Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Chapter 8: Cellular Transport and the Cell Cycle

Cellular Transport and the Cell Cycle

1.
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According to the data in the graph. which type of cancer had the greatest difference between estimated new cases and estimated deaths?
A)Lung
B)Skin: basal cell and squamous
C)Breast
D)Skin: melanoma
2.
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One factor that limits cell size is the surface-to-volume ratio. Look at the cell below. What is the surface area-to-volume ratio of this cell?
A)1:6
B)6:1
C)1:3
D)3:1
3.
Which of these statements is correct?
A)The cell's cytoplasm divides during metaphase.
B)Groups of cells work together as tissue to form a specific function for the organism's body.
C)The cell's cytoplasm becomes whole during cytokinesis.
D)All the cells in a multicellular organism are exactly the same size.
4.
What are the characteristics of an isotonic solution?
A)When the concentration of dissolved substances in the solution is higher than the concentration of dissolved substances inside the cell.
B)When there is no concentration of dissolved substances in the solution and there is minimal concentration of dissolved substances inside the cell.
C)When the concentration of dissolved substances in the solution is lower than the concentration of dissolved substances inside the cell.
D)When the concentration of dissolved substances in the solution is the same as the concentration of dissolved substances inside the cell.
5.
Which one of these statements is true?
A)Diets low in fiber and high in fat may help reduce the risks of developing different types of cancer.
B)Late-stage cancers cause disruptions in the functions of organs and organ systems.
C)Compared to the United States, Japan has a relatively high rate of breast cancer incidences.
D)Although they have conducted many studies, scientists have yet to find a link between healthy eating and lifestyle habits and the incidence of cancer.
6.
Which of these shows the correct order of the phases of mitosis?
A)Anaphase-Metaphase-Prophase-Telophase
B)Metaphase-Prophase-Telophase-Anaphase
C)Prophase-Metaphase-Anaphase-Telophase
D)Telophase-Anaphase-Metaphase-Prophase
7.
Which process does an organism use to move large molecules into a cell?
A)exocytosis
B)endocytosis
C)simple diffusion
D)facilitated diffusion
8.
__________, found in yellow and orange and leafy green vegetables, may be one type of food that help prevent cancer.
A)Genes
B)Carotenoids
C)Fats
D)Vitamin E
9.
Which of these statements about simple diffusion and active transport is true?
A)Simple diffusion does not use transport proteins, while active transport uses carrier proteins for transport.
B)Simple diffusion requires energy input from the cell, while active transport does not.
C)Simple diffusion and active transport both use the concentration gradient for their direction of movement.
D)Simple diffusion and active transport are both classified as active methods of moving materials across the cell membrane.
10.
What happens to a cell during interphase?
A)Chromatin coils up into visible chromosomes.
B)Two daughter cells are formed.
C)The sister chromatids separate.
D)The cell grows in size and carries on metabolism.
11.
Which of these statements is NOT true?
A)Avoiding the use of tobacco is a healthy lifestyle choice that is known to reduce the risk of cancer.
B)Watch for skin color changes to a variety of colors such as red, dark blue, or gray, since this may be an indication of melanoma.
C)Nutritionists and scientists have linked a diet high in fruits and vegetables as one way to reduce the risk of developing colon cancer.
D)Cancer deaths are not very prevalent in the United States.
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Look at the illustration of an animal cell. What does the illustration represent?
A)concentration gradient
B)a hypertonic solution
C)an isotonic solution
D)a hypotonic solution
13.
During metaphase, the chromosomes move to the equator of the spindle. Which of these illustrations shows metaphase?
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14.
Which part of the human body are most skin cancer cases found to develop on?
A)foot
B)face
C)chest
D)abdomen
15.
__________ is when water diffuses across a selectively permeable membrane.
A)Endocytosis
B)Exocytosis
C)Diffusion
D)Osmosis
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