DIPSTICK QUIZ
This is a very short quiz that touches on a few of the key concepts needed for taking an intense course like Anatomy and Physiology. Think of these as the minimum background that you should already know before taking A&P.
There are only 15 questions. Don’t use any outside resources. Do your best, and only skip a question if you have no idea at all!
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While a test is only a limited view into what you actually know, let’s think about what we can learn from your score today.
Each of the questions on the test represents a foundational idea of Biology that will be built upon in A&P.
If you scored a 12/15 or 80%, you probably have a solid understanding of the important biological concepts — unless you found yourself guessing a lot on this quiz.
If you scored below the 80% mark, this means that there are likely some gaps in what you need to know to be successful in A&P.
Being prepared for one of the most challenging courses in college seem like a daunting task. No matter your score today, this class can help you be ready for your next step forward.
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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
The Central Dogma of Biology describes the flow of information from the genetic code to its final product, usually a protein. What are the names of the two major phases of this process, in the proper order?
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Question 2 of 15
2. Question
After an intense workout, your friend tells you to drink water and something with electrolytes in it. What are electrolytes and how are they used in the body?
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Question 3 of 15
3. Question
Atoms are made of smaller particles. Which subatomic particle determines how an atom will react chemically?
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Question 4 of 15
4. Question
For most people, 50%-60% of their body weight is water. What is the most common macromolecule in the remaining 40%-50%?
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Question 5 of 15
5. Question
On Earth, all life forms are made of molecules that are based on one key element. What element forms the backbone of large molecules in all cells?
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Question 6 of 15
6. Question
Glucose is an energy-storing molecule that can be broken down in our bodies, but it can’t be used as an energy source for the individual reactions and cellular processes inside a cell. What is the name of the major energy molecule, or ‘energy currency’ of the cell?
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Question 7 of 15
7. Question
The Sodium-Potassium pump is critical for many cellular functions, especially in excitable cells like muscles and neurons. It uses about 25% of the calories a human ingests to create a concentration gradient. What type of transport does the sodium-potassium pump use?
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Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Cells are the basic unit of life – if it’s not made of cells, it’s not alive. What makes up most of the cell membrane that designates the outside from the inside of the cell?
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Question 9 of 15
9. Question
The single most important job of a cell is to make proteins. Which organelle is responsible for assembling proteins?
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Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Proteins provide structure and regulate chemical reactions. What organelle in cells holds the information that instructs a cell on what proteins to make?
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Question 11 of 15
11. Question
The sun is the main source of energy for life on Earth because it powers photosynthesis. What type of organic, energy-storing molecule is made during photosynthesis?
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Question 12 of 15
12. Question
We all start as one cell, a fertilized egg. The average adult human has about 37 trillion cells in their body. What is the name of the process that separates the chromosomes when one cell divides into two identical cells, ensuring that each daughter cell receives a complete set of the DNA?
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Question 13 of 15
13. Question
In humans, a person born a biological female typically receives one sex chromosome from her mother and one sex chromosome from her father. What are these chromosomes?
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Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Deoxyribonucleic acid holds the genetic information on how to make our bodies. What are the symbols for the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA and what do they pair with?
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Question 15 of 15
15. Question
When a cell is preparing to divide it must copy all its DNA. Sometimes, a mistake is made during this process that changes the DNA code. What term best describes this type of mistake?