BIOD 171 Portage Learning Final Exam Review
Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
True/False. A virus is considered a microorganism. - ✔️✔️False, Viruses are not living
and as such are not considered microorganisms. Viruses can, however, be classified as
microbes, a more general term that includes microorganisms and viruses.
What is the smallest biological unit of life? - ✔️✔️A cell
What are the four main types of macromolecules found in cells? - ✔️✔️Proteins, Lipids,
Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates
Proteins are formed from various combinations of - ✔️✔️Amino acids
There are how many known forms of amino acids - ✔️✔️twenty
How many amino acids are classified as being essential amino acids? - ✔️✔️Nine
Where can the two major types of nucleic acids be found in the cell? - ✔️✔️DNA, RNA.
Found in the nucleus.
What is the role of RNA? - ✔️✔️RNA , found in the nucleus is capable of leaving the
nucleus. RNA is repsponsible for deciphering the hereditary information in DNA and
uses it to synthesize proteins.
What is the role of DNA? - ✔️✔️DNA, found in the nucleus contains vast amount of
hereditary inforamtion, responible for inhereitable characteristic os living organisms.
Complete the following RNA strand, and indicate how many bonds are formed for each
complementary pair:
3' GGUCAUCG 5'5' CC AGC 3' - ✔️✔️3' GGUCAUCG 5'5' CCAGUAGC 3'There are 2
bonds formed between A and U, and 3 bonds between G and C.
The combination of the cell membrane and the outer membrane is referred to as the -
✔️✔️Cell envelope
The function of the mitochondria is - ✔️✔️To produce energy (ATP)
True or False. All multicellular microorganisms classified as Animalia are autotropic. -
✔️✔️False
True or False: Metabolism is a controlled set of biochemical reactions that occur in living
organisms in order to maintain life. - ✔️✔️True
True or False: Enzymes slow down chemical reactions to conserve energy. - ✔️✔️False
What is a cofactor? - ✔️✔️A cofactor is a small chemical component that assists an
enzyme during the catalysis reactions. A cofactor is usually metal ions.
Define catabolism - ✔️✔️Catabolism is the process of breaking down larger molecules
into useful energy sources.
In order to convert proteins into amino acids which metabolic process would be active? -
✔️✔️Catabolism would be active as proteins are made up of amino acids. Therefore the
process described (proteins into amino acids) is the breakdown, or catabolism of
protein.
Describe the energy transfer process relative to both ATP and ADP. - ✔️✔️ATP has the
energy (phosphate group) to donate while ADP can accept energy in the form of a
phosphate group. Thus, ATP can be reduced (ATP ⟶⟶ADP + Pi) while ADP can be
built into ATP (ADP + Pi ⟶⟶ATP).
From what source do chemotrophs acquire energy? - ✔️✔️Chemotrophs acquire energy
from preformed chemicals found in the environment.
An organism that obtains its source of carbon from inorganic molecules such as carbon
dioxide is referred to as a ____________? - ✔️✔️Autotroph
3
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller OliviaWest. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.