
to test medicinal treatments before giving them to patients
B
to replace cancer cells with healthy cells
C
to provide evidence of cancer cells in the patient
D
to stop the cancer from growing in the patient
13

Which is a function of the cell membrane?

A
performs photosynthesis
B
controls what enters and leaves the cell
C
produces proteins
D
provides energy to the cell
15

Which organelles are not found in plant cells?

A
vacuoles
B
mitochondria
C
chloroplasts
D
centrioles
16

Which carries the code for protein synthesis from the cell nucleus to the cytoplasm?

A
DNA
B
tRNA
C
rRNA
D
mRNA
17

What will happen if RNA polymerase fails to attach to the promoter?

A
Translation will begin early.
B
Transcription will not begin.
C
RNA polymerase will unwind DNA strands.
D
An mRNA strand will be made before translation begins.
18

Which microscope uses a probe to map atoms on the surface of a specimen?

A
transmission electron microscope
B
compound light microscope
C
scanning electron microscope
D
scanning tunneling microscope
19

Primary lateral sclerosis is a disease that affects the body's ability to react to stimuli and causes a person to have difficulty moving the legs, body trunk, arms, hands, and face.Which specialized cells are most affected by this disease?

A
epithelial cells, hepatocytes
B
neurons, epithelial cells
C
muscle cells, neurons
D
hepatocytes, muscle cells
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The table lists some organelles and functions. Only one pair is correctly matched.Functions of OrganellesOrganelleFunctionNucleusDirects cell activityEndoplasmic reticulumBreaks down sugar molecules to supply energyGolgi apparatusSupports and protects organelles in the cellLysosomeProduces proteins for the cellWhich organelle in the table is correctly matched with its function?

A
nucleus
B
endoplasmic reticulum
C
Golgi apparatus
D
lysosome

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