Mastering Biology Ch.5

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Which of the following best describes the structure of a biological membrane?
Which of the following best describes the structure of a biological membrane?
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two layers of phospholipids with proteins either crossing the layers or on the surface of the layers
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Orange dye moves independently of purple dye.
*never, always, only before equilibrium is reached, or only at equilibrium*
Orange dye moves independently of purple dye. *never, always, only before equilibrium is reached, or only at equilibrium*
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always
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Concentration gradients exist that drive diffusion of both dyes.
*never, always, only before equilibrium is reached, or only at equilibrium*
Concentration gradients exist that drive diffusion of both dyes. *never, always, only before equilibrium is reached, or only at equilibrium*
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only before equilibrium is reached
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There is net movement of orange dye from side A to side B.
*never, always, only before equilibrium is reached, or only at equilibrium*
There is net movement of orange dye from side A to side B. *never, always, only before equilibrium is reached, or only at equilibrium*
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only before equilibrium is reached
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Purple dye moves only from side B to side A.
*never, always, only before equilibrium is reached, or only at equilibrium*
Purple dye moves only from side B to side A. *never, always, only before equilibrium is reached, or only at equilibrium*
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never
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There is no net movement of purple dye.
*never, always, only before equilibrium is reached, or only at equilibrium*
There is no net movement of purple dye. *never, always, only before equilibrium is reached, or only at equilibrium*
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only at equilibrium
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Which of the following molecules can cross the lipid bilayer of a membrane directly, without a transport protein or other mechanism? Select all that apply.
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carbon dioxide, lipids, oxygen, water
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they are true only for channels, true only for carrier proteins, or true for both channels and carriers. - allow water molecules and small ions to flow quickly across the membrane
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only channels
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they are true only for channels, true only for carrier proteins, or true for both channels and carriers. - provide a continuous path across the membrane
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only channels
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they are true only for channels, true only for carrier proteins, or true for both channels and carriers. - undergo a change in shape to transport solutes across the membrane
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only carriers
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they are true only for channels, true only for carrier proteins, or true for both channels and carriers. - transport primarily small polar organic molecules
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only carriers
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they are true only for channels, true only for carrier proteins, or true for both channels and carriers. - provide a hydrophilic path across the membrane
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both channels and carriers
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they are true only for channels, true only for carrier proteins, or true for both channels and carriers. - are integral membrane proteins
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both channels and carriers
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they are true only for channels, true only for carrier proteins, or true for both channels and carriers. - transport solutes down a concentration or electrochemical gradient
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both channels and carriers
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Active transport by the sodium-potassium pump follows this cycle.
*name the step*
Three Na+ ions from the cytosol bind to the pump.
Active transport by the sodium-potassium pump follows this cycle. *name the step* Three Na+ ions from the cytosol bind to the pump.
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step 1
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Active transport by the sodium-potassium pump follows this cycle.
*name the step*
The binding of Na+ stimulates the phosphorylation of the pump protein by ATP.
Active transport by the sodium-potassium pump follows this cycle. *name the step* The binding of Na+ stimulates the phosphorylation of the pump protein by ATP.
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step 2
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Active transport by the sodium-potassium pump follows this cycle. *name the step* Phosphorylation causes a conformational change in the pump that moves the three Na+ ions against their concentration gradient and releases them outside the cell.
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step 3
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Active transport by the sodium-potassium pump follows this cycle. *name the step* The release of the Na+ ions permits two K+ ions from outside the cell to bind to the pump, and the phosphate group is released.
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step 4
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Active transport by the sodium-potassium pump follows this cycle.
*name the step*
Release of the phosphate group causes another conformational change in the pump.
Active transport by the sodium-potassium pump follows this cycle. *name the step* Release of the phosphate group causes another conformational change in the pump.
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step 5
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Active transport by the sodium-potassium pump follows this cycle. *name the step* The conformational change in the pump moves the two K+ ions against their concentration gradient and releases them into the cytosol.
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step 6
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Which of the following statements correctly describe(s) the driving forces for diffusion of Na+ and K+ ions through their respective channels? Select all that apply.
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- The diffusion of Na+ ions into the cell is facilitated by the Na+ concentration gradient across the plasma membrane; - The diffusion of K+ ions out of the cell is impeded by the electrical gradient across the plasma membrane; - The electrochemical gradient is larger for Na+ than for K+.
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they describe exocytosis, endocytosis, or both. - secretes large molecules out of the cell
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exocytosis
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they describe exocytosis, endocytosis, or both. - increases the surface area of the plasma membrane
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exocytosis
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they describe exocytosis, endocytosis, or both. - requires fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane
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exocytosis
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they describe exocytosis, endocytosis, or both. - forms vesicles from inward folding of the plasma membrane
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endocytosis
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they describe exocytosis, endocytosis, or both. - decreases the surface area of the plasma membrane
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endocytosis
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they describe exocytosis, endocytosis, or both. - transported substances never physically cross the plasma membrane
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both endocytosis and exocytosis
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Sort the phrases into the appropriate bins depending on whether they describe exocytosis, endocytosis, or both. - requires cellular energy
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both endocytosis and exocytosis
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Which component in the figure is a peripheral protein?
Which component in the figure is a peripheral protein?
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D
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What kinds of molecules pass through a cell membrane most easily?
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small hydrophobic
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a carrier protein in a plasma membrane?
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It exhibits a specificity for a particular type of molecule.
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Celery stalks that are immersed in freshwater for several hours become turgid (stiff). Celery stalks left in a 0.15 M salt solution become flaccid (limp). From this we can deduce that the fresh water is _________________ and the salt solution is ______________ to the cells of the celery stalks.
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hypotonic; hypertonic
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The primary structural components of the cell membrane are
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phospholipids and proteins
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An integral membrane protein would have to be
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amphipathic, with at least one hydrophobic region
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In facilitated diffusion, what is the role of the transport protein?
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Transport proteins provide a hydrophilic route for the solute to cross the membrane
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Which of the following membrane activities requires energy from ATP hydrolysis?
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movement of sodium ions from a lower concentration in a mammalian cell to a higher concentration in the extracellular fluid
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The primary function of kinases in signal transduction is to
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activate protein kinases or other relay molecules in a series
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What are the functions of signal transduction pathways?
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Signal transduction pathways amplify the effect of a signal molecule; Signal transduction pathways convert a signal on a cell's surface to a specific cellular response; Signal transduction pathways allow different types of cells to respond differently to the same signal molecule
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Which of these is a receptor molecule?
Which of these is a receptor molecule?
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B
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A signal transduction pathway is initiated when a _____ binds to a receptor.
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signal molecule
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Which of these is a signal molecule?
Which of these is a signal molecule?
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A
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A signal molecule is also known as a(n) _____.
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ligand
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Which of these is the second of the three stages of cell signaling?
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transduction