The mitochondrial inner membrane carries out the same function in cellular respiration as the ________ membrane of chloroplasts in photosynthesis.

Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

A genetic mutation that results in uncontrolled division of a single cell within the body describes cancer ¹. Cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell division ¹. Its development and progression are usually linked to a series of changes in the activity of cell cycle regulators ¹. In most cases, these changes in activity are due to mutations in the genes that encode cell cycle regulator proteins ¹.

The other options are not correct because they do not accurately describe a genetic mutation that results in uncontrolled division of a single cell within the body. Gene therapy, stem cells, and translation are not processes that result in uncontrolled cell division.

When a muscle cell is stimulated by a nerve impulse, calcium ions are released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum into the cytoplasm. The calcium ions bind to the troponin complex, which is a protein that regulates the interaction between actin and myosin filaments. The binding of calcium to troponin causes a conformational change that exposes the binding sites for myosin on the actin filaments. This allows the myosin heads to attach to the actin and pull the filaments past each other, resulting in muscle contraction.

The sequence of bases on the complementary strand of DNA would read5’AGCTAGCGT 3’ (Choice A). In DNA, the nitrogenous bases adenine (A) and thymine (T) pair together, and cytosine (C) and guanine (G) pair together. The complementary strand is also antiparallel to the original strand, meaning that it runs in the opposite direction with the 5' end matching up with the 3' end of the original strand.

The other options do not accurately represent the complementary sequence of bases or the antiparallel orientation of the strands.

BONUS:

The structure that is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is the cell membrane ². The cell membrane is a thin layer that surrounds the cell and separates its internal environment from the external environment ². It is composed of a lipid bilayer and proteins and regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell ².

The other options are not correct because they are not present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The endoplasmic reticulum, chloroplast, and Golgi apparatus are organelles that are only found in eukaryotic cells ².

The correct answer is a. Soap’s dual polar and nonpolar nature helps bond oil and water. Soap is an emulsifier, which means that it has both polar and nonpolar regions. The polar regions of soap molecules are atracted to water, while the nonpolar regions are atracted to oil and grease. This allows soap to bond with both water and oil, helping to remove dirt and grime from surfaces.

B. Soap’s acidity does not cause grime to precipitate into the water.

C. Soap does not have enzymatic action that helps to dissolve grime into small particles.

D. Soap’s texture does not physically scour grime off surfaces.

The correct answer is c. Lacteal vessels. Lipids absorbed in the small intestine will first enter lacteal vessels, which are small lymphatic vessels located in the villi of the small intestine. These vessels transport the absorbed lipids to the lymphatic system, where they eventually enter the bloodstream.

a. Veins and b. Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood throughout the body. Lipids absorbed in the small intestine do not directly enter these vessels.

d. Interstitial spaces are spaces between cells and tissues that contain interstitial fluid. Lipids absorbed in the small intestine do not directly enter these spaces.

To accurately measure the density of a series of small irregular solids made of plastic, wood, fiberglass, and glass, a student will need a graduated cylinder, water, and a weighing balance. The student can use the water displacement method to determine the volume of each solid by measuring the volume of water displaced when the solid is submerged in a graduated cylinder filled with water. The mass of each solid can be measured using a weighing balance. The density can then be calculated by dividing the mass by the volume.

The other options are not correct because they do not provide the necessary tools to accurately measure the density of the solids. A spectrophotometer is used to measure light absorption and is not necessary for measuring density. A graduated beaker is less accurate than a graduated cylinder for measuring volume. A Bunsen burner is used for heating and is not necessary for measuring density.

The correct answer is c. 100,000. The pH scale is a logarithmic scale, which means that each change of one pH unit represents a tenfold change in the hydrogen-ion concentration. A pH 4 solution has a hydrogen-ion concentration that is 10^5 (or 100,000) times greater than that of a pH 9 solution.

a. 0.00001 is the hydrogen-ion concentration of a pH 9 solution as compared with a pH 4 solution.

b. 5 is the difference in pH units between a pH 4 solution and a pH 9 solution.

d. 50 is not the correct answer.

The correct answer is c. germ. If a mother's germ cell contains mutated DNA, this mutation can be passed to her offspring. Germ cells are the reproductive cells (eggs in females and sperm in males) that carry genetic information from one generation to the next.

a. Somatic cells are all the other cells in the body that are not germ cells. Mutations in somatic cells are not passed on to offspring.

b.White blood cells are a type of somatic cell that plays a role in the immune system.

d. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to develop into different types of cells in the

body.

Enzymes are a type of protein that catalyze chemical reactions in the body. Proteins are one of the four main classes of biological molecules, along with lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

The other options are not classes of biological molecules that include enzymes.Lipids are a class of molecules that includes fats and oils, vitamins are organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition, and carbohydrates are a class of molecules that includes sugars and starches.