South University NSG5003 Week 1 Study Guide
Chapter 1: Cellular Biology
1. Which statement best describes the cellular function of metabolic absorption?
a. Cells can produce proteins.
c. Cells can take in and use nutrients.
b. Cells can secrete digestive enzymes.
d. Cells can synthesize fats.
2. Most of a cell’s genetic information, including RNA and DNA, is contained in the:
a. Mitochondria
c. Nucleolus
b. Ribosome
d. Lysosome
3. Which component of the cell produces hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) by using oxygen to
remove hydrogen atoms from specific substrates in an oxidative reaction?
a. Lysosomes
b. Peroxisomes
c. Ribosomes
d. Oxyhydrosomes
4. Which cell component is capable of cellular autodigestion when it is released during
cell injury?
a. Ribosome
b. Golgi complex
c. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Chapter 1: Cellular Biology
1. Which statement best describes the cellular function of metabolic absorption?
a. Cells can produce proteins.
c. Cells can take in and use nutrients.
b. Cells can secrete digestive enzymes.
d. Cells can synthesize fats.
2. Most of a cell’s genetic information, including RNA and DNA, is contained in the:
a. Mitochondria
c. Nucleolus
b. Ribosome
d. Lysosome
3. Which component of the cell produces hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) by using oxygen to
remove hydrogen atoms from specific substrates in an oxidative reaction?
a. Lysosomes
b. Peroxisomes
c. Ribosomes
d. Oxyhydrosomes
4. Which cell component is capable of cellular autodigestion when it is released during
cell injury?
a. Ribosome
b. Golgi complex
c. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
