Question
Question 1
What is the term for the cell's ability to maintain a stable internal balance?
a
peristalsis
b
metabolism
c
homeostasis
d
physiology
Question 2
Which of the following statements is NOT part of the "Cell Theory"?
a
Cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life.
b
All cells arise spontaneously.
c
All living things or organisms are made of cells.
d
All cells arise from preexisting cells.
Question 3
A substance that moves across a cell membrane without using the cell’s energy tends to move___________.
a
away from the area where it is less concentrated
b
toward the area where it is more concentrated
c
away from the area where it is more concentrated
d
away from the area of equilibrium
Question 4
Human red blood cells contain 0.9% sodium chloride as a component of their cytoplasm. What would happen if an IV solution containing 1.5% sodium chloride is introduced into a person?
a
Their red blood cells would absorb water across their cell membrane and begin to swell.
b
Their red blood cells would lose water across their cell membrane and begin to shrink.
c
The red blood cells would first absorb water across their cell membrane, then lose water across their cell membrane.
d
The red blood cells will first lose water across their cell membrane, then absorb water across their cell membrane.
Question 5
The diffusion of WATER across a selectively permeable membrane is called
a
endo-aqua thermogenesis.
b
facilitated diffusion.
c
osmosis.
d
active transport.
Question 6
Viruses can progress to two possible scenarios after infecting the host cell. Which of the following is characteristic of the lysogenic cycle?
What is a virus? How do they spread? How do they make us sick?
a
Viruses enter the host cell, and rapidly make copies of the host DNA.
b
Viral DNA takes over the host cell, making new viruses that burst out of the cell.
c
Viral RNA takes over the host cell, making new host cells.
d
Viral DNA is inserted into host DNA, and is replicated when the cell divides.
Question 7
Please match the term to the correct definition.
Column A
1.
bacteriophage:
bacteriophage
2.
capsid:
capsid
3.
lysogenic infection:
lysogenic infection
4.
lytic infection:
lytic infection
5.
prophage:
prophage
6.
retrovirus:
retrovirus
Column B
a.a virus that infects bacteria
b.the protein coat that surrounds a virus
c.a piece of virus DNA that becomes a part of a bacterium's genome- until activated to produce new bacteriophages
d.a virus that, upon infection of a host cell, makes a DNA copy of its RNA and inserts that piece of DNA into the cell's genome
e.the type of infection in which a virus does not immediately start replicating itself but inserts a piece of DNA ino the host cell's genome which becomes activated at a later date
f.a type of infection in which a virus immediately starts replicating in the host cell
Question 8
When an individual exercises vigorously for more than 15 minutes, the muscle cells are unable to obtain oxygen from the blood quickly enough. As a result, the muscle cells
a
stop functioning properly, resulting in death.
b
pull oxygen through the skin in order to continue working.
c
send signals to the brain telling it to shut the muscles down.
d
start anaerobic respiration, producing lactic acid buildup.
Question 9
Review the responses below; then SELECT ALL the reasons why we use scientific models.
a
Models are always expensive.
b
Models help you understand complex systems.
c
Models allow exploring very small or very large systems.
d
Models are used when systems are too expensive, expansive or impossible to use.
Question 10
Match the following substance to its description
Column A
1.
Protein:
Protein
2.
Vitamin:
Vitamin
3.
Nutrient:
Nutrient
4.
Lipid:
Lipid
5.
Mineral:
Mineral
6.
Enzyme:
Enzyme
Column B
a.
a reusable protein used to speed up a specific chemical reaction
b.both fats and oils, serve a number of functions in the human body
c.large molecules with a variety of roles, made up of simpler compounds known as amino acids
d.a substance needed by an organism in order for it to survive, grow, and develop
e.an inorganic substance found in nature
f.organic compound found naturally in plants and animals that the body needs in small amounts for normal growth and activity
What is the term for the cell's ability to maintain a stable internal balance?
a
peristalsis
b
metabolism
c
homeostasis
d
physiology
Question 2
Which of the following statements is NOT part of the "Cell Theory"?
a
Cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life.
b
All cells arise spontaneously.
c
All living things or organisms are made of cells.
d
All cells arise from preexisting cells.
Question 3
A substance that moves across a cell membrane without using the cell’s energy tends to move___________.
a
away from the area where it is less concentrated
b
toward the area where it is more concentrated
c
away from the area where it is more concentrated
d
away from the area of equilibrium
Question 4
Human red blood cells contain 0.9% sodium chloride as a component of their cytoplasm. What would happen if an IV solution containing 1.5% sodium chloride is introduced into a person?
a
Their red blood cells would absorb water across their cell membrane and begin to swell.
b
Their red blood cells would lose water across their cell membrane and begin to shrink.
c
The red blood cells would first absorb water across their cell membrane, then lose water across their cell membrane.
d
The red blood cells will first lose water across their cell membrane, then absorb water across their cell membrane.
Question 5
The diffusion of WATER across a selectively permeable membrane is called
a
endo-aqua thermogenesis.
b
facilitated diffusion.
c
osmosis.
d
active transport.
Question 6
Viruses can progress to two possible scenarios after infecting the host cell. Which of the following is characteristic of the lysogenic cycle?
What is a virus? How do they spread? How do they make us sick?
a
Viruses enter the host cell, and rapidly make copies of the host DNA.
b
Viral DNA takes over the host cell, making new viruses that burst out of the cell.
c
Viral RNA takes over the host cell, making new host cells.
d
Viral DNA is inserted into host DNA, and is replicated when the cell divides.
Question 7
Please match the term to the correct definition.
Column A
1.
bacteriophage:
bacteriophage
2.
capsid:
capsid
3.
lysogenic infection:
lysogenic infection
4.
lytic infection:
lytic infection
5.
prophage:
prophage
6.
retrovirus:
retrovirus
Column B
a.a virus that infects bacteria
b.the protein coat that surrounds a virus
c.a piece of virus DNA that becomes a part of a bacterium's genome- until activated to produce new bacteriophages
d.a virus that, upon infection of a host cell, makes a DNA copy of its RNA and inserts that piece of DNA into the cell's genome
e.the type of infection in which a virus does not immediately start replicating itself but inserts a piece of DNA ino the host cell's genome which becomes activated at a later date
f.a type of infection in which a virus immediately starts replicating in the host cell
Question 8
When an individual exercises vigorously for more than 15 minutes, the muscle cells are unable to obtain oxygen from the blood quickly enough. As a result, the muscle cells
a
stop functioning properly, resulting in death.
b
pull oxygen through the skin in order to continue working.
c
send signals to the brain telling it to shut the muscles down.
d
start anaerobic respiration, producing lactic acid buildup.
Question 9
Review the responses below; then SELECT ALL the reasons why we use scientific models.
a
Models are always expensive.
b
Models help you understand complex systems.
c
Models allow exploring very small or very large systems.
d
Models are used when systems are too expensive, expansive or impossible to use.
Question 10
Match the following substance to its description
Column A
1.
Protein:
Protein
2.
Vitamin:
Vitamin
3.
Nutrient:
Nutrient
4.
Lipid:
Lipid
5.
Mineral:
Mineral
6.
Enzyme:
Enzyme
Column B
a.
a reusable protein used to speed up a specific chemical reaction
b.both fats and oils, serve a number of functions in the human body
c.large molecules with a variety of roles, made up of simpler compounds known as amino acids
d.a substance needed by an organism in order for it to survive, grow, and develop
e.an inorganic substance found in nature
f.organic compound found naturally in plants and animals that the body needs in small amounts for normal growth and activity
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions:
**Question 1:**
What is the term for the cell's ability to maintain a stable internal balance?
**Answer:** c) homeostasis
**Question 2:**
Which of the following statements is NOT part of the "Cell Theory"?
**Answer:** b) All cells arise spontaneously.
**Question 3:**
A substance that moves across a cell membrane without using the cell’s energy tends to move___________.
**Answer:** c) away from the area where it is more concentrated
**Question 4:**
Human red blood cells contain 0.9% sodium chloride as a component of their cytoplasm. What would happen if an IV solution containing 1.5% sodium chloride is introduced into a person?
**Answer:** b) Their red blood cells would lose water across their cell membrane and begin to shrink.
**Question 5:**
The diffusion of WATER across a selectively permeable membrane is called
**Answer:** c) osmosis.
**Question 6:**
Viruses can progress to two possible scenarios after infecting the host cell. Which of the following is characteristic of the lysogenic cycle?
**Answer:** d) Viral DNA is inserted into host DNA, and is replicated when the cell divides.
**Question 7:**
Please match the term to the correct definition.
1. bacteriophage: a. a virus that infects bacteria
2. capsid: b. the protein coat that surrounds a virus
3. lysogenic infection: e. the type of infection in which a virus does not immediately start replicating itself but inserts a piece of DNA into the host cell's genome which becomes activated at a later date
4. lytic infection: f. a type of infection in which a virus immediately starts replicating in the host cell
5. prophage: c. a piece of virus DNA that becomes a part of a bacterium's genome until activated to produce new bacteriophages
6. retrovirus: d. a virus that, upon infection of a host cell, makes a DNA copy of its RNA and inserts that piece of DNA into the cell's genome
**Question 8:**
When an individual exercises vigorously for more than 15 minutes, the muscle cells are unable to obtain oxygen from the blood quickly enough. As a result, the muscle cells
**Answer:** d) start anaerobic respiration, producing lactic acid buildup.
**Question 9:**
Review the responses below; then SELECT ALL the reasons why we use scientific models.
**Answer:**
b) Models help you understand complex systems.
c) Models allow exploring very small or very large systems.
d) Models are used when systems are too expensive, expansive or impossible to use.
**Question 10:**
Match the following substance to its description.
1. Protein: c. large molecules with a variety of roles, made up of simpler compounds known as amino acids
2. Vitamin: f. organic compound found naturally in plants and animals that the body needs in small amounts for normal growth and activity
3. Nutrient: d. a substance needed by an organism in order for it to survive, grow, and develop
4. Lipid: b. both fats and oils, serve a number of functions in the human body
5. Mineral: e. an inorganic substance found in nature
6. Enzyme: a. a reusable protein used to speed up a specific chemical reaction
Let me know if you need further assistance!
**Question 1:**
What is the term for the cell's ability to maintain a stable internal balance?
**Answer:** c) homeostasis
**Question 2:**
Which of the following statements is NOT part of the "Cell Theory"?
**Answer:** b) All cells arise spontaneously.
**Question 3:**
A substance that moves across a cell membrane without using the cell’s energy tends to move___________.
**Answer:** c) away from the area where it is more concentrated
**Question 4:**
Human red blood cells contain 0.9% sodium chloride as a component of their cytoplasm. What would happen if an IV solution containing 1.5% sodium chloride is introduced into a person?
**Answer:** b) Their red blood cells would lose water across their cell membrane and begin to shrink.
**Question 5:**
The diffusion of WATER across a selectively permeable membrane is called
**Answer:** c) osmosis.
**Question 6:**
Viruses can progress to two possible scenarios after infecting the host cell. Which of the following is characteristic of the lysogenic cycle?
**Answer:** d) Viral DNA is inserted into host DNA, and is replicated when the cell divides.
**Question 7:**
Please match the term to the correct definition.
1. bacteriophage: a. a virus that infects bacteria
2. capsid: b. the protein coat that surrounds a virus
3. lysogenic infection: e. the type of infection in which a virus does not immediately start replicating itself but inserts a piece of DNA into the host cell's genome which becomes activated at a later date
4. lytic infection: f. a type of infection in which a virus immediately starts replicating in the host cell
5. prophage: c. a piece of virus DNA that becomes a part of a bacterium's genome until activated to produce new bacteriophages
6. retrovirus: d. a virus that, upon infection of a host cell, makes a DNA copy of its RNA and inserts that piece of DNA into the cell's genome
**Question 8:**
When an individual exercises vigorously for more than 15 minutes, the muscle cells are unable to obtain oxygen from the blood quickly enough. As a result, the muscle cells
**Answer:** d) start anaerobic respiration, producing lactic acid buildup.
**Question 9:**
Review the responses below; then SELECT ALL the reasons why we use scientific models.
**Answer:**
b) Models help you understand complex systems.
c) Models allow exploring very small or very large systems.
d) Models are used when systems are too expensive, expansive or impossible to use.
**Question 10:**
Match the following substance to its description.
1. Protein: c. large molecules with a variety of roles, made up of simpler compounds known as amino acids
2. Vitamin: f. organic compound found naturally in plants and animals that the body needs in small amounts for normal growth and activity
3. Nutrient: d. a substance needed by an organism in order for it to survive, grow, and develop
4. Lipid: b. both fats and oils, serve a number of functions in the human body
5. Mineral: e. an inorganic substance found in nature
6. Enzyme: a. a reusable protein used to speed up a specific chemical reaction
Let me know if you need further assistance!