Semester Two Final Examinations, 2020 BIOL1040-1 Cells to Organisms

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EXAMINATION
Semester Two Final Examinations, 2020

BIOL1040-1 Cells to Organisms

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SECTION A – MULTIPLE CHOICE

Recommended time = 80 minutes
Number of questions = 40
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 Only ONE correct response is possible for each question

 For each question indicate your answer (A – E) in the corresponding numbered space on the
computer answer sheet
 Each question carries equal marks

1 Which of the following statements about cell membranes is CORRECT? [2 marks]

A Unsaturated phospholipids are less kinked than saturated lipids
B Saturated phospholipids result in reduced membrane fluidity
C At body temperature, cholesterol increases the fluidity of membranes
D Because of its ‘ordered’ structure, cholesterol always decreases the fluidity of the
membrane
E Unsaturated phospholipids cause increased viscosity of the membrane
[36081]

Background for Q2

Compare the tonicities of the following solutions in water:

I. 150 mM CaCl2
II. 150 mM KCl
III. a solution containing 300 mM fructose + 150 mM of a drug that is a non-polar, small
molecule

2 Which of the following statements is CORRECT? [2 marks]

A Solutions I and III, but not II, are hypertonic
B Solutions I, II and III hypotonic
C Solutions II and III, but not I, are isotonic
D Solutions I and II, but not III, are isotonic
E Solutions I and II, but not III, are hypotonic
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3 The osmolarity of the intracellular fluid of red blood cells is equivalent to that of 150 mM NaCl.
What will happen to red blood cells when they are placed in a solution containing 150 mM
glucose? [2 marks]
A They will gain water, but their cell wall will prevent them from bursting
B They will neither gain nor lose water
C They will lose water and the membrane will appear crenated
D They will gain water and are likely to burst
E They will gain water and the membrane will appear crenated
[44291]

4 Which of the following is NOT an example of endocytosis? [2 marks]

A an amoeba engulfing a bacterium
B phagocytosis
C pinocytosis
D calcium-activated release of neurotransmitter from a neuron
E receptor-mediated formation of clathrin-coated vesicles
[34141]

5 Which of the following statements about ion channel-linked receptors is INCORRECT?

[2 marks]
A They result in a faster action in cells than G protein-coupled receptors
B They are also known as ligand-gated ion channels
C They may allow influx of Cl- ions into a neuron
D They may allow influx of Na+ ions down their concentration gradient
E They allow active transport of cations
[37206]

6 Which of the following statements about myelination of neurons is INCORRECT? [2 marks]

A Myelin sheaths are found around axons in both the central and peripheral nervous systems
B The lipid (or fat) composition of myelin is responsible for its electrical insulating
properties
C Myelination of neurons has given an evolutionary advantage for vertebrates, because of
the associated space efficiency compared with unmyelinated neurons
D The presence of myelin is the reason that action potentials in axons are propagated only
in the direction from the axon hillock to the synaptic terminal
E For a neuron of a given diameter, myelination of the axon will result in more rapid
propagation of action potentials
[46343]

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Background for Q7-Q9

John was feeling very apprehensive about his upcoming exam and realised that his heart rate was
high. Thinking about this, he realised that this was due to stimulation of nerves to his sinoatrial node.
Noradrenaline released from post-ganglionic nerves stimulated β-adrenoceptors and caused
production of cyclic-AMP in the cells that control heart rate. Use this information to answer the
following questions.

7 Which part of the autonomic nervous system is stimulated to cause the increase in John’s heart
rate? [2 marks]
A enteric
B medulla oblongata
C parasympathetic
D sympathetic
E motor
[33256]

8 Continue to think about the information in the previous question about John who is nervous
about his upcoming exam. The scenario presented above shows an example of [2 marks]
A cyclic-AMP acting as a second messenger
B an amino acid acting as a neurotransmitter
C a response mediated by ligand-gated sodium channels
D hyperpolarisation
E direct synaptic transmission
[33257]

9 Continue to think about the information in the previous questions about John who is nervous
about his upcoming exam. Removal of noradrenaline from the synaptic cleft [2 marks]
A involves activation of voltage-gated calcium channels
B involves rapid metabolism by the enzyme acetylcholinesterase
C requires rapid uptake of noradrenaline into the post-synaptic neurons by the β-
adrenoceptors
D only occurs slowly by diffusion
E is mediated by reuptake into the pre-synaptic neuron by a transporter
[33258]

10 Which of the following statements about the human brain is CORRECT? [2 marks]
A It is common for different lobes of the human cerebral cortex to map the same functions,
such as speech generation in both the frontal and temporal lobes
B The thalamus coordinates input from sensory neurons and output via motor neurons
C Long-term potentiation is a key process for storing memories and learning, and involves
high frequency noradrenaline transmission
D The limbic system controls our emotions and involves several parts of the brain that are
all in the cerebrum
E The cerebral cortex is an important centre for homeostatic control by hormones
[54645]

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11 Which of the following statements about Type I muscle fibres is INCORRECT? Type I muscle
fibres [2 marks]
A fatigue quickly, so they are known as fast fatiguing fibres
B use oxygen as their energy (ATP) source
C have a rich blood supply
D are also called the ‘Cinderella fibres’
E are rich in myoglobin
[54046]

12 Which of the following statements about skeletal muscle is INCORRECT? [2 marks]

A Greater force can be produced during a concentric contraction compared to an isometric
contraction
B The greatest amount of active muscle force is produced when sarcomeres are at their
optimal length
C Total muscle force is influenced by both the active and passive components of muscle
tissue
D In healthy muscle, every time a single motor unit discharges, some force is produced
E When a muscle is at its resting length, there is some overlap between actin and myosin
filaments
[54047]

13 Which of the following statements about human muscle tissue is INCORRECT? [2 marks]
A Skeletal muscle cells are very long, so they are also called muscle fibres
B Skeletal muscles cells are innervated by motoneurons
C There is some skeletal muscle in the heart and it helps synchronise heart muscle
contraction
D Smooth muscle is found within the gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels and the urinary
bladder
E Cardiac muscle is only found in the heart
[54045]

14 Which of the following statements about the composition and structure of bones is
INCORRECT? [2 marks]
A Collagen makes up about 40% of the dry weight of bone
B Long bones, like the phalanges (finger bones), are important for leverage
C Osteocytes get trapped in the bone matrix as it is being made
D Osteoblasts are very large cells that break down and resorb the bone matrix
E Calcium ions and salts are laid down between collagen fibres in bone
[54044]

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15 Which of the following statements about Hill’s mechanical model of the muscle-tendon unit is
INCORRECT? [2 marks]
A The contractile component includes actin and myosin cross bridges
B The tendon is part of the series elastic component
C Epimysium forms part of the series elastic component
D The parallel elastic component includes perimysium
E Titin contributes to the series elastic component
[54043]

16 Which of the following statements about the circulatory system is CORRECT? [2 marks]
A All double circulatory systems have hearts with four chambers
B The presence of a circulatory system avoids the need for diffusion
C Open circulatory systems operate with two types of fluids, which are blood and interstitial
fluid
D Single circulation systems have a systemic circuit, but not a pulmonary circuit
E Double circulatory systems have a pulmonary circuit and a systemic circuit
[54347]

17 Select the CORRECT order of the flow of blood in the cardiovascular system from the
following options. [2 marks]
A left ventricle → systemic circulation → right atrium → lungs
B right atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle
C systemic circulation → left side of the heart → lungs → right side of the heart
D pulmonary circulation → right side of the heart → systemic circulation → lungs
E left atrium → left ventricle → lungs → right atrium → right ventricle
[54349]

18 Cardiac output calculated from the left ventricle of a healthy, adult human heart at rest is
approximately [2 marks]
A heart rate of 50 beats per minute x 80 mL of stroke volume per beat, leading to 4 L per
min
B heart rate of 90 beats per minute x 70 mL of stroke volume per beat, leading to 6.3 L per
min
C heart rate of 70 beats per minute x 75 mL of stroke volume per beat, leading to 5.25 L per
min
D heart rate of 100 beats per minute x 50 mL of stroke volume per beat, leading to 5 L per
min
E heart rate of 70 beats per minute x 90 mL of stroke volume per beat, leading to 6.3 L per
min
[54351]

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19 Thinking about the cardiac cycle, which of the following statements is CORRECT? [2 marks]
A The longest single phase of the cardiac cycle is when both atria and ventricles are in
systole
B Both atria and ventricles are in diastole for 0.3 sec
C The longest single phase of the cardiac cycle is when both atria and ventricles are in
diastole
D Atrial systole takes longer than ventricular systole
E Ventricles are in systole for 0.5 sec
[54352]

20 Comparing the respiration in fish (gills) and mammals (lungs), which of the following
statements is INCORRECT? [2 marks]
A Fish and mammals both depend on their blood circulation to carry oxygen to their body
tissues
B The volume of oxygen per litre of air is many fold greater than the volume of oxygen
dissolved per litre of water
C Gills and lungs both involve the transport of oxygen by passive diffusion
D Gills and lungs both use countercurrent exchange mechanisms to maximise the extraction
of oxygen
E Gills and lungs both involve transport of gases at moist surfaces with a large surface area
[39060]

21 Which of the following mechanisms is involved in the homeostatic control that allows
respiration to return to normal after exercise? [2 marks]
A Sensors in the aorta detect that blood pH returns to pH 7.4, and send decreased neuronal
signals to the medulla oblongata
B Sensors in the carotid arteries respond to the increasing levels of oxygen in blood during
recovery after exercise
C Sensors in the medulla oblongata respond to a decrease in pH of cerebrospinal fluid
D Decreased neuronal signals from the adrenal medulla to the rib muscles and diaphragm
allows respiration to go back to normal
E Sensors in the rib muscles detect the decreasing carbon dioxide levels and hence stimulate
them to contract less frequently
[46912]

22 The oxygen dissociation curve for haemoglobin (Hb) in blood can be described as the
relationship between [2 marks]
A O2 content of plasma and O2 content of erythrocytes
B the degree of O2 saturation of Hb and the blood PO2
C the degree O2 saturation of Hb and the blood pH
D the amount of O2 in arterial blood and the amount of O2 in venous blood
E CO2 and O2 affinities for Hb
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23 Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor that allows diving mammals to have
sufficient oxygen for their needs during a dive? [2 marks]
A a large volume of blood relative to other mammals of similar size
B a high concentration of haemoglobin in skeletal muscle cells
C a decrease in blood supply to skeletal muscles during the dive
D a decrease in heart rate during the dive
E a huge spleen that stores large amounts of blood
[54644]

24 Insulin is an example of [2 marks]

A a lipid soluble, amine hormone
B a water soluble, amine hormone
C a water soluble, steroid hormone
D a lipid soluble, polypeptide hormone
E a water soluble, polypeptide hormone
[54354]

25 Which of the following will NOT result in the symptoms of diabetes insipidus? [2 marks]
A mutations in the antidiuretic hormone gene
B an inactive antidiuretic hormone
C lack of glucagon hormone
D inactive osmoreceptor cells in the hypothalamus
E mutations in the aquaporin gene
[54356]

26 Which of the following hormones fits into ALL of the categories of being a pituitary hormone,
an anterior pituitary hormone, a tropic hormone and a non-tropic hormone? [2 marks]
A prolactin
B growth hormone
C adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
D antidiuretic hormone
E oxytocin
[54357]

27 Some organs, which are not generally categorised as ‘endocrine glands’, can have some
endocrine capacity and can produce a hormone. One such hormone regulates the number of red
blood cells in the blood stream. Which of the following organs fits that description? [2 marks]
A heart
B liver
C small intestine
D stomach
E kidney
[54358]

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28 During photosynthesis, visible light has enough energy to [2 marks]

A synthesise sugars
B force electrons closer to the nucleus
C excite electrons
D split a water molecule into hydrogen and oxygen
E break the chloroplast membrane
[54304]

29 Pores on the leaf surface that function in gas exchange are called [2 marks]
A phloem cells
B stomata
C sclereids
D xylem cells
E hairs
[54305]

30 Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a [2 marks]

A human pathogen that also causes disease in plants
B plant pathogen that attacks ripening fruits
C plant pathogen that can be used to incorporate external genes into the genome
D soil bacterium that increases healthy plant growth
E bacterium transmitted by mosquitoes
[54306]

31 Which part of a plant absorbs most of the water and minerals taken up from the soil?
[2 marks]
A the thick parts of the roots near the base of the stem
B root hairs
C taproots
D sections of the root that have secondary xylem
E storage roots
[54307]

32 A person working with plants may remove apical dominance by doing which of the following?
[2 marks]
A pruning
B fertilising
C feeding the plants with nutrients
D transplanting
E deep watering of the roots
[54308]

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33 Which of the following tissue types is NOT found in land plants? [2 marks]
A epidermal
B ground tissue
C mesodermal
D vascular
E meristematic
[54309]

34 In the plant practical, we observed stomata under the microscope from two Tradescantia
zebrina plants. One was well-watered and well-lit, while the other was drought-stressed and
shaded. What did we expect to see? [2 marks]
A We did not know what to expect, as stomatal aperture is not affected by light or water
B Both plants would have closed stomata. Tradescantia is a C3 plant, so stomata close
during the day to conserve water
C Both plants are alive, so in both cases stomata would be open to allow carbon dioxide to
enter for photosynthesis
D The plant in the shade would have open stomata to allow plenty of gas exchange while it
was out of the sun
E The well-lit and watered plant would have open stomata to allow carbon dioxide to enter
for photosynthesis
[53966]

35 In the plant practical, we measured the pH of leaf extract from leaves collected at dawn and
dusk to assess whether the plant was using the CAM photosynthesis. Why is Tradescantia
zebrina (a known C3 plant) included in the experiment? [2 marks]
A The C3 plant is a negative control, which tells us whether the experiment is working
correctly
B Tradescantia leaf extract is a pretty purple colour which makes the experiment more
interesting
C C3 photosynthesis is well-studied, so the C3 plant is included as a positive control
D The C3 plant is used as a control, because it is easy to grind, so results are very consistent
E We collected the C3 plant by mistake and discovered it was C3 after testing the pH of the
leaf extract
[53968]

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36 In the plant practical, we separated plant pigments using paper chromatography. The accessory
pigments β-carotene and xanthophyll were clearly visible as yellow bands. Why can’t we see
these pigments in healthy whole leaves? [2 marks]

A β-Carotene and xanthophyll are sequestered deep inside the leaves

B In healthy leaves, there is vastly more chlorophyll than β-carotene and xanthophyll, so it
masks their presence
C β-Carotene and xanthophyll are only produced when the plant is stressed
D β-Carotene and xanthophyll only turn yellow after reacting with the petroleum spirit
solvent and the paper
E β-Carotene and xanthophyll are only produced when the weather turns cold in the autumn
[53970]

37 You have prepared 35 mL of a 280 mM working solution of calcium chloride (CaCl2). To do

this, you used 2 mL of a stock solution of CaCl2. What is the concentration of this stock solution
of CaCl2? [2 marks]
A 0.56 M
B 5.6 M
C 16 M
D 4.9 M
E 0.49 M
[50521]

38 One way to quantify the effects of osmosis on sheep red blood cells is to measure the absorbance
of the extracellular fluid after cells have been combined with solutions of different tonicities,
using a spectrophotometer. What would a high absorbance value indicate? [2 marks]
A Cells have stayed intact after being placed in an isotonic solution
B Cells have burst after being placed in a hypertonic solution
C Cells have stayed intact after being placed in a hypotonic solution
D Cells have burst after being placed in a hypotonic solution
E Cells have stayed intact after being placed in a hypertonic solution
[53994]

39 In an experiment investigating mechanical summation in a muscle, an appropriate negative

control would be [2 marks]
A a series of pulses delivered at high frequency
B a single stimulus pulse
C the passive force applied to the muscle
D the strength of stimulus applied to the attached nerve
E the temperature of frog Ringer’s solution applied
[48552]

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40 Which of the following is NOT a biological factor that would lead to variation in the peak
contractile force measured from different muscles? [2 marks]
A the number of intercalated discs
B relative sarcomere length (i.e. relative muscle fibre lengthening / shortening)
C number of activated motor units
D proportion of type I and II muscle fibres
E physiological cross-sectional area of the muscle
[52982]

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SECTION B – SHORT ANSWER

Recommended time for this section is ten (10) minutes /10

[JK] .............................................................. ……………………… TOTAL

Student Number Surname

41 [Total Q41: 3.5 marks]

[54006]
Background:
Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is a disorder affecting up to 50% of people with diabetes, leading to
demyelination of nerve fibres and changes in propagation of action potentials. Patients experience
significant pain, which can be alleviated to some extent by thermal (temperature) therapy.
As a clinical researcher, Charlotte’s work aims to better understand such treatments in DN. To do
this, Charlotte needs to first demonstrate how nerves function normally, so she designs an experiment
to examine how temperature affects the compound action potential (CAP) from the ulnar nerve of
EIGHT (8) healthy guinea pigs.
Answer parts a) and b) based on this background information.

a) OTHER than the peak, what is ONE (1) feature of the CAP that Charlotte could examine?
[0.5 mark]

b) Describe the experimental approach Charlotte would use to examine how temperature affects
the parameter you have identified in part a) of this question. You can assume that Charlotte’s
approach would be similar to the one that you used during the BIOL1040 Action Potentials
practical, including important and reproducible detail, but you can use dot points to describe
the experimental design. [3 marks]

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42 [Total Q42: 4 marks]

[54008]

Continue to consider the background information regarding Charlotte’s experiments from Q. 41.
The experimental outcomes that Charlotte obtains are displayed in the graph below, expressed as
MEAN values.

a) Provide suitable axis labels for the graph (and make sure that you clearly indicate whether
your labels are for the x or y axis). [1.5 marks]

b) Provide a professional figure legend for the graph. [2.5 marks]

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43 Continue to consider the background information regarding Charlotte’s experiments from Q 41

Charlotte is trying to understand the biological basis for the outcomes of her experiment.
Explain the biological effects of temperature on the cellular events involved in action potentials,
as relevant to the parameter that you identified in your answer to Q41 a). [2.5 marks]
[54010]

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SECTION C – SHORT ANSWER

Recommended time for this section is nine (9) minutes /9

[LL] .............................................................. ……………………… TOTAL

Student Number Surname

44 [Total Q44: 3 marks]

[54646]
Na+/K+-ATPase is an important transporter in animal cells.
Answer the following questions about some of its functions in the cells.

a) Briefly explain the role that Na+/K+-ATPase has in establishing the resting membrane
potential. [1.5 marks]

b) Briefly explain how Na+/K+-ATPase is involved in the transport of glucose across the
membrane of intestinal cells. [1.5 marks]

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45 Jenny is a long distance runner who was in training for the Gold Coast Marathon last year when
she received the good news a few weeks earlier that she was pregnant. After discussing her
situation with her doctor, she decided to compete in the associated half marathon event instead.
During the race, increased activity in the nerves supplying Jenny's diaphragm and rib muscles
caused an increase in the rate and depth of her respiration.
Answer the following questions with regard to Jenny's respiration during the race and the
potential effects on the oxygen supply to herself and her developing fetus.
Briefly describe the ionic events involved in the generation of action potentials in Jenny's
phrenic nerve to her diaphragm. [3 marks]
[33252]

46 Continue to think about Jenny who was pregnant and running in the Gold Coast half marathon.
Briefly describe how the properties of haemoglobin meet the increased oxygen demands of
Jenny's muscles during the race and how Jenny's developing fetus is protected from
experiencing low oxygen levels during the race. [3 marks]
[33254]

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SECTION D – SHORT ANSWER

Recommended time for this section is five (5) minutes /5

[KT] .............................................................. ……………………… TOTAL

Student Number Surname

47 There were THREE (3) different contraction types described in the muscle module of the
course. One contraction type is static, and the other two types are dynamic contractions.
What are the names of these THREE (3) contraction types? Also, indicate whether the
sarcomeres get longer, get shorter or stay relatively the same length in EACH contraction type.
[5 marks]
[54035]

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SECTION E – SHORT ANSWER

Recommended time for this section is nine (9) minutes /9

[PC] .............................................................. ……………………… TOTAL

Student Number Surname

48 The healthy human heart goes through cycles of contraction and relaxation, collectively referred
to as the mechanical events in the heart. These mechanical events are preceded by the electrical
events in the heart – a result of pacemaker activity.
In a few bullet points, explain the process of this electrical activity within the heart. [4 marks]
[54360]

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49 Name the FIVE (5) types of chemical signalling and the signalling molecules involved in
EACH type. [5 marks]
[54361]

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SECTION F – SHORT ANSWER

Recommended time for this section is seven (7) minutes /7

[JB] .............................................................. ……………………… TOTAL

Student Number Surname

50 Explain how floral organ identity genes direct the formation of the FOUR (4) types of floral
organs. [7 marks]
[54312]

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ROUGH WORK
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