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HESI A2 Biology - Test 1

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Q1: On what part of a light microscope is the slide placed?

Answer Choices:

A. Arm
B. Stage.
C. Base
D. Lens
Correct Answer: Stage.
Rationale:
The stage is the flat platform where the slide is placed for examination under the microscope.

Q2: Which term means a group of similar cells combined to perform a common function?

Answer Choices:

A. Organ
B. Tissue
C. Organism
D. System
Correct Answer: Tissue
Rationale:
Tissues are made up of similar cells working together to perform a specific function, like muscle tissue or nervous tissue.

Q3: What part of a plant cell acts as a barrier and provides support to the cell?

Answer Choices:

A. Cell membrane
B. Xylem
C. Cell wall
D. Chloroplast
Correct Answer: Cell wall
Rationale:
The cell wall is a rigid structure that provides shape and support to plant cells, unlike animal cells, which only have a cell membrane.

Q4: Which genetic descriptor refers to an organism's actual appearance?

Answer Choices:

A. Phenotype.
B. Genotype
C. Karyotype
D. Homozygote
Correct Answer: Phenotype.
Rationale:
The phenotype refers to observable traits, such as eye color or height, influenced by genes and environment.

Q5: The cellular membrane consists of a bilayer of which substances?

Answer Choices:

A. Carbohydrates
B. Phospholipids
C. Proteins
D. Nucleic acids
Correct Answer: Phospholipids
Rationale:
The phospholipid bilayer forms a flexible and selective barrier that controls what enters and exits the cell.

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Category: HESI A2
Subcategory: BIOLOGY
Domain: Biology Exams
Last Updated: Nov 29, 2025
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