Which type of muscle tissue is striated and contai

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Which type of muscle tissue is striated and contains intercalated discs?

A. Skeletal muscle B. Cardiac muscle C. Smooth muscle D. Involuntary muscle

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cardiac muscle is striated and has intercalated discs.

The process by which cells use energy to move molecules against their concentration gradient is known as:

A. Facilitated diffusion B. Osmosis C. Active transport D. Simple diffusion

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Active transport requires energy to move substances against their gradient.

What is the result of mitosis in a human body cell?

A. Four genetically unique daughter cells B. Two genetically identical daughter cells C. Haploid daughter cells D. Diploid daughter cells

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Mitosis produces two genetically identical diploid daughter cells.

During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align along the equatorial plane of the cell?

A. Prophase B. Metaphase C. Anaphase D. Telophase

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate during Metaphase.

The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration is called:

A. Active transport B. Facilitated diffusion C. Osmosis D. Simple diffusion

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Simple diffusion moves molecules down their concentration gradient.

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