Nursing Elites

1. Which type of transport allows for the movement of large molecules, such as proteins and polysaccharides, across the cell membrane?

• A. Endocytosis
• B. Exocytosis
• C. Active transport
• D. Facilitated diffusion

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: A) Endocytosis is the process by which cells engulf large molecules or particles by wrapping the cell membrane around them to form a vesicle that is brought into the cell. This mechanism allows for the movement of large molecules, such as proteins and polysaccharides, across the cell membrane. B) Exocytosis is the opposite process of endocytosis, where cells release large molecules or particles by fusing vesicles with the cell membrane to expel their contents out of the cell. C) Active transport is a process that requires energy to move molecules across the cell membrane against their concentration gradient. While active transport can move large molecules, it is not specifically designed for the transport of proteins and polysaccharides. D) Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport that involves the movement of molecules across the cell membrane with the help of transport proteins. While facilitated diffusion can assist in the movement of

2. In what way does spindle fiber dynamics and microtubule attachment regulate cell cycle checkpoints?

• A. Misaligned chromosomes fail to attach to microtubules, triggering a delay in anaphase onset.
• B. The presence of unattached kinetochores on the centromeres sends a signal to pause cell cycle progression.
• C. Microtubule instability and rapid depolymerization lead to the activation of checkpoint proteins.
• D. All of the above.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Rationale: A) Misaligned chromosomes fail to attach to microtubules, triggering a delay in anaphase onset: During cell division, proper attachment of chromosomes to spindle fibers is crucial for accurate segregation of genetic material. If chromosomes are not correctly attached to microtubules, it can lead to misalignment, which triggers a delay in anaphase onset. This delay allows the cell to correct any errors before proceeding with cell division. B) The presence of unattached kinetochores on the centromeres sends a signal to pause cell cycle progression: Kinetochores are protein structures located at the centromere of chromosomes and are responsible for attaching chromosomes to spindle fibers. When kinetochores are unattached or improperly attached to microtubules, it sends a signal to the cell to pause cell cycle progression. This pause allows the cell to ensure that all chromosomes are properly aligned before proceeding with cell division.

3. You need to repaint a cylindrical water tank with a diameter of 2 meters and a height of 3 meters. Assuming one can of paint covers 10 sq m, how many cans do you need (consider only the exterior surface)?

• A. 6 cans
• B. 9 cans
• C. 12 cans
• D. 15 cans

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Calculate the surface area of the cylinder and divide by the coverage area per can.

4. What is the breakdown product of creatine phosphate, an energy source used for short bursts of muscle activity?

• A. Glucose
• B. Lactic acid
• C. Carbon dioxide
• D. Creatine

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The breakdown product of creatine phosphate is creatine. Creatine phosphate is stored in muscle cells and rapidly converts to creatine to provide energy for short bursts of muscle activity, such as weightlifting or sprinting. It is not converted into glucose, lactic acid, or carbon dioxide. Creatine is then further broken down into creatinine, which is excreted in urine. Therefore, the correct answer is D: Creatine.

5. Aromatic compounds

• A. Contain a ring structure with alternating single and double bonds
• B. Readily undergo addition reactions
• C. Are easily broken down by water
• D. Do not contain any pi (Ï€) bonds

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Aromatic compounds contain a ring structure with alternating single and double bonds.' Aromatic compounds exhibit a special stability due to the delocalization of pi electrons within the ring, known as resonance. This resonance occurs because of the alternating single and double bonds in the ring structure, making them less reactive towards addition reactions compared to alkenes, which have only double bonds. This stability also makes aromatic compounds less likely to be easily broken down by water, as they are relatively inert in many chemical reactions. Therefore, aromatic compounds do contain pi (Ï€) bonds due to the presence of the alternating single and double bonds in their ring structure.

6. Your hypothesis predicts that exposing plants to classical music will enhance their growth. How could you design an experiment to test this hypothesis?

• A. Play classical music to all plants in the greenhouse and compare their growth to a control group without music.
• B. Select plants with personal preferences for classical music and compare their growth to plants who dislike it.
• C. Play different genres of music to separate plants and analyze which genre promotes the most growth.
• D. Observe the behavior of plants listening to music and measure their happiness levels.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To test the hypothesis that exposing plants to classical music enhances their growth, the most appropriate experimental design would be to play classical music to all plants in the greenhouse (experimental group) and compare their growth to a control group of plants that are not exposed to any music. This design allows for a direct comparison between the effects of classical music exposure on plant growth, eliminating confounding variables that may arise from individual plant preferences or different music genres.

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