Nursing Elites

1. What are chromosomes made of?

• A. DNA and RNA
• B. DNA and proteins
• C. Proteins and carbohydrates
• D. DNA only

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: Chromosomes are structures found in the nucleus of cells that contain genetic material. They are made up of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), which carries the genetic information, and proteins that help in the organization and packaging of the DNA. While RNA is involved in various cellular processes, it is not a major component of chromosomes. Carbohydrates are not a significant component of chromosomes. Therefore, the most accurate answer is B) DNA and proteins.

2. When a car brakes to a stop, friction between the tires and the road acts as:

• A. A balanced force
• B. An unbalanced force causing acceleration
• C. An unbalanced force causing the car to remain at rest
• D. No force at all

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Friction opposes the car's motion, acting as an unbalanced force that decelerates the car and brings it to a stop.

3. What happens to the gravitational potential energy of an object as it falls freely?

• A. It decreases
• B. It increases
• C. It remains constant
• D. It becomes zero

Correct answer: a

Rationale: Gravitational potential energy decreases as an object falls freely due to a decrease in its height.

4. Acknowledge the organ devoted to blood filtration.

• A. Liver
• B. Kidneys
• C. Spleen
• D. Pancreas

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The kidneys are the primary organs responsible for filtering blood and removing waste products, excess fluids, and toxins. They play a crucial role in maintaining the body's internal environment and regulating blood pressure.

5. Identify the clause that acts as an adverbial modifier in the sentence: "While the movie was playing, I snuck out to get popcorn."

• A. While the movie was playing
• B. I snuck out
• C. to get popcorn
• D. the movie was playing

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The clause "While the movie was playing" modifies the verb "snuck out," describing the time of the action.

6. What property of a substance refers to its ability to be drawn into thin wires without breaking?

• A. Malleability
• B. Viscosity
• C. Ductility
• D. Conductivity

Correct answer: c

Rationale: Ductility is the property that describes a substance's ability to be drawn into thin wires without breaking.

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