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Which of the following is a cell adhesion molecule important for stable cell-cell junctions?

  • Cajal body
  • Calmodulin
  • Cadherin (correct)
  • Calvin cycle
  • Which organism is widely used as a simple multicellular model for developmental studies?

  • Caenorhabditis elegans (correct)
  • cAMP-dependent protein kinase
  • Calvin cycle
  • cAMP phosphodiesterase
  • Which entity is a nuclear body involved in the assembly of snRNPs?

  • Calmodulin
  • Cajal body (correct)
  • Calvin cycle
  • Carbohydrate
  • What is the primary function of calmodulin in cells?

    <p>Calcium-binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Calvin cycle is primarily associated with which of the following processes?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a kinase involved in the response to cyclic AMP (cAMP)?

    <p>cAMP-dependent protein kinase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of cAMP phosphodiesterase in cellular processes?

    <p>Degrading cyclic AMP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes cancer in medical terms?

    <p>A malignant tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is best characterized as a molecule with the formula (CH2O)n?

    <p>Carbohydrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a carcinogen?

    <p>A cancer-inducing agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cardiolipin is best described as which of the following?

    <p>A phospholipid containing four hydrocarbon chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a carrier protein?

    <p>To bind and transport small molecules across a membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of CAR-T cell therapy?

    <p>To genetically engineer T cells to attack cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a caspase?

    <p>A protease involved in programmed cell death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Catabolism is best described as:

    <p>The breakdown of complex molecules to simpler ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of catalase in cells?

    <p>To transport small molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Caveolae are best described as:

    <p>Small invaginations of the plasma membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is CCND1?

    <p>The gene encoding cyclin D1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is primarily involved in the process of photosynthesis, specifically in the Calvin cycle, where atmospheric carbon dioxide is converted into organic compounds?

    <p>Calvin cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a nematode model organism widely used in molecular and developmental biology?

    <p>Caenorhabditis elegans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the specialized structure found within the nucleus of cells that is involved in the assembly of ribonucleoproteins and RNA processing?

    <p>Cajal body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a calcium-binding messenger protein that plays a role in various cellular processes, such as muscle contraction and intracellular signaling?

    <p>Calmodulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the metabolic pathways that build up molecules from smaller units and typically consume energy in the process?

    <p>Catabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen, thus protecting the cell from oxidative damage?

    <p>Catalase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to small, invaginated pockets in the plasma membrane, often involved in cell signaling and endocytosis?

    <p>Caveolae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the cell cycle regulatory protein that interacts with cyclins to control cell cycle progression?

    <p>Cdk (Cyclin-dependent kinase)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein plays a crucial role in the formation of the mitotic spindle and is essential for the process of cell division?

    <p>Cdk1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a small, circular DNA molecule within a cell that is physically separate from chromosomal DNA and can replicate independently?

    <p>cDNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the process where cells lose contact inhibition, leading to uncontrolled growth and division, often observed in cancer cells?

    <p>Cell transformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the outer protective structure found in plants, algae, fungi, and certain bacteria, providing rigidity and strength?

    <p>Cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the carbohydrate polymer that forms an integral part of the cell wall in plants and gives wood and paper their strength?

    <p>Cellulose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein complex is responsible for assembling cellulose chains into microfibrils during the formation of plant cell walls?

    <p>Cellulose synthase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the central part of a chromosome that plays a crucial role in the attachment of spindle fibers during cell division?

    <p>Centromere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle in eukaryotic cells is the site where microtubules are organized and includes structures like the spindle poles during cell division?

    <p>Centrosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of protein forms channels in cellular membranes, allowing the selective movement of specific ions or molecules across the membrane?

    <p>Channel protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for proteins that assist in the folding and unfolding of other macromolecules, helping them achieve or maintain their functional three-dimensional structure?

    <p>Chaperone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kinase plays a pivotal role in the DNA damage response, activating cell cycle checkpoints and coordinating DNA repair with cell cycle progression?

    <p>Checkpoint kinase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the mechanism by which ATP is generated in mitochondria, involving the movement of protons across a membrane?

    <p>Chemiosmotic coupling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the rigid, structural polysaccharide found in the cell walls of fungi and the exoskeletons of insects and other arthropods?

    <p>Chitin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the green pigment in plants and algae that absorbs light to provide energy for photosynthesis?

    <p>Chlorophyll</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the organelle in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs?

    <p>Chloroplast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid molecule is an essential component of cell membranes and also serves as a precursor for steroid hormones?

    <p>Cholesterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the complex of DNA and proteins that forms chromosomes within the cell nucleus?

    <p>Chromatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the technique used in molecular biology to enrich a specific DNA sequence in its native chromatin context?

    <p>Chromatin immunoprecipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes factors that modify the structure of chromatin without altering the DNA sequence, thereby regulating gene expression?

    <p>Chromatin remodeling factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the structure that consists of DNA wrapped around a core of histone proteins, forming the basic unit of DNA packaging in eukaryotes?

    <p>Chromatosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis and storage of pigments like carotenoids in plant cells?

    <p>Chromoplast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a structure in the cell nucleus that is involved in the organization and packaging of DNA into chromosomes?

    <p>Chromosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to study the three-dimensional organization of the genome within the cell nucleus?

    <p>Chromosome confirmation capture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the hair-like projections on the surface of some cells, important for movement and sensory functions?

    <p>Cilium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes DNA sequences that regulate the transcription of a nearby gene and are located on the same DNA molecule?

    <p>cis-acting control element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins?

    <p>Citric acid cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the change of antibody classes without altering the antigen specificity in B cells?

    <p>Class switch recombination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the protein responsible for the formation of clathrin-coated pits and vesicles, playing a crucial role in endocytosis and vesicle trafficking?

    <p>Clathrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the specialized structures in the cell membrane that are involved in the formation of clathrin-coated vesicles?

    <p>Clathrin-coated pit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the vesicle formed by the clathrin protein that plays a key role in the endocytosis and transport of various molecules?

    <p>Clathrin-coated vesicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the uptake of substances by a cell without the involvement of clathrin proteins?

    <p>Clathrin-independent endocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus?

    <p>Cytokinesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of kinase is involved in the activation of transcription factors in response to various cellular signals, often functioning in the cellular response to stress?

    <p>cAMP-dependent protein kinase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of cyclic AMP (cAMP) to AMP, thus playing a crucial role in cell signaling pathways?

    <p>cAMP phosphodiesterase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the growth of cells in a controlled manner, often used in research for studying the biology of cells, including cancer research?

    <p>Cell line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process where normal cells are converted into cancer cells, characterized by uncontrolled growth and division?

    <p>Cell transformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the rigid structure surrounding the cells of plants and certain other organisms, providing support and protection?

    <p>Cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of molecule is a structural component of tissues such as skin and bone, providing strength and support?

    <p>Collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the protein fiber that provides tensile strength to collagen in tissues such as tendons and skin?

    <p>Collagen fibril</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein complex plays a crucial role in condensing chromosomes during cell division, ensuring proper chromosome segregation?

    <p>Condensin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a type of microscopy that uses a laser to illuminate a single plane of a specimen, reducing the blur from out-of-focus areas?

    <p>Confocal microscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein forms a gap junction in animal cells, allowing the transfer of ions and small molecules between adjacent cells?

    <p>Connexin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the channel formed by connexin proteins, enabling the direct transfer of substances between adjacent cells?

    <p>Connexon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the phenomenon where cells stop dividing when they come into contact with other cells, a property lost in cancerous cells?

    <p>Contact inhibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the structure formed by actin and myosin filaments in a dividing cell, helping to pinch the cell into two daughter cells?

    <p>Contractile ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which terms refer to the two types of coated vesicles involved in transporting materials between the endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>COPI and COPII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the vesicle coated with COPI proteins, primarily involved in transporting materials from the Golgi apparatus back to the endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>COPI-coated vesicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of vesicle is coated with COPII proteins and is primarily involved in transporting materials from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>COPII-coated vesicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a molecule that represses gene transcription by binding to a transcription factor or a specific site on DNA?

    <p>Corepressor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of steroid hormones is produced in the adrenal cortex and is involved in various metabolic processes including the stress response?

    <p>Corticosteroid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a strong chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

    <p>Covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is a transcription factor that becomes activated in response to cell stress and regulates genes controlling cell survival?

    <p>CREB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the gene editing technology that allows for precise alterations to DNA sequences and has revolutionized genetic research?

    <p>CRISPR/Cas system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the inner membrane folds of mitochondria, involved in the electron transport chain and ATP synthesis?

    <p>Cristae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the interaction between different signaling pathways within a cell, allowing for integrated cellular responses to multiple signals?

    <p>Crosstalk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein binds to specific DNA sequences and plays a critical role in the organization and function of chromatin in the cell nucleus?

    <p>CTCF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the photosynthetic prokaryotes that were the first to produce oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

    <p>Cyanobacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule serves as a secondary messenger in various biological processes and is formed from ATP by the action of the enzyme adenylate cyclase?

    <p>cyclic AMP (cAMP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process in photosynthesis where electrons are transported in a circular path, exclusively used to produce ATP without the production of NADPH?

    <p>cyclic electron flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is similar to cAMP and serves as a secondary messenger in various signal transduction pathways, especially in vision and smell?

    <p>cyclic GMP (cGMP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the regulatory proteins that control the progression of cells through the cell cycle by activating cyclin-dependent kinase enzymes?

    <p>Cyclin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drug disrupts the formation of the actin cytoskeleton, often used in research to study cell motility and structure?

    <p>Cytochalasin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the complex in the electron transport chain that transfers electrons from ubiquinol to cytochrome c while pumping protons across the mitochondrial membrane?

    <p>cytochrome bf complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is a key component of the electron transport chain and plays a crucial role in generating ATP in mitochondria?

    <p>Cytochrome c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the enzyme complex that catalyzes the final step of the electron transport chain, where electrons are transferred to molecular oxygen?

    <p>Cytochrome oxidase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of molecule is released by cells in response to infection and inflammation, and plays a key role in the immune response?

    <p>Cytokine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the family of receptors that bind cytokines and are involved in signaling processes that regulate the immune system?

    <p>Cytokine receptor superfamily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the division of the cytoplasm of a cell following mitosis or meiosis, resulting in two daughter cells?

    <p>Centromere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the plant hormone that promotes cell division and growth, and is used in agriculture to stimulate plant growth?

    <p>Cytokinin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motor protein moves along microtubules in cells, transporting cellular cargo towards the minus end of the microtubule?

    <p>Cytoplasmic dynein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for one of the four main bases found in DNA, pairing with guanine to form the DNA structure?

    <p>Cytosine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the network of protein filaments and tubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells, giving them shape and coherence?

    <p>Cytoskeleton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound, also known as Coenzyme A (CoA-SH), is essential for the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, as well as the oxidation of pyruvate in the citric acid cycle?

    <p>Coenzyme A (CoA-SH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the small, lipid-soluble electron carrier found in the mitochondria, which is part of the electron transport chain?

    <p>Coenzyme Q</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is involved in the disassembly of actin filaments and plays a significant role in cell movement and muscle contraction?

    <p>Cofilin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the protein complex that holds sister chromatids together during mitosis and meiosis until they are separated during anaphase?

    <p>Cohesin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug disrupts microtubule dynamics and is used in laboratory research to study cell division and chromosome movement?

    <p>Colcemid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the alkaloid drug that binds to tubulin and inhibits microtubule polymerization, used in both clinical medicine and laboratory research?

    <p>Colchicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structural protein is the main component of connective tissue in animals and is found in skin, bones, and tendons, providing strength and elasticity?

    <p>Collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the structure composed of collagen fibers, providing tensile strength to various tissues such as tendons and skin?

    <p>Collagen fibril</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which multiprotein complex is crucial for the compaction of chromosomes during cell division, ensuring proper chromosome segregation?

    <p>Condensin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a type of microscopy that allows for the acquisition of high-resolution images by scanning specimens with a focused laser beam?

    <p>Confocal microscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein forms gap junctions in animal cells, allowing for the direct transfer of ions and small molecules between neighboring cells?

    <p>Connexin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the assembly of connexin proteins that forms a channel across the cell membrane, facilitating intercellular communication?

    <p>Connexon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phenomenon occurs when cells stop dividing upon contact with each other, a mechanism often lost in cancer cells?

    <p>Contact inhibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the structure formed by actin filaments during cell division, which helps to divide the cell into two daughter cells?

    <p>Contractile ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which terms refer to the types of vesicles involved in the transport of materials between the endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>COPI and COPII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the vesicle coated with COPI proteins, primarily involved in the retrograde transport of materials from the Golgi apparatus to the endoplasmic reticulum?

    <p>COPI-coated vesicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of vesicle is coated with COPII proteins and is primarily involved in anterograde transport from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>COPII-coated vesicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the molecule that acts to repress gene transcription, either by binding to a transcription factor or a specific site on DNA?

    <p>Corepressor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of steroid hormones, produced in the adrenal cortex, is involved in regulating metabolism, the immune response, and stress?

    <p>Corticosteroid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a strong chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons?

    <p>Covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is a transcription factor activated by cell stress and involved in regulating genes for cell survival and metabolism?

    <p>CREB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What groundbreaking gene-editing technology allows for specific modifications to DNA sequences and has significant implications for genetic research and therapy?

    <p>CRISPR/Cas system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the inner membrane folds of mitochondria, which play a critical role in the electron transport chain and ATP synthesis?

    <p>Cristae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the communication between different signal transduction pathways in a cell, enabling more integrated and coordinated cellular responses?

    <p>Crosstalk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the protein that binds to specific DNA sequences and plays a critical role in organizing and structuring chromatin in the cell nucleus?

    <p>CTCF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of photosynthetic prokaryotes played a significant role in the history of life on Earth by producing oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

    <p>Cyanobacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the secondary messenger molecule formed from ATP and involved in various cellular processes, including the regulation of glycogen, sugar, and lipid metabolism?

    <p>cyclic AMP (cAMP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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