$5'\text{–}UAGCCAU\text{–}3'$

Question 1

Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal plane

Question 2

A patient has a cut on the anterior side of their forearm. Which directional term best describes the location of the cut relative to the elbow?

Accepted Answer

Distal

Question 3

Which of the following best describes negative feedback in homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A process that reverses the direction of the original stimulus

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct molecular formula for glucose?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6}$

Question 5

If a solution has a pH of 4, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

It is an acidic solution

Question 6

Which organelle is primarily responsible for protein synthesis in a cell?

Accepted Answer

Ribosome

Question 7

During translation, which type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome?

Accepted Answer

tRNA

Question 8

Which process requires energy input from ATP to move substances against their concentration gradient?

Accepted Answer

Active transport

Question 9

Which tissue type is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Nervous tissue

Question 10

A patient is unable to produce sufficient collagen, leading to weak connective tissue. Which tissue type is most affected?

Accepted Answer

Connective tissue

Question 11

Which type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage

Question 12

Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing vitamin D when exposed to sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Epidermis

Question 13

Which skin appendage is responsible for secreting sweat that helps regulate body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Eccrine gland

Question 14

Apocrine glands become active during which stage of life?

Accepted Answer

Puberty

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Accepted Answer

Protein modification and packaging

Question 16

A DNA template strand has the sequence $5'	ext{–}ATCGGTA	ext{–}3'$. What is the corresponding mRNA sequence?

Accepted Answer

$5'	ext{–}UAGCCAU	ext{–}3'$

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

Contraction to produce movement

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the role of the skin in homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

It regulates body temperature and prevents water loss

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Support and binding of other tissues

Question 20

A cell is placed in a solution with a higher concentration of solutes than inside the cell. What will happen to the cell?

Accepted Answer

It will shrink due to water loss

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