ATI RN
Cell and Tissue Test Bank Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Identify the component of the plasma membrane that marks cells as belonging to a particular individual.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glycoproteins, with carbohydrate chains, serve as markers for cell identity (e.g., blood type antigens).
Question 2 of 5
Proteins involved with active transport are called:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Active transport proteins, like the sodium-potassium pump, are called pumps.
Question 3 of 5
The process of putting amino acids in proper order as determined by the codons of mRNA to make a protein is called
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Translation assembles amino acids into proteins based on mRNA codons.
Question 4 of 5
The division of cytoplasm and organelles is referred to as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cytokinesis divides the cytoplasm and organelles after mitosis.
Question 5 of 5
If a neutral atom has 12 protons, how many electrons does it have?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A neutral atom has equal numbers of protons and electrons; 12 protons = 12 electrons.