BIOD 171 Portage Learning Final Exam
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True/False. A virus is considered a microorganism. - Answer False, Viruses are not
living and as such are not considered microorganisms. Viruses can, however, be
classified as microbes, a more general term that includes microorganisms and viruses.
What is the smallest biological unit of life? - Answer A cell
What are the four main types of macromolecules found in cells? - Answer Proteins,
Lipids, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates
Proteins are formed from various combinations of - Answer Amino acids
There are how many known forms of amino acids - Answer twenty
How many amino acids are classified as being essential amino acids? - Answer Nine
Where can the two major types of nucleic acids be found in the cell? - Answer DNA,
RNA. Found in the nucleus.
What is the role of RNA? - Answer RNA , found in the nucleus is capable of leaving the
nucleus. RNA is repsponsible for deciphering the hereditary information in DNA and
uses it to synthesize proteins.
What is the role of DNA? - Answer DNA, found in the nucleus contains vast amount of
hereditary inforamtion, responible for inhereitable characteristic os living organisms.
Complete the following RNA strand, and indicate how many bonds are formed for each
complementary pair:
3' GGUCAUCG 5'5' CC AGC 3' - Answer 3' GGUCAUCG 5'5' CCAGUAGC 3'There are
2 bonds formed between A and U, and 3 bonds between G and C.
The plasma membrane - Answer Restricts movement of materials in and out of the cell
& Prevents essential nutrients from escaping
How many carbon atoms are present in glucose? - Answer 6
True of False: The genetic material within a prokaryotic cell is contained within a
membrane-enclosed region. - Answer False
Only eukaryotic cells contain its genetic material within a nucleus.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells can be subdivided into Bacteria and Archaea. - Answer
True
, True or False: Archaea is noted for its ability to survive under harsh conditions.
Correct! - Answer True
Archaea can often be found in harsh conditions such as high salt levels, high acid
conditions, high temperatures and even oxygen-poor conditions.
Which of the following microorganisms are considered to be Eukarya? Select all that
apply. - Answer Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista
Microorganisms classified as Plantae obtain most of their energy by converting
[answer1] energy into [answer2] energy. - Answer 1. Light (sunlight)
2. chemical (sugars)
Which of the following are considered Protista? Select all that apply. - Answer Algae,
Amoeba
The function of the ribosome is - Answer Protein synthesis
True or False: Protista retain a unicellular classification, as they are unable to form
tissue layers. - Answer True
Where are ribosomes located? - Answer cytoplasm of prokaryotic cells and in the ER of
eukaryotic cells.
The combination of the cell membrane and the outer membrane is referred to as the -
Answer Cell envelope
The function of the mitochondria is - Answer To produce energy (ATP)
True or False. All multicellular microorganisms classified as Animalia are autotropic. -
Answer False
True or False: Metabolism is a controlled set of biochemical reactions that occur in living
organisms in order to maintain life. - Answer True
True or False: Enzymes slow down chemical reactions to conserve energy. - Answer
False
What is a cofactor? - Answer A cofactor is a small chemical component that assists an
enzyme during the catalysis reactions. A cofactor is usually metal ions.
Define catabolism - Answer Catabolism is the process of breaking down larger
molecules into useful energy sources.
In order to convert proteins into amino acids which metabolic process would be active? -
Answer Catabolism would be active as proteins are made up of amino acids. Therefore
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True/False. A virus is considered a microorganism. - Answer False, Viruses are not
living and as such are not considered microorganisms. Viruses can, however, be
classified as microbes, a more general term that includes microorganisms and viruses.
What is the smallest biological unit of life? - Answer A cell
What are the four main types of macromolecules found in cells? - Answer Proteins,
Lipids, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates
Proteins are formed from various combinations of - Answer Amino acids
There are how many known forms of amino acids - Answer twenty
How many amino acids are classified as being essential amino acids? - Answer Nine
Where can the two major types of nucleic acids be found in the cell? - Answer DNA,
RNA. Found in the nucleus.
What is the role of RNA? - Answer RNA , found in the nucleus is capable of leaving the
nucleus. RNA is repsponsible for deciphering the hereditary information in DNA and
uses it to synthesize proteins.
What is the role of DNA? - Answer DNA, found in the nucleus contains vast amount of
hereditary inforamtion, responible for inhereitable characteristic os living organisms.
Complete the following RNA strand, and indicate how many bonds are formed for each
complementary pair:
3' GGUCAUCG 5'5' CC AGC 3' - Answer 3' GGUCAUCG 5'5' CCAGUAGC 3'There are
2 bonds formed between A and U, and 3 bonds between G and C.
The plasma membrane - Answer Restricts movement of materials in and out of the cell
& Prevents essential nutrients from escaping
How many carbon atoms are present in glucose? - Answer 6
True of False: The genetic material within a prokaryotic cell is contained within a
membrane-enclosed region. - Answer False
Only eukaryotic cells contain its genetic material within a nucleus.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells can be subdivided into Bacteria and Archaea. - Answer
True
, True or False: Archaea is noted for its ability to survive under harsh conditions.
Correct! - Answer True
Archaea can often be found in harsh conditions such as high salt levels, high acid
conditions, high temperatures and even oxygen-poor conditions.
Which of the following microorganisms are considered to be Eukarya? Select all that
apply. - Answer Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista
Microorganisms classified as Plantae obtain most of their energy by converting
[answer1] energy into [answer2] energy. - Answer 1. Light (sunlight)
2. chemical (sugars)
Which of the following are considered Protista? Select all that apply. - Answer Algae,
Amoeba
The function of the ribosome is - Answer Protein synthesis
True or False: Protista retain a unicellular classification, as they are unable to form
tissue layers. - Answer True
Where are ribosomes located? - Answer cytoplasm of prokaryotic cells and in the ER of
eukaryotic cells.
The combination of the cell membrane and the outer membrane is referred to as the -
Answer Cell envelope
The function of the mitochondria is - Answer To produce energy (ATP)
True or False. All multicellular microorganisms classified as Animalia are autotropic. -
Answer False
True or False: Metabolism is a controlled set of biochemical reactions that occur in living
organisms in order to maintain life. - Answer True
True or False: Enzymes slow down chemical reactions to conserve energy. - Answer
False
What is a cofactor? - Answer A cofactor is a small chemical component that assists an
enzyme during the catalysis reactions. A cofactor is usually metal ions.
Define catabolism - Answer Catabolism is the process of breaking down larger
molecules into useful energy sources.
In order to convert proteins into amino acids which metabolic process would be active? -
Answer Catabolism would be active as proteins are made up of amino acids. Therefore
