FREE Biochemistry Cellular Process Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary function of the phospholipid bilayer in the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

Formation of a selective barrier for molecules

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Structural support for the cytoskeleton

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Transport of proteins into the nucleus

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Production of ATP

Question 2

Which of the following best describes passive transport?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion of molecules down their concentration gradient without energy input

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Movement of substances against their concentration gradient using energy

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Endocytosis of large molecules into the cell

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Use of ATP to pump ions across the membrane

Question 3

During the signal transduction process, what role does a second messenger, such as cAMP, play?

Accepted Answer

Amplifies and transmits the signal inside the cell

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Directly activates the receptor on the cell surface

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Acts as the primary messenger outside the cell

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Degrades the signaling molecule

Question 4

In oxidative phosphorylation, ATP synthesis is powered by:

Accepted Answer

A proton gradient across the mitochondrial inner membrane

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Substrate-level phosphorylation

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The transfer of electrons directly to ATP synthase

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The release of carbon dioxide from the citric acid cycle

Question 5

Which of the following processes requires energy input in the form of ATP?

Accepted Answer

Active transport

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Osmosis

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Simple diffusion

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Facilitated diffusion