ATI RN
Cell and Tissue Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Active transport across the plasma membrane may be described by which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This is the only correct answer. The others are not true.
Question 2 of 5
What is the major function of lysosomes? They:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The prefix "lys-" refers to the ability to alter molecules by dividing them into smaller pieces.
Question 3 of 5
What term is used to describe the movement of dissolved particles along(or down) their concentration gradient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Following the concentration gradient is a passive process. Choice C applies only to water molecules.
Question 4 of 5
In protein synthesis, where dose translation occur? In the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Translation occurs in the cytoplasm(transcription occurs in the nucleus). DNA does not exist in the cytoplasm.
Question 5 of 5
The combination of a sugar, a base and at least one phosphate group is given the general term of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nucleoside is a nucleotide without a phosphate group.