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BIOD 171 PORTAGE LEARNING
FINAL EXAM REVIEW
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A virus is considered a microorganism. True/False?
- answers-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?
- answers-A cell
What are the four main types of macromolecules found in cells?
- answers-Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates
Proteins are formed from various combinations of - answers-Amino acids
There are how many known forms of amino acids
- answers-twenty
How many amino acids are classified as being essential amino acids?
- answers-Nine
Where can the two major types of nucleic acids be found in the cell?
- answers-DNA, RNA. Found in the nucleus.
What is the role of RNA?
- answers-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?
- answers-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
3' GGUCAUCG 5'5' CC AGC 3' - answers-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 - answers-Restricts movement of materials in and out of the
cell & Prevents essential nutrients from escaping
How many carbon atoms are present in glucose?
- answers-6
True of False: The genetic material within a prokaryotic cell is contained within a
membrane-enclosed region.
- answers-False
Only eukaryotic cells contain its genetic material within a nucleus.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells can be subdivided into Bacteria and Archaea.
- answers-True
True or False: Archaea is noted for its ability to survive under harsh conditions.
Correct! - answers-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.
- answers-Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista
Microorganisms classified as Plantae obtain most of their energy by converting
[answer1] energy into [answer2] energy.
- answers-1. Light (sunlight)
2. chemical (sugars)
Which of the following are considered Protista? Select all that apply.
- answers-Algae, Amoeba
BIOD 171 PORTAGE LEARNING
FINAL EXAM REVIEW
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A virus is considered a microorganism. True/False?
- answers-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?
- answers-A cell
What are the four main types of macromolecules found in cells?
- answers-Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates
Proteins are formed from various combinations of - answers-Amino acids
There are how many known forms of amino acids
- answers-twenty
How many amino acids are classified as being essential amino acids?
- answers-Nine
Where can the two major types of nucleic acids be found in the cell?
- answers-DNA, RNA. Found in the nucleus.
What is the role of RNA?
- answers-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?
- answers-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
3' GGUCAUCG 5'5' CC AGC 3' - answers-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 - answers-Restricts movement of materials in and out of the
cell & Prevents essential nutrients from escaping
How many carbon atoms are present in glucose?
- answers-6
True of False: The genetic material within a prokaryotic cell is contained within a
membrane-enclosed region.
- answers-False
Only eukaryotic cells contain its genetic material within a nucleus.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells can be subdivided into Bacteria and Archaea.
- answers-True
True or False: Archaea is noted for its ability to survive under harsh conditions.
Correct! - answers-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.
- answers-Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista
Microorganisms classified as Plantae obtain most of their energy by converting
[answer1] energy into [answer2] energy.
- answers-1. Light (sunlight)
2. chemical (sugars)
Which of the following are considered Protista? Select all that apply.
- answers-Algae, Amoeba
