personal ati study pt2

What function do ribosomes serve within the cell?

Ribosomes aid in protein synthesis.

Which characteristic is part of a person's genotype?

A mutated CFTR gene allele associated with cystic fibrosis.

Which structure controls the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland?

Hypothalamus.

An atom has 2 protons, 4 neutrons, and 2 electrons. What is the mass number?

6.

Which part of the cell serves as the control center for all cell activity?

Nucleus.

Which of the following is an intensive property?

Density.

What is condensation?

The process of changing from a gas to a liquid.

Which organ stores and concentrates bile to aid in digestion of fats?

Gallbladder.

During which state change do particles become more disordered?

Sublimation.

Which atom has the largest atomic radius?

Francium (Fr).

Water reabsorption in the descending limb of the loop of Henle is most accurately described as what?

Osmosis along a concentration gradient.

Which monomer pair would create a disaccharide when bonded together?

Glucose and galactose.

Which molecule contains double bonds?

O2.

What does demyelination result in?

Slower nerve impulse conduction.

A cell with chloroplasts is most likely to belong to what type of organism?

Autotroph.

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

Absorb water and electrolytes.

What hormone do pregnancy tests detect?

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).

Which substance is produced in the mucosal lining to aid in immune defense?

Immunoglobulin A (IgA).

Which element has the highest atomic radius?

Francium.

A substance is considered acidic if it has a pH less than what?

7.

What unit does a triple beam balance measure?

Grams.

What is the process of changing from a liquid to a gas called?

Vaporization.

Which part of the cell provides energy for cellular functions?

Mitochondria.

What type of immunity is acquired through vaccination?

Active artificial immunity.

Which of the following is a constant?

The number of protons in an oxygen atom.

What kind of bond connects sugar and phosphate in DNA?

Covalent bond.

Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?

Small intestine.

The adrenal glands are part of which system?

Endocrine system.

In mice, somatic cells contain 40 chromosomes. How many chromosomes are found in each germ cell?

20.

What is the correct ordering from most simple to most complex?

Amino acid, protein, myocyte, heart.

An oxygen-18 ion has a charge of 2-. How many neutrons does it have?

10.

What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

Carry genetic information.

Sweat glands are located in which layer of the skin?

Dermis.

How many components comprise the chain of infection?

Six.

Which of the following is a salt?

K2Cr2O7.

What does the prefix hecto- mean?

10^2.

How many different types of tissue are there in the human body?

Four.

What are the four types of tissue in the human body?

Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.

What would be an appropriate control variable for an experiment involving a ball and string?

The color of the ball.

Which word describes the allele for green eyes?

Recessive.

What function do genes serve in the relationship between parents and offspring?

Genes enable hereditary information to be passed from parents to offspring.