ATI RN
Cells and Tissues Multiple Choice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Membrane proteins perform the following functions EXCEPT one. Which One?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The glycocalyx refers to molecules in the plasma membrane that have a carbohydrate chain attached(prefix "glyco-").
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is an epithelial tissue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The adrenal gland is glandular epithelial tissue.
Question 3 of 5
In which phase of mitosis would chromosomes line up at the centre of the spindle:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Remember the metaphase plate occupies the middle of the cell.
Question 4 of 5
In the ribosome of a cell, the mRNA is read to produce the particular amino acid sequence for the formation of a protein. What is this process called?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Translation occurs in the cytoplasm of a cell with a ribosome. It is when the information in mRNA is read to produce the sequence of amino acids needed to form a protein.
Question 5 of 5
Which system acts as the body's chemical control centre?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The endocrine system regulates bodily functions through hormones, acting as the chemical control center.