Nursing Elites

1. What is the relationship between work and the displacement of an object?

• A. Work depends only on the force applied, not displacement
• B. Work is directly proportional to displacement
• C. Work is inversely proportional to displacement
• D. Work is unrelated to displacement

Correct answer:

Rationale: Work done is directly proportional to the displacement of an object in the direction of the force applied.

2. Which type of RNA carries the genetic code from DNA to ribosomes?

• A. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
• B. Transfer RNA (tRNA)
• C. Messenger RNA (mRNA)
• D. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: - Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the genetic information from DNA in the cell's nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm, where protein synthesis occurs. - Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a component of the ribosomes where protein synthesis takes place. - Transfer RNA (tRNA) is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosomes during protein synthesis. - Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the genetic material that contains the instructions for building and maintaining an organism. DNA is transcribed into mRNA before being translated into proteins.

3. A car is moving in a circle at constant speed. Which of the following is NOT true about its motion?

• A. It has a constant centripetal acceleration
• B. It has a constant tangential velocity
• C. It experiences a force directed towards the center of the circle
• D. It covers the same distance in equal time intervals along its circular path

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In circular motion at a constant speed, the car has a constant centripetal acceleration (choice A), experiences a force directed towards the center of the circle (choice C), and covers the same distance in equal time intervals along its circular path (choice D). However, the tangential velocity of an object in circular motion at a constant speed changes continuously as it moves around the circle, so it is not constant (choice B).

4. Which of the following phases of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids and their movement to opposite poles?

• A. Metaphase
• B. Anaphase
• C. Anaphase
• D. Cytokinesis

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Rationale: During anaphase of mitosis, the sister chromatids, which are duplicated copies of a chromosome, separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell. This movement is facilitated by the shortening of microtubules attached to the chromatids. As a result, each pole of the cell receives a complete set of chromosomes, ensuring that the daughter cells produced after cell division will have the correct number of chromosomes. Metaphase is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator, not their separation. Telophase is the phase following anaphase, where the separated chromatids reach the opposite poles and nuclear envelopes start to form around them. Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division, where the cytoplasm is divided to form two separate daughter cells.

5. Which type of epithelial tissue lines the inner lining of your intestines, responsible for absorption?

• A. Stratified squamous
• B. Simple columnar
• C. Stratified cuboidal
• D. Transitional epithelium

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Simple columnar. Simple columnar epithelial tissue is well-suited for absorption because of its single layer of tall, column-shaped cells with microvilli on the surface, increasing surface area for absorption. This type of tissue is found in the inner lining of the intestines where absorption of nutrients occurs. Stratified squamous epithelium is more protective and found in areas subject to wear and tear, like the skin. Stratified cuboidal and transitional epithelium are not typically involved in absorption processes. Therefore, simple columnar epithelial tissue is the most appropriate choice for lining the inner surface of the intestines for absorption.

6. What is the formula to calculate gravitational potential energy near the Earth's surface?

• A. Potential Energy=Mass×Acceleration
• B. Potential Energy=Force×Distance
• C. Potential Energy=Mass×Height×Gravity
• D. Potential Energy=Mass×Acceleration due to gravity×Height

Correct answer: d

Rationale: Gravitational potential energy near the Earth's surface is given by the formula PE = � × � × ℎ PE=m×g×h, where � m is mass, � g is acceleration due to gravity, and ℎ h is heigh

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