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1. 5/9 points
Match each neurological term to its meaning. (Two answers are not used.)
when the inside of t
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BIO 183 Final exam 1/24/12 7:02 PM
Current Score : 77.5 / 100 Due : Tuesday, December 13 2011 09:00 PM EST
1. 5/9 points
Match each neurological term to its meaning. (Two answers are not used.)
when the inside of the neuron becomes more positive than
the resting potential
depolarization
a large depolarization that carries an electrical signal along
the axon
action potential
covers the axon and makes electrical conduction more rapid
myelin sheath
ions that enter the neuron and initiate electrical conduction
along the axon
acetylcholine
a neurotransmitter that passes an electrical signal from one
neuron to another
dendrite
a neuronal fiber that conducts an electrical signal toward the
cell body
sodium
a neuronal fiber that conducts an electrical signal away from
the cell body
potassium
the difference between electrical charges on each side of the
neuron's membrane
membrane potential
a small space that separates an axon from another neuron synapse synapse
2. 2/2 points
What is the function of homeotic genes in animal development?
BIO 183 Final exam (Exam)
Thomas Nader
BIO 183, section 601, Fall 2011
Instructor: Betty Black
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3. 2/2 points
In mammals, hormone signals are required for
4. 2/2 points
Which of the following are stem cells that can produce all cell types in the human body?
They store information within the cytoplasm of the ovum.
They control the process of metamorphosis.
They control whether an animal is male or female.
They control the development of individual body
segments.
none of these
expression of homeotic genes
development of female characteristics of an
embryo
none of these
sex differentiation of both male and female
embryos
development of male characteristics of an
embryo
Cells in the bone marrow of an adult.
Cells in the testes that normally produce sperm.
Cells from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst.
all of these
Cells in the brain tissue of an adult.
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5. 2/2 points
Which of the following animals have been used as models organisms in studies of development?
6. 2/2 points
How do biologists use restriction enzymes?
7. 2/2 points
A cDNA probe is made by
the fruit fly
all of these
the roundworm, C. elegans
the zebra fish
the domestic chicken
to cut RNA into several large fragments
none of these
to cut DNA into thousands of 4-nucleotide fragments
to restrict the replication of DNA within cells
to cut DNA at specific nucleotide sequences to produce DNA
fragments
using reverse transcriptase to copy pre-mRNAs from the nucleus of cells
using reverse transcriptase to copy mRNAs from the cytoplasm of
cells
none of these
using fluorescent nucleotides to label RNA with cells
using reverse transcriptase to copy DNA from the nucleus of cells
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8. 2/2 points
A genome is
9. 2/2 points
In eukaryotic organisms, mitochondrial DNA
10.2/2 points
What was the purpose of the human genome project?
all of the proteins present within a cell
all of the genes present within a
cell
all of the mRNA present within a cell
all types of RNA present within a cell
none of these
is not passed from parent to offspring
is inherited from both parents
is inherited only from the female parent
is only present if the offspring has been infected by a
virus
is inherited only from the male parent
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11.2/2 points BBiology1 19.1.001.
Which of the following is a major function of B lymphocytes?
12.2/2 points BBiology1 19.2.001.
An antibiotic (such as penicillin) works by
To determine whether all humans have the same type of genes
none of these
To determine the nucleotide sequence of all DNA in human
cells
To determine which genes are expressed in each type of human
cell
To determine the amino acid sequence of all proteins in human
cells
engulfing bacteria by phagocytosis
secreting cytokines to stimulate the proliferation of other
lymphocytes
attacking cells infected by a virus
attacking cancerous cells
secreting antibodies
killing viruses only.
neutralizing bacterial toxins.
killing bacteria only.
destroying all antigens present in the
body.
killing both bacteria and viruses.
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13.2/2 points BBiology1 19.5.002.
Which of the following is a true statement about plasmids?
14.2/2 points BBiology1 19.6.001.
AIDS is a disease that is caused by
15.2/2 points BBiology1 19.8.001.
Which of the following happens when a DNA-containing virus infects a cell?
They prevent bacteria from mating with one another.
They contain more genes than the bacterial
chromosome.
They are short, straight segments of DNA.
They enable some bacteria to utilize rare nutrients.
They are found in bacteria, viruses and fungi.
a bacteria that kills macrophages.
a virus that infects B lymphocytes.
a virus that infects helper T
lymphocytes.
a prion that destroys lymphocytes.
a viroid.
The virus becomes a symbiont of the cell.
The host cell uses the viral enzyme "reverse transcriptase" to make a copy of viral
DNA.
The virus may cause Mad Cow disease.
The host cell transcribes the viral DNA and produces new viral components.
The virus provides ATP for the cell.
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16.2/2 points BBiology1 21.1.001.
What is the purpose of a vector in gene cloning procedures?
17.2/2 points BBiology1 21.3.001.
One important use of knockout mice is
18.2/2 points BBiology1 21.4.001.
The purpose of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is to
The vector allows a gene of interest to be taken up and replicated by bacteria.
The vector binds to a specific gene, allowing it to be identified.
The vector has no real purpose.
The vector rapidly replicates DNA when primers are added and thermocycling is
employed.
The vector cuts DNA at specific places to produce DNA fragments.
to produce the genes for human gene
therapy.
to serve as models for human
diseases.
to produce vaccines.
to serve as vectors for gene cloning.
to produce human hormones.
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19.0/2 points BBiology1 21.5.001.
Which of the following is an important use of recombinant bacteria?
20.0/2 points BBiology1 21.6.001.
Which of the following is a goal of reproductive cloning?
21.2/2 points BBiology1 22.2.001.
The membrane structure shown by the arrow is a
produce recombinant DNA.
produce DNA.
clone genes.
clone animals.
produce human hormones.
DNA fingerprinting
to clone endangered species
None of these.
to identify unknown genes
to produce human hormones
to clean up chemical spills in the environment
to use domestic animals to produce human
proteins
to propagate endangered animal species
to produce human tissues for transplantation
to produce genetically modified foods
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22.2/2 points BBiology1 22.3.001.
The fluidity of membranes will increase if
23.0/2 points BBiology1 22.4.001.
A very small, polar molecule usually crosses the plasma membrane by
cholesterol
transmembrane (integral) protein
pheripheral protein
phospholipid
carbohydrate group of a glycoprotein
there are more saturated fatty acids.
None of these.
there are more peripheral proteins.
the temperature decreases.
there are more unsaturated fatty
acids.
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24.2/2 points BBiology1 22.6.001.
Which of the following is an example of pinocytosis?
25.0/2 points BBiology1 22.7.001.
The membrane protein shown here is functioning as a
by phagocytosis.
facilitated diffusion using a protein carrier.
through a protein channel.
active transport using a protein carrier.
simple diffusion through the lipid layers.
a cell taking in small amounts of liquid by bulk
transport
a cell co-transporting sodium and glucose
a cell secreting a liquid product
a cell using ATP to accumulate large amounts of
potassium
a macrophage engulfing a yeast cell
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26.2/2 points
Which of the following human hormones is produced by the pancreas?
27.0/2 points BBiology1 23.1.001.
Which of the following is most likely to occur when a signaling molecule binds to an enzyme-linked
receptor?
28.2/2 points BBiology1 23.2.001.
Which of the following molecules is a common second messenger in signal transduction pathways?
antiporter.
gated channel.
symporter.
passive carrier.
bulk transport system.
auxin
insulin
thyroxine
none of these
epinephrine
the receptor is split into several products
a membrane-bound protein binds GTP and is split into subunits
a protein channel opens and ions enter the cell
a protein is phosphorylated using ATP
the membrane potential changes
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29.2/2 points BBiology1 23.3.001.
Which of the following is an example of direct intracellular signaling?
30.0/2 points BBiology1 23.10.003.
The stimulus that releases neurotransmitters from a neuron is
31.0/2 points BBiology1 23.12.001.
epinephrine
ATP
caffeine
phosphodiesterase
cyclic AMP
a molecule that passes from the cell of origin to neighboring cells by moving through gap
junctions
a yeast cell that senses glucose in its environment
a molecule on the surface of one cell that binds to the receptor of an adjacent cell
a molecule that travels through the bloodstream from its site of origin and binds to the receptor
of a distant cell
a molecule that diffuses a short distance from its site of origin and binds to a receptor of a
nearby cell
an elevation of GTP.
an elevation of cyclic AMP.
the influx of calcium ions.
release of acetylcholine.
generation of ATP.
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Which of the signals below cause a mimosa leaf to rapidly close when touched?
32.4/4 points
Regarding gene technology, define the term "homologous genes" and indicate why they are important in
biological research.
The term homologous genes refers to genes that are similar in nucleotide sequence. They are important
in biological research because they could be used to understand the similarity between genes of different
species and where they derived from.
Score: 4/4
Grader: Miller TA, Elliott
33.4/4 points
Regarding bacterial genetics:
a) Name two ways in which DNA can be transferred between bacteria
b) Describe (in general terms) how each of these transfer occurs.
a) Two ways in which DNA can be transferred between bacteria is by transformation or transduction.
b) Transformation occurs when bacteria can essentially pick up nearby naked DNA from dead bacteria.
Transduction occurs when a virus transfers DNA from one bacterium to another.
Key:
generation of an electrical signal
absorption of light by phytochromes
a change in the position of statoliths within leaf cells
a change in auxin distribution
secretion of cytokinins
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34.4/4 points
Regarding the production of transgenic multicellular organisms:
a) Define the term "transgenic animal".
b) Describe, in general terms, one way in which transgenic animals are produced.
a) A transgenic animal is an animal that has been given certain genes of interest in order to either
prevent certain diseases or obtain certain traits.
b) A transgenic animal could be produced by inserting a certain gene of interest into the embryo of an
animal, before development begins.
Score: 4/4
Grader: Spangler TA, Hillary
35.4/4 points
Regarding the transport of molecules across the plasma membrane:
a) Compare the processes of facilitated diffusion and active transport.
b) Indicate which or these processes requires energy and why.
a) Facilitated diffusion is a process which involves certain concentration gradients and molecules that
are moved by diffusion to an area of less concentration by an ion gate or channel. Active transport is the
process in which membrane-bound proteins actively transport molecules across the plasma membrane
to certain areas.
b) Active transport requires energy because it is usually going against a concentration gradient and
therefore cannot be transported by itself and requires a membrane-bound protein.
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Score: 4/4
Grader: Squires TA, Jordan
36.0.5/3 points
Indicate one function for each of the following in plant life:
a) jasmonic acicd
b) phytochromes
c) cytokinins
a) prevent water loss
b) help receive sunlight
c) help control movement
37.10/12 points
Hormones comprise one means of communication within the body of multicellular organisms, especially
animals. The two main types of hormones found in animals have the general structure of a protein or a
steroid. Compare these two types of hormones, regarding:
a) their biochemical structure
b) where/how they are produced within a cell
c) the mechanism by which they produce a response within their target cells.
a) In regards to their biochemical structure, a protein is an amino acid with a central carbon,
surrounded by a carboxyl group, an amine group, a hydrogen group, and a side 'R' group, all folded. A
steroid has a 4-fused ring structure, and is individually determined by its additional 'R' group that is
attached to it.
b) Proteins are produced in several parts of the cell, for instance the rough endoplasmic reticulum where
ribosomes carry out protein synthesis. Also, in the nucleus, protein synthesis is begun by transcription of
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a DNA strand into an RNA strand. Then the RNA is taken to the cytoplasm from the nucleus and mRNA
attaches it to a ribosome, where translation of the complimentary DNA strand is carried out. Steroids are
synthesized from cholesterol, mainly in the adrenal glands, and are controlled by the endocrine system.
c) The mechanism by which proteins produce a response within their target cells is by second
messengers, located on the plasma membrane. The mechanism for steroids is the initiation of gene
transcription, in the nucleus or cytosol.
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