Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology (Longenbaker), 8th Edition

Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function

True or False Quiz

1
The organelles do the functions of the cell.
A)True
B)False
2
At room temperature, the plasma membrane is a solid.
A)True
B)False
3
The plasma membrane is described as a phospholipid bilayer.
A)True
B)False
4
The heads of phospholipids are hydrophobic.
A)True
B)False
5
Cholesterol molecules help to add stability to the phospholipid bilayer.
A)True
B)False
6
The phospholipids of the bilayer have their tails facing inward toward each other.
A)True
B)False
7
Typically, DNA is not found in the cytoplasm of the cell.
A)True
B)False
8
The rough ER synthesizes phospholipids.
A)True
B)False
9
Microtubules help the cell keep its shape.
A)True
B)False
10
Small, lipid soluble molecules can enter the cell by osmosis through the phospholipid bilayer.
A)True
B)False
11
A cell placed in an isotonic solution will swell and possibly crenate.
A)True
B)False
12
Passive transport requires the use of cell energy.
A)True
B)False
13
DNA replicates during the S phase of interphase.
A)True
B)False
14
Once DNA has replicated, each strand is called a centromere.
A)True
B)False
15
Protein synthesis occurs during interphase of the cell cycle.
A)True
B)False
16
The job of tRNA is to carry the proper amino acid to the DNA to put together a protein.
A)True
B)False
17
The centrioles move to opposite sides of the cell during prophase of mitosis.
A)True
B)False
18
Cytokinesis is the division of nuclear material.
A)True
B)False
19
Mitosis ensures that new cells have the exact number and kind of chromosomes as the original cell.
A)True
B)False
20
Brothers and sisters share the exact same DNA.
A)True
B)False
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