Question 1

In eukaryotic cells,ribosomes have two locations: scattered in the ________ and on the surface of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cytoplasm; Golgi apparatus
B)  nucleus; Golgi apparatus
C)  cytoplasm; endoplasmic reticulum
D)  nucleus; endoplasmic reticulum

Question 2

All fungi have hyphae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Eukaryotic cell membranes contain large lipid molecules called sterols,whereas prokaryotic membranes lack sterols.One argument supporting the presence of these sterols in eukaryotes is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  unlike prokaryotes,many eukaryotes lack the protection of a cell wall and therefore require sterols to add some strength and rigidity to the membrane
B)  eukaryotic nutrients are rich in sterols,which then become embedded in the membrane
C)  sterols are essential catalysts for the efficient functioning of the cell membrane
D)  sterols are necessary membrane molecules that mediate the transport of dissolved nutrients from the cell environment to the cytosol

Question 4

Which organelle is found in algae but not found in protozoa or fungi?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mitochondria
B)  Lysosome
C)  Golgi apparatus
D)  Chloroplast
E)  Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 5

When buds remain attached,they form a chain of yeast cells called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pseudohyphae
B)  septa
C)  molds
D)  dimorphic
E)  mycelium

Question 6

The group of protozoa that have gliding motility are the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  amoeba/sarcodina
B)  ciliophora
C)  mastigophora
D)  apicomplexa/sporozoa
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 7

Most fungi obtain nutrients from dead plants and animals.These fungi are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  saprobes
B)  parasites
C)  substrates
D)  nonseptate
E)  dimorphic

Question 8

When a eukaryotic cell is not undergoing mitosis,the DNA and its associated proteins appear as a visible network of dark fibers called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nuclear envelope
B)  nucleosome
C)  nucleolus
D)  nucleoplasm
E)  chromatin

Question 9

Cilia are structures for motility found primarily in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  protozoa
B)  algae
C)  fungi
D)  bacteria
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 10

The group of protozoa that use pseudopodia to move are the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sarcodina
B)  ciliophora
C)  mastigophora
D)  apicomplexa
E)  None of the choices is correct.

Question 11

Amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery) is most commonly contracted through the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fecal-oral route from contaminated food or water
B)  direct transmission from one host to another
C)  puncture wounds
D)  insect bites
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Question 12

An organelle that is a stack of flattened,membranous sacs and functions to receive,modify,and package proteins for cell secretion is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria
B)  lysosome
C)  Golgi apparatus
D)  chloroplast
E)  endoplasmic reticulum

Question 13

All of the following are helminths except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pinworms
B)  flukes
C)  trypanosomes
D)  roundworms
E)  tapeworms

Question 14

Mitochondria possess all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  enzymes for metabolism
B)  cristae
C)  electron transport chain proteins
D)  enzymes for photosynthesis
E)  70S ribosomes (prokaryote)

Question 15

The county public health department is notified that an organism has been identified in a local lake, which is popular for water recreation and swimming. Acanthamoeba is familiar to the public health officials as an amoeba that can cause a fatal brain disease in both normal and immunocompromised individuals. An RN is a member of the taskforce assigned to the development and dissemination of community education. The team prepares information for the public to be released to media outlets and posted at the lake. 
-Which type(s) of eukaryotic organisms can cause infections in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Helminths
B)  Fungi
C)  Protozoans
D)  Helminths,fungi,and protozoans

Question 16

Which of the following describes the relationship between the fungal hyphae and mycelia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyphae are filamentous cells that grow together in an intertwined mass called a mycelium.
B)  Mycelia are filamentous cells that grow together to form hyphae.
C)  Colonies of yeasts grow together to form hyphae,which then extend to form a mycelium.
D)  Septate hyphae aggregate to form mycelia and nonseptate hyphae form yeasts through budding.

Question 17

Histones are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  found in polyribosomes
B)  enzymes found in lysosomes
C)  proteins of the cytoskeleton
D)  proteins associated with DNA in the nucleus
E)  on the surface of rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 18

The site for ribosomal RNA synthesis is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ribosome
B)  nucleolus
C)  nucleus
D)  Golgi apparatus
E)  lysosome

Question 19

Which of the following is found in eukaryotic cells but not in the cells of bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nucleus
B)  Mitochondria
C)  Endoplasmic reticulum
D)  Lysosomes
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 20

An RN begins his shift in the infusion center at the local oncology center. His first patient is a 45-year-old female who has been coming in weekly for the past month for her infusion of chemotherapy. She reports oral pain and difficulty eating that has been worsening since her last appointment.  The nurse's assessment reveals a white film covering the inside of her cheeks and tongue. The RN swabs the inside of her mouth for microscopic analysis.
-The RN suspects the patient is suffering from oral candidiasis,caused by Candida albicans,and knows that treatment may require drugs that produce toxic side effects. Which of the following statements explains why drugs used to treat this type of infection can be toxic to humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antifungals target bacteria only seen in humans.
B)  Antifungals target eukaryotic structures seen in both Candida albicans and human cells.
C)  Antifungals target peptidoglycan which occurs in the cell wall of in both Candida albicans and human cells.
D)  Antifungals target the process of sporulation exhibited by both Candida albicans and human cells.

Exam 4: Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms

The group of protozoa that have gliding motility are the ________.

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Histones are ________.

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The site for ribosomal RNA synthesis is the ________.

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Cilia are structures for motility found primarily in ________.

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The group of protozoa that use pseudopodia to move are the ________.

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Which organelle is found in algae but not found in protozoa or fungi?

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In eukaryotic cells,ribosomes have two locations: scattered in the and on the surface of the .

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All of the following are helminths except ________.

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Amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery) is most commonly contracted through the ________.

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All fungi have hyphae.

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When a eukaryotic cell is not undergoing mitosis,the DNA and its associated proteins appear as a visible network of dark fibers called the ________.

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An organelle that is a stack of flattened,membranous sacs and functions to receive,modify,and package proteins for cell secretion is the ________.

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Eukaryotic cell membranes contain large lipid molecules called sterols,whereas prokaryotic membranes lack sterols.One argument supporting the presence of these sterols in eukaryotes is that ________.

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When buds remain attached,they form a chain of yeast cells called ________.

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Which of the following describes the relationship between the fungal hyphae and mycelia?

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Mitochondria possess all of the following except ________.

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Most fungi obtain nutrients from dead plants and animals.These fungi are called ________.

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Which of the following is found in eukaryotic cells but not in the cells of bacteria?

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Exam 4: Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms

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Histones are ________.

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The site for ribosomal RNA synthesis is the ________.

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Cilia are structures for motility found primarily in ________.

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The group of protozoa that use pseudopodia to move are the ________.

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Which organelle is found in algae but not found in protozoa or fungi?

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In eukaryotic cells,ribosomes have two locations: scattered in the ________ and on the surface of the ________.

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All of the following are helminths except ________.

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Amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery) is most commonly contracted through the ________.

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All fungi have hyphae.

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When a eukaryotic cell is not undergoing mitosis,the DNA and its associated proteins appear as a visible network of dark fibers called the ________.

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An organelle that is a stack of flattened,membranous sacs and functions to receive,modify,and package proteins for cell secretion is the ________.

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Eukaryotic cell membranes contain large lipid molecules called sterols,whereas prokaryotic membranes lack sterols.One argument supporting the presence of these sterols in eukaryotes is that ________.

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When buds remain attached,they form a chain of yeast cells called ________.

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Which of the following describes the relationship between the fungal hyphae and mycelia?

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Mitochondria possess all of the following except ________.

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Most fungi obtain nutrients from dead plants and animals.These fungi are called ________.

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Which of the following is found in eukaryotic cells but not in the cells of bacteria?

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