Cell - the unit of life MCQ Solved Paper for SSC CGL
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1. Nucleolus is
A. rounded structure found in cytoplasm near nucleus.
B. rounded structure inside nucleus and having rRNA.
C. rod-shaped structure in cytoplasm near the nucleus.
D. none of the above.
Answer : B
A. rounded structure found in cytoplasm near nucleus.
B. rounded structure inside nucleus and having rRNA.
C. rod-shaped structure in cytoplasm near the nucleus.
D. none of the above.
Answer : B
2. The given diagram shows the sectional view of a mitochondrion.
Identify the parts labelled as A, B, C, D & E
A. A - Outer membrane, B - Inner membrane, C - Matrix, D - Inter- membrane space, E - Crista
B. A - Outer membrane, B - Inner membrane, C - Intermembrane space, D - Matrix, E - Crista
C. A - Outer membrane, B - Inner membrane, C - Matrix, D - Crista, E - Inter - membrane space
D. A - Outer membrane, B - Inner membrane, C- Crista, D - Matrix, E - Inter-membrane space
Answer : A
Identify the parts labelled as A, B, C, D & E
A. A - Outer membrane, B - Inner membrane, C - Matrix, D - Inter- membrane space, E - Crista
B. A - Outer membrane, B - Inner membrane, C - Intermembrane space, D - Matrix, E - Crista
C. A - Outer membrane, B - Inner membrane, C - Matrix, D - Crista, E - Inter - membrane space
D. A - Outer membrane, B - Inner membrane, C- Crista, D - Matrix, E - Inter-membrane space
Answer : A
3. Protein synthesis in an animal cell occurs
A. on ribosomes present in cytoplasm as well as in mitochondria.
B. on ribosomes present in the nucleolus as well as in cytoplasm.
C. only on ribosomes attached to the nuclears envelope and endoplasmic reticulum.
D. only on the ribosomes present in cytosol.
Answer : A
A. on ribosomes present in cytoplasm as well as in mitochondria.
B. on ribosomes present in the nucleolus as well as in cytoplasm.
C. only on ribosomes attached to the nuclears envelope and endoplasmic reticulum.
D. only on the ribosomes present in cytosol.
Answer : A
4. According to widely accepted fluid mosaic model cell membranes are semi-fluid, where lipids and integral proteins can diffuse randomly. In recent years, this model has been modified in several respects. In this regard, which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Proteins in cell membranes can travel within the lipid bilayer.
B. Proteins can also undergo flip-flop movements in the lipid bilayer.
C. Proteins can remain confined within certain domains of the membrane.
D. Many proteins remain completely embedded within the lipid bilayer.
Answer : B
A. Proteins in cell membranes can travel within the lipid bilayer.
B. Proteins can also undergo flip-flop movements in the lipid bilayer.
C. Proteins can remain confined within certain domains of the membrane.
D. Many proteins remain completely embedded within the lipid bilayer.
Answer : B
5. The lipid component of the membrane mainly consists of __________.
A. polysaccharides
B. phosphoglyceride
C. monosaccharaides
D. both (a) and (c)
Answer : B
A. polysaccharides
B. phosphoglyceride
C. monosaccharaides
D. both (a) and (c)
Answer : B
6. Integral proteins of cell membrane occur on/in
A. inner surfaces
B. outer surfaces
C. phospholipid matrix
D. inner and outer surfaces
Answer : D
A. inner surfaces
B. outer surfaces
C. phospholipid matrix
D. inner and outer surfaces
Answer : D
7. Which one of the following cellular parts is correctly matched with their characters ?
A. Centrioles Sites for active RNA synthesis.
B. Lysosomes Optimally active at a pH of about 8.5.
C. Thylakoids Flattened membranous sacs forming the grana of chloroplasts.
D. Ribosomes Those on chloroplasts are larger (80S) while those in the cytoplasm are smaller (70S).
Answer : C
A. Centrioles Sites for active RNA synthesis.
B. Lysosomes Optimally active at a pH of about 8.5.
C. Thylakoids Flattened membranous sacs forming the grana of chloroplasts.
D. Ribosomes Those on chloroplasts are larger (80S) while those in the cytoplasm are smaller (70S).
Answer : C
8. In prokaryotes, chromatophores are
A. specialized granules responsible for colouration of cells
B. structures responsible for organizing the shape of the organism.
C. inclusion bodies lying free inside the cells for carrying out various metabolic activities.
D. internal membrane system which becomes extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria.
Answer : D
A. specialized granules responsible for colouration of cells
B. structures responsible for organizing the shape of the organism.
C. inclusion bodies lying free inside the cells for carrying out various metabolic activities.
D. internal membrane system which becomes extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria.
Answer : D
9. Statement 1: Centrosomes and centrioles are related to each other.
Statement 2: Centrosome usually contains two cylindrical structures called centrioles.
A. Both statements -1 and statement - 2 are true and statement - 2 is the correct explanation of statement - 1.
B. Both statements -1 and statement - 2 are true but statement - 2 is not the correct explanation of statement - 1.
C. Statement -1 is true and statement - 2 is false.
D. Statement -1 is false and statement - 2 is true.
Answer : A
Statement 2: Centrosome usually contains two cylindrical structures called centrioles.
A. Both statements -1 and statement - 2 are true and statement - 2 is the correct explanation of statement - 1.
B. Both statements -1 and statement - 2 are true but statement - 2 is not the correct explanation of statement - 1.
C. Statement -1 is true and statement - 2 is false.
D. Statement -1 is false and statement - 2 is true.
Answer : A
10. Which of the following lacks cell wall?
A. Gametes
B. Amoeba
C. Mycoplasma
D. All of these
Answer : D
A. Gametes
B. Amoeba
C. Mycoplasma
D. All of these
Answer : D
11. Match column I (cell type) with column II (size) and choose the correct option.
A. A I, B II, C III, D IV
B. A IV, B III, C II, D I
C. A I, B III, C II, D IV
D. A IV, B II, C III, D I
Answer : B
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Cell type) | (Size) |
| A. Viruses | I. 1-2 ??m |
| B. PPLO | II. 10-20 ??m |
| C. Eukaryotic cell | III. About 0.1 ??m |
| D. Bacterium | IV. 0.02 - 0.2 ??m |
A. A I, B II, C III, D IV
B. A IV, B III, C II, D I
C. A I, B III, C II, D IV
D. A IV, B II, C III, D I
Answer : B
12. Plastids are found in
A. all animal cells.
B. some animal cells.
C. all plant cells.
D. all plant cells and euglenoides.
Answer : D
A. all animal cells.
B. some animal cells.
C. all plant cells.
D. all plant cells and euglenoides.
Answer : D
13. Who proposed the theory that Cells arise only from the pre-existing cells?
A. Mohl
B. Virchow
C. Haeckel
D. Brown
Answer : B
A. Mohl
B. Virchow
C. Haeckel
D. Brown
Answer : B
14. Active transport across biomembrane involves
A. production of ATP
B. requirement of energy
C. production of toxin
D. release of energy
Answer : B
A. production of ATP
B. requirement of energy
C. production of toxin
D. release of energy
Answer : B
15. Which of the following pair are correctly matched ?
(I) Amyloplasts Store proteins
(II) Mitochondrion Power house of the cell
(III) Stroma Chlorophyll pigment
(IV) Axoneme 9 + 2 array
A. (I) and (III) only
B. (II), (III) and (IV) only
C. (III) and (IV) only
D. (II) and (IV) only
Answer : D
(I) Amyloplasts Store proteins
(II) Mitochondrion Power house of the cell
(III) Stroma Chlorophyll pigment
(IV) Axoneme 9 + 2 array
A. (I) and (III) only
B. (II), (III) and (IV) only
C. (III) and (IV) only
D. (II) and (IV) only
Answer : D
16. An organalle devoid of membrane covering is
A. vacuole
B. ribosome
C. peroxisome
D. lysosome
Answer : B
A. vacuole
B. ribosome
C. peroxisome
D. lysosome
Answer : B
17. Which of the following statement is correct regarding vacuole?
A. It is membrane-bound and contains storage proteins and lipids.
B. It is membrane-bound and contains water and excretory substances. C. It lacks membrane and contains air.
D. It lacks membrane and contains water and excretory substances.
Answer : B
A. It is membrane-bound and contains storage proteins and lipids.
B. It is membrane-bound and contains water and excretory substances. C. It lacks membrane and contains air.
D. It lacks membrane and contains water and excretory substances.
Answer : B
18. Which one of the following combination is mismatched?
A. Glycocalyx May be capsule or slime layer
B. Pili Reproduction
C. Cell wall Protective, determines shape, prevents from bursting
D. Flagella, pili and fimbriae Surface structures of bacterial cell
Answer : B
A. Glycocalyx May be capsule or slime layer
B. Pili Reproduction
C. Cell wall Protective, determines shape, prevents from bursting
D. Flagella, pili and fimbriae Surface structures of bacterial cell
Answer : B
19. Axoneme with 9 + 2 microtubular arrangement occurs in
A. cilia
B. flagella
C. both (a) and (b)
D. centriole
Answer : C
A. cilia
B. flagella
C. both (a) and (b)
D. centriole
Answer : C
20. Microtubules, motor proteins, and actin filaments are all part of the
A. mechanism of photosynthesis that occurs in chloroplasts.
B. rough ER in prokaryotic cells.
C. cytoskeleton of eukaryotic cells.
D. process that moves small molecules across cell membranes.
Answer : C
A. mechanism of photosynthesis that occurs in chloroplasts.
B. rough ER in prokaryotic cells.
C. cytoskeleton of eukaryotic cells.
D. process that moves small molecules across cell membranes.
Answer : C
21. Function of RER is
A. autolysis
B. protein synthesis
C. lipid synthesis
D. carbohydrate synthesis
Answer : B
A. autolysis
B. protein synthesis
C. lipid synthesis
D. carbohydrate synthesis
Answer : B
22. In which of the following the cells are held together by a Ca-pectate layer?
A. Primary cell wall
B. Secondary cell wall
C. Middle lamella
D. Tertiary cell wall
Answer : C
A. Primary cell wall
B. Secondary cell wall
C. Middle lamella
D. Tertiary cell wall
Answer : C
23. Lysosomes contain
A. carbohydrates
B. hormones
C. nucleic acids
D. hydrolases.
Answer : D
A. carbohydrates
B. hormones
C. nucleic acids
D. hydrolases.
Answer : D
24. Which of the following statements are correct?
A. Na+/K+ pump is an example of active transport.
B. In plant cells lipid like steroidal hormones are synthesized in SER.
C. In plant cells, the vacuoles can occupy up to 10% of the volume of the cell.
D. Chlorophyll and leucoplast are responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis.
Answer : A
A. Na+/K+ pump is an example of active transport.
B. In plant cells lipid like steroidal hormones are synthesized in SER.
C. In plant cells, the vacuoles can occupy up to 10% of the volume of the cell.
D. Chlorophyll and leucoplast are responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis.
Answer : A
25. Which of the following statement is false?
A. The ribosomes of a polysome translate the mRNA into protein.
B. Mitochondria divide by fragmentation.
C. All cell arise from pre-existing cells.
D. The lipid component of the membrane mainly consists of phosphoglycerides.
Answer : B
A. The ribosomes of a polysome translate the mRNA into protein.
B. Mitochondria divide by fragmentation.
C. All cell arise from pre-existing cells.
D. The lipid component of the membrane mainly consists of phosphoglycerides.
Answer : B
26. The diagram given below represent a filuid mosaic model of plasma membrance. Match the components marked as A, B, C, D and E in the diagram below from the list (i) to (vii).
A. A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv), E - (v)
B. A - (ii), B - (i), C - (iii), D - (iv), E - (v)
C. A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv), E - (vi)
D. A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (vii), E - (v)
Answer : A
- Sugar
- Protein
- Lipid bilayer
- Integral protein
- Cytoplasm
- Cell wall
- External protein
A. A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv), E - (v)
B. A - (ii), B - (i), C - (iii), D - (iv), E - (v)
C. A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv), E - (vi)
D. A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (vii), E - (v)
Answer : A
27. Which one of the following organelle given below is correctly matched with its function ?
A. Golgi apparatus Protein synthesis
B. Golgi apparatus Formation of glycolipids
C. Rough endoplasmic reticulum Protein synthesis
D. Rough endoplasmic reticulum Formation of glycoproteins
Answer : C
A. Golgi apparatus Protein synthesis
B. Golgi apparatus Formation of glycolipids
C. Rough endoplasmic reticulum Protein synthesis
D. Rough endoplasmic reticulum Formation of glycoproteins
Answer : C
28. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A. Cristae The tubular structure formed by the folding of the inner membrane of the mitochondrion.
B. Plasmodesmata The membrane surrounding the vacuole in plants.
C. Grana Membrane bound discs in chloroplasts that contain chlorophylls and carotenoids.
D. Middle lamella Layer between adjacent cells walls in plants derived from cell plate.
Answer : B
A. Cristae The tubular structure formed by the folding of the inner membrane of the mitochondrion.
B. Plasmodesmata The membrane surrounding the vacuole in plants.
C. Grana Membrane bound discs in chloroplasts that contain chlorophylls and carotenoids.
D. Middle lamella Layer between adjacent cells walls in plants derived from cell plate.
Answer : B
29. Select the statements which are related to Schwann.
A. Only (i)
B. Only (iii)
C. (i) and (iii)
D. All of these
Answer : D
- He reported that cells have a thin outer layer which is today known as plasma membrane
- Cell wall is a unique character of the plant cell.
- Body of plants and animals are composed of cells and products of cells.
A. Only (i)
B. Only (iii)
C. (i) and (iii)
D. All of these
Answer : D
30. Plastids storing fat are called
A. Elaioplasts
B. Sphaerosomes
C. Aleuroplasts
D. Pyrenoids
Answer : A
A. Elaioplasts
B. Sphaerosomes
C. Aleuroplasts
D. Pyrenoids
Answer : A
31. The main organelle involved in modification and routing of newly synthesized proteins to their destinations is
A. chloroplast
B. mitochondria
C. lysosome
D. endoplasmic reticulum
Answer : D
A. chloroplast
B. mitochondria
C. lysosome
D. endoplasmic reticulum
Answer : D
32. The fluidity of membranes in a plant in cold weather may be maintained by
A. increasing the number of phospholipids with unsaturated hydrocarbon tails.
B. increasing the proportion of integral proteins.
C. increasing concentration of cholesterol in membrane.
D. increasing the number of phospholipids with saturated hydrocarbon tail.
Answer : A
A. increasing the number of phospholipids with unsaturated hydrocarbon tails.
B. increasing the proportion of integral proteins.
C. increasing concentration of cholesterol in membrane.
D. increasing the number of phospholipids with saturated hydrocarbon tail.
Answer : A
33. Identify the components labelled as A, B, C, D and E in the diagram given below from the list (i) to (viii).
A. A - (viii), B - (v), C - (vii), D - (iii), E - (iv)
B. A - (i), B - (iv), C - (vii), D - (vi), E - (iii)
C. A - (vi), B - (v), C - (iv), D - (vii), E - (i)
D. A - (v), B - (i), C - (iii), D - (ii), E - (iv)
Answer : A
- Cristae of mitochondria
- Inner membrane of mitochondria
- Cytoplasm
- Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
- Rough endoplasmic reticulum
- Mitochondrial matrix
- Ribosome
- Nucleus
A. A - (viii), B - (v), C - (vii), D - (iii), E - (iv)
B. A - (i), B - (iv), C - (vii), D - (vi), E - (iii)
C. A - (vi), B - (v), C - (iv), D - (vii), E - (i)
D. A - (v), B - (i), C - (iii), D - (ii), E - (iv)
Answer : A
34. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic flagella differ in the
A. type of movement and placement.
B. location and mode of functioning.
C. microtubular structure and function.
D. microtubular organization and type of movement.
Answer : D
A. type of movement and placement.
B. location and mode of functioning.
C. microtubular structure and function.
D. microtubular organization and type of movement.
Answer : D
35. The best material for study of structure of cell membrane is
A. RBC of human
B. RBC of frog
C. cheek cell of human
D. liver cell of rat
Answer : A
A. RBC of human
B. RBC of frog
C. cheek cell of human
D. liver cell of rat
Answer : A
36. Read the statements given below with regard to the functions performed by Golgi apparatus ?
Which of the following is the correct answer ?
A. (i) is wrong but (ii) and (iii) are correct
B. (ii) is wrong but (i) and (iii) are correct
C. (ii) and (iii) are wrong but (i) is correct
D. All are correct.
Answer : D
- Transport and chemically modify the materials contained within it.
- Performs the function of packaging materials.
- Important site of formation of glycoproteins and glycolipids.
Which of the following is the correct answer ?
A. (i) is wrong but (ii) and (iii) are correct
B. (ii) is wrong but (i) and (iii) are correct
C. (ii) and (iii) are wrong but (i) is correct
D. All are correct.
Answer : D
37. In the given figure of animal cell, one orginelle is marked as A. Select the correct identification and function of the organelle A from the given option.
A. Endoplasmic reticulum Synthesis of lipids.
B. Mitochondria Produce cellular energy in the form of ATP.
C. Golgi body Provides packaging material.
D. Lysosomes Secrete hydrolytic enzymes.
Answer : B
A. Endoplasmic reticulum Synthesis of lipids.
B. Mitochondria Produce cellular energy in the form of ATP.
C. Golgi body Provides packaging material.
D. Lysosomes Secrete hydrolytic enzymes.
Answer : B
38. Which of these is wrongly matched?
A. Chloroplasts Chlorophyll
B. Elaioplasts Starch
C. Chromoplasts Carotenoids
D. Amyloplasts Carbohydrates
Answer : B
A. Chloroplasts Chlorophyll
B. Elaioplasts Starch
C. Chromoplasts Carotenoids
D. Amyloplasts Carbohydrates
Answer : B
39. Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option.
A. A III; B IV; C II; D I
B. A IV; B III; C II; D I
C. A I; B II; C III; D IV
D. A IV; B III; C I ; D II
Answer : A
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Chromosome) | (Position of Centromere) |
| A. Metacentric | I. At the tip |
| B. Submetacentric | II. Almost near the tip |
| C. Acrocentric | III. At the middle |
| D. Telocentric | IV. Slightly away from the middle |
A. A III; B IV; C II; D I
B. A IV; B III; C II; D I
C. A I; B II; C III; D IV
D. A IV; B III; C I ; D II
Answer : A
40. Which of the following is not the function of cell wall?
A. Only (i)
B. Only (iv)
C. Only (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D. None of the above
Answer : D
- Provides shape to the cell.
- Protects the cell from mechanical damage and infection.
- Helps in cell to cell interaction.
- Provides barrier to undesirable macromolecules.
A. Only (i)
B. Only (iv)
C. Only (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D. None of the above
Answer : D
41. Choose the wrong statements regarding bacterial cell
A. (i) and (iii)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (ii) and (iii)
D. (i) and (iv)
Answer : C
- Glycocalyx is the outermost envelope in bacteria.
- The glycocalyx could be a loose sheath called capsule.
- The glycocalyx may be thick and tough called slime layer.
- A special structure formed by the plasma membrane is called mesosome.
- Small bristle like fibres sprouting out of the cell are called fimbriae.
A. (i) and (iii)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (ii) and (iii)
D. (i) and (iv)
Answer : C
42. Polysome is a chain of
A. oxysomes
B. sphaerosomes
C. ribosomes
D. dictyosomes
Answer : C
A. oxysomes
B. sphaerosomes
C. ribosomes
D. dictyosomes
Answer : C
43. Active transport differs from passive transport in that active transport
A. requires energy.
B. always requires input of ATP.
C. moves molecules against a concentration gradient.
D. both (a) and (c)
Answer : D
A. requires energy.
B. always requires input of ATP.
C. moves molecules against a concentration gradient.
D. both (a) and (c)
Answer : D
44. Golgi apparatus is absent in
A. higher plants
B. yeast
C. bacteria and blue-green algae
D. None of the above
Answer : C
A. higher plants
B. yeast
C. bacteria and blue-green algae
D. None of the above
Answer : C
45. The following diagram shows some of the missing structures in a plant cell marked as A, B, C, D E. Choose the option with their correct names.
A. A - Plasmodesmata, B - Rough endoplasmic reticulum, C - Golgi apparatus, D - Mitochondrion, E - Ribosomes
B. A - Desmosome, B - Rough endoplasmic reticulum, C - Golgi apparatus, D - Mitochondrion, E - Ribosomes
C. A - Plasmodesmata, B - Smooth endoplasmic reticulum, C - Golgi apparatus, D - Mitochondrion, E - Ribosomes
D. A - Tight junction, B - Rough endoplasmic reticulum, C - Golgi apparatus, D - Mitochondrion, E -Ribosomes
Answer : A
A. A - Plasmodesmata, B - Rough endoplasmic reticulum, C - Golgi apparatus, D - Mitochondrion, E - Ribosomes
B. A - Desmosome, B - Rough endoplasmic reticulum, C - Golgi apparatus, D - Mitochondrion, E - Ribosomes
C. A - Plasmodesmata, B - Smooth endoplasmic reticulum, C - Golgi apparatus, D - Mitochondrion, E - Ribosomes
D. A - Tight junction, B - Rough endoplasmic reticulum, C - Golgi apparatus, D - Mitochondrion, E -Ribosomes
Answer : A
46. Which of the following will determines the shape of the cells and provides a strong structural support to prevent the bacterium from bursting or collapsing?
A. Plasmids
B. Cell wall
C. Mesosome
D. Cell membrane
Answer : B
A. Plasmids
B. Cell wall
C. Mesosome
D. Cell membrane
Answer : B
47. 
Which function is carried out by the cell organelle 'X'?
A. helps control the movement of substance in and out of the cell
B. passes information from the parent cell to newly formed cell
C. maintains the proper shape of the cell and serves as a protective barrier
D. helps the cell to make food with the help of chlorophyll and sunlight
Answer : A
Which function is carried out by the cell organelle 'X'?
A. helps control the movement of substance in and out of the cell
B. passes information from the parent cell to newly formed cell
C. maintains the proper shape of the cell and serves as a protective barrier
D. helps the cell to make food with the help of chlorophyll and sunlight
Answer : A
48. Match column-I with column-II and select the correct option.
A. A - IV, B - V, C - I, D - II
B. A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III
C. A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III
D. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
Answer : A
| Column - I | Column - II |
|---|---|
| A. Golgi apparatus | I. Storage |
| B. Mitochondria | II. Photosynthesis |
| C. Vacuoles | III. Transport |
| D. Grana | IV. Secretion |
| .. | V. Respiration |
A. A - IV, B - V, C - I, D - II
B. A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III
C. A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III
D. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
Answer : A
49. Extension of plasma membrane in prokaryotic cell is
A. mesosome
B. haploid
C. ribosome
D. none of these
Answer : A
A. mesosome
B. haploid
C. ribosome
D. none of these
Answer : A
50. Satellite means
A. terminal part of the chromosome beyond secondary constriction.
B. terminal part of the chromosome beyond primary constriction.
C. terminal part of chromosome beyond tertiary constriction.
D. none of the above
Answer : A
A. terminal part of the chromosome beyond secondary constriction.
B. terminal part of the chromosome beyond primary constriction.
C. terminal part of chromosome beyond tertiary constriction.
D. none of the above
Answer : A
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