HESI A2 Nursing Entrance Exam Sample Test

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Sample Questions

Question 1

Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration?

Answer: The mitochondria produces ATP through cellular respiration, earning it the nickname 'the powerhouse of the cell.'

Question 2

What is the primary function of the ribosome?

Answer: Ribosomes synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into amino acid chains.

Question 3

What structural feature do prokaryotic cells lack that eukaryotic cells possess?

Answer: Prokaryotic cells lack a membrane-bound nucleus; their genetic material floats freely in the cytoplasm.

Question 4

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Answer: The Golgi apparatus modifies, packages, and ships proteins and lipids to their final destinations inside or outside the cell.

Question 5

Which type of transport moves substances across a cell membrane from low to high concentration, requiring energy?

Answer: Active transport moves substances against the concentration gradient (low to high) and requires ATP energy.