Biology for nursing entrance exams worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the job of messenger RNA (mRNA)?

  1. AIt forms the main structure of the ribosome
  2. BIt carries amino acids to the ribosomes
  3. CIt carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosomes
  4. DIt stores genetic information in the nucleus permanently
2.Easy

What does phloem carry in a plant?

  1. ASugars made in the leaves
  2. BWater from the roots only
  3. CCarbon dioxide from the air
  4. DChlorophyll to the stem
3.Easy

What is the pH of pure water at 25 °C?

  1. A14
  2. B7
  3. C0
  4. D1
4.Medium

How does a scientific theory differ from a hypothesis?

  1. AA theory is a single experiment's result
  2. BA theory is a guess that has not been tested yet
  3. CIt is a broad explanation backed by much tested evidence
  4. DA theory can never be changed by new data
5.Medium

When is DNA copied in the cell cycle?

  1. ADuring metaphase of mitosis
  2. BDuring cytokinesis
  3. CIn the S phase of interphase
  4. DOnly during meiosis II
6.Medium

After gel electrophoresis, which DNA fragments are found furthest from the wells?

  1. AThe smallest fragments
  2. BThe fragments with the most guanine
  3. CThe largest fragments
  4. DThe fragments with the most adenine
7.Hard

Home pregnancy tests use antibodies that bind the hormone hCG. Why do they react with hCG and not with other proteins in urine?

  1. AEach antibody binds a specific antigen shape
  2. BThe hormone hCG is a type of antibody itself
  3. CAntibodies bind every protein but change colour only with hCG
  4. DUrine contains no other proteins at all
8.Hard

Both parents have blood type O. Which blood type can their children have?

  1. AOnly type O
  2. BAny of the four types
  3. CType AB only
  4. DType A or type O

Answer key

  1. 1. C · It carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosomes
  2. 2. A · Sugars made in the leaves
  3. 3. B · 7
  4. 4. C · It is a broad explanation backed by much tested evidence
  5. 5. C · In the S phase of interphase
  6. 6. A · The smallest fragments
  7. 7. A · Each antibody binds a specific antigen shape
  8. 8. A · Only type O

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