ATI RN
Exam Questions on Cells Tissues and Organs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement best describes connective tissue?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Connective tissue arises from mesoderm and has abundant extracellular matrix for support.
Question 2 of 5
What organelle is the site of protein synthesis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized from mRNA.
Question 3 of 5
If a red blood cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, the blood cell will
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In a hypertonic solution, water leaves the cell, causing it to shrink (crenation).
Question 4 of 5
An exact copy of each DNA strand is made during:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Replication creates an exact DNA copy during the S phase.
Question 5 of 5
The shortening of chromosomes to become visible occurs during of mitosis.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chromosomes condense and become visible in prophase.