Question 1: Membrane Biophysics

What is the primary function of ion channels in cell membranes? A) Transporting large
molecules
B) Maintaining cell shape
C) Regulating ion flow
D) Synthesizing proteins

Question 2: Biomechanics

Which physical quantity is used to describe the resistance of a fluid to flow? A) Viscosity
B) Density
C) Surface tension
D) Elasticity

Question 3: Molecular Biophysics

Which technique is commonly used to determine the structure of proteins at atomic

resolution? A) X-ray crystallography
B) Mass spectrometry
C) NMR spectroscopy
D) Gel electrophoresis

Question 4: Neuroscience

Which property of a neuron is responsible for transmitting electrical signals over long
distances? A) Axon
B) Dendrite
C) Cell body
D) Synapse

Question 5: Biophysical Techniques

What is the principle behind fluorescence microscopy? A) Measurement of emitted light

intensity
B) Use of radioisotopes to tag molecules
C) Detection of emitted X-rays
D) Visualization of fluorescently labeled molecules