Chapter 4

Question 1

Phase where chromosomes line up in the center of the cell

Answer 1

Metaphase

Question 2

Phase where the nucleus disappears and the spindle forms

Answer 2

Prophase

Question 3

Phase of the cell cycle where the cell is not dividing

Answer 3

Interphase

Question 4

Phase where the cytoplasm and organelles are divided ; the cell membrane splits to form two complete new cells.

Answer 4

Cytokinesis

Question 5

Phase where chromosomes go to the far ends of the cell

Answer 5

Telophase

Question 6

Phase of the cell cycle where cell division occurs ; genetic material is sorted and divided up

Answer 6

Mitosis

Question 7

Phase where chromosomes begin to separate from each other

Answer 7

Anaphase

Question 8

Cystic fibrosis is a contagious disease

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Patients with cystic fibrosis typically live a long life

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Benign tumors commonly spread to other tissues through the blood

Answer 10

False, malignant

Question 11

Cystic fibrosis is characterized by a deficiency of mucus in the respiratory system

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Antibiotics are effective treatments for viral infections

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Viruses reproduce by hijacking host cells

Answer 13

True

Question 14

If a patient requests antibiotics it is always a good idea to provide them

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Giardia is an example of fungus

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Sphere shaped bacteria arranged in chains are called streptococci

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Some bacteria cause illness because they release chemicals called toxins

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Familial hypercholesterolimia is caused by a missing enzyme in the lysosomes

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Energy is required to complete passive transport

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Chromosomes are topically found in the Golgi apparatus

Answer 20

False

Question 21

All substances pass easily through the cell membrane

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Cells use exocytosis to swallow up solid particles like bacteria

Answer 22

False

Question 23

These substances act like carrier molecules in the facilitation of chemical reactions

Answer 23

Enzymes

Question 24

Which of the following is not an example of active transport 
A)exocytosis
B)phagocytosis
C)diffusion
D)pinocytosis

Answer 24

Diffusion

Question 25

Cells convert glucose into ATP in a process called

Answer 25

Cellular respiration

Question 26

Explain why breathing is necessary for cellular respiration

Answer 26

Breathing provides oxygen needed for cellular respiration

Question 27

Two ways cystic fibrosis can be diagnosed

Answer 27

Sweat testing and genetic testing

Question 28

Why might it be a bad idea for someone for PKU to drink diet soda

Answer 28

They are unable to process a molecule found there which can cause serious health problems

Question 29

Which kind of diabetes is considered an autoimmune disease

Answer 29

One

Question 30

Diabetes related to obesity and poor diet

Answer 30

Two

Question 31

Diabetes treated with insulin shots

Answer 31

One

Question 32

Which type of diabetes can sometimes be reversible

Answer 32

Two

Question 33

Organelle paralyzed by tobacco smoke and how does it relate to respiratory infection

Answer 33

Cilia, can’t get rid of mucous so the risk rises