Biol 235 Anatomy And Physiology Midterm 1 D With Answers

Midterm 1 D84) Which of the following is an example of the basic life process called growth?1 muscle contraction2 digestion of proteins3 lifting weights and gaining muscle mass4 mineral deposits accumulating between bone cells to cause a bone to lengthena) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 4 only e) 3 and 4 Answer: eWhich of the following organs is not found in the abdominal cavity?a) stomachb) spleenc) liverd) gallbladdere) diaphragmAnswer: eThe chemical bonds formed between the atoms in a water molecule are calleda) nonpolar covalent bonds.b) polar covalent bonds.c) hydrogen bonds.d) ionic bonds.e) atomic bonds.Answer: bAll of the following are characteristics of anabolism EXCEPT:a) It involves synthesizing new biomolecules.b) It primarily involves endergonic reactions.c) It releases large amounts of energy.d) An example of anabolism is linking amino acids together to form proteins.e) An example is the formation of two ammonia molecules from one nitrogen molecule and three hydrogen molecules.Answer: cWhich of the following is the major function of DNA?a) catalyzes metabolic reactionsb) storage of energyc) transfer information for protein synthesisd) long-term storage of information for protein synthesise) transport of electrolytesAnswer: dAn enzyme acts toa) raise the activation energy needed to start the reaction.b) lower the activation energy