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This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Cell Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Calmodulin has low affinity for _____________ |
A. | magnesium ions |
B. | iodine |
C. | non-stimulated cells |
D. | stimulated cells |
Answer» D. stimulated cells | |
2. |
Which of the following is a calcium-binding protein? |
A. | cyclin |
B. | calmodulin |
C. | renin |
D. | kinetin |
Answer» C. renin | |
3. |
Which ions activate cyclin-dependent kinases, following fertilization? |
A. | Ca2+ |
B. | Mg2+ |
C. | Fe3+ |
D. | H+ |
Answer» B. Mg2+ | |
4. |
Which receptors open up during the calcium-induced calcium release? |
A. | Ryanodine receptors |
B. | IP3 receptors |
C. | ligand-gated channels |
D. | C2H2 receptors |
Answer» B. IP3 receptors | |
5. |
Ryanodine is a _______________ |
A. | protein |
B. | bacteria |
C. | alkaloid |
D. | steroid |
Answer» D. steroid | |
6. |
How many types of calcium ion channels are present on ER membrane? |
A. | 1 |
B. | 2 |
C. | 3 |
D. | 4 |
Answer» C. 3 | |
7. |
Upon fertilization, a wave of calcium release is observed throughout the cell. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
8. |
Fura-2 is an example of __________________ |
A. | fluorescent molecule |
B. | cell surface receptor |
C. | cell surface antigen |
D. | oncogene |
Answer» B. cell surface receptor | |
9. |
Calcium acts as an intracellular messenger. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
10. |
Abnormal elevation of cytosolic Calcium can occur following a _____________ |
A. | stroke |
B. | conception |
C. | tumor |
D. | epilepsy |
Answer» B. conception | |
11. |
The concentration of Calcium in a resting cell is ___________ |
A. | 10 M |
B. | 10-2 M |
C. | 10-5 M |
D. | 10-7 M |
Answer» E. | |