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Chapter 3 Cells and Tissues Review Questions Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A substance that either takes up hydrogen ions or releases hydroxide ions in water is a(an)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bases accept H+ or release OH-, increasing pH.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a lipid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amino acids are protein monomers, not lipids.
Question 3 of 5
A hydrolysis reaction that breaks down macromolecules is also called
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydrolysis degrades macromolecules into monomers by adding water.
Question 4 of 5
Epithelial tissue receives nutrients from the the epithelial tissue.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epithelium is avascular; nutrients diffuse from underlying connective tissue's blood vessels.
Question 5 of 5
Identify the function of keratin.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keratin, in stratified squamous epithelium (e.g., skin), waterproofs and protects.