Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following is NOT a primary producer in an ecosystem?

• A. Grass
• B. Deer
• C. Algae
• D. Mushroom

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: - A) Grass: Grass is a primary producer because it can photosynthesize and convert sunlight into energy, making it the base of the food chain. - B) Deer: Deer are consumers that feed on primary producers like grass, so they are not primary producers themselves. - C) Algae: Algae are primary producers that can photosynthesize and produce energy from sunlight. - D) Mushroom: Mushrooms are decomposers that break down organic matter, so they are not primary producers.

2. What is the molar mass of Ca(NO3)2?

• A. 74.1 g/mol
• B. 132.1 g/mol
• C. 164.1 g/mol
• D. 78.1 g/mol

Correct answer: b

Rationale: Calculate the molar mass: Ca(40.08) + 2N(14.01) + 6O(16.00) = 132.1 g/mol.

3. What is the process of converting glucose into ATP, the cell's primary energy currency, called?

• A. Cellular respiration
• B. Fermentation
• C. Photosynthesis
• D. Hydrolysis

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: A) Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose into ATP, the primary energy currency of the cell. This process involves a series of biochemical reactions that occur in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells or the cytoplasm of prokaryotic cells. Through cellular respiration, the energy stored in glucose molecules is gradually released and captured in the form of ATP. B) Fermentation is an anaerobic process that occurs in the absence of oxygen. It involves the partial breakdown of glucose to produce ATP and end products such as lactic acid or ethanol. While fermentation can generate ATP, it is less efficient than cellular respiration in terms of energy production. C) Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose. This process occurs in chloroplasts and is the opposite of cellular respiration. While photosynthesis produces glucose,

4. A population refers to a group of organisms of the same:

• A. Species living in the same area
• B. Genus competing for resources
• C. Kingdom inhabiting a specific biome
• D. Phylum found throughout the world

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In ecology, a population is a specific group of organisms of the same species living in a particular geographic area at a given time. They share a common gene pool and interact with each other and their environment.

5. A circular bandage has a diameter of 6cm. What is the area covered by the bandage (area of a circle = πr^2)?

• A. 9Ï€ cm^2
• B. 18Ï€ cm^2
• C. 27Ï€ cm^2
• D. 36Ï€ cm^2

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Divide the diameter (6cm) by 2 to find the radius (3cm). Substitute into the formula and multiply by π to get 18π cm^2.

6. B cells in the immune system are responsible for:

• A. Directly attacking and engulfing pathogens
• B. Producing antibodies specific to a pathogen
• C. Destroying infected body cells
• D. All of the above

Correct answer: B

Rationale: B cells in the immune system are responsible for producing antibodies specific to a pathogen. This is because B cells are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the adaptive immune response. When a B cell encounters a specific pathogen, it differentiates into plasma cells that produce antibodies targeted against that particular pathogen. These antibodies then tag the pathogen for destruction by other immune cells. B cells do not directly attack and engulf pathogens like phagocytes, nor do they destroy infected body cells like cytotoxic T cells. Therefore, option B is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the primary function of B cells in the immune system.

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