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Centrifugation of a cell results in the rupture of the cell membrane and the contents compacting into a pellets in the bottom of the centrifuge tube. Bathing this pellet with a glucose solution yields metabolic activity including the production of ATP. One of the contents of this pellet is most likely which of the following?

A. Cytosol

B. Mitochondria

C. Lysosomes

D. Golgi bodies

Correct Answer :

B. Mitochondria


The pellet is undergoing cellular respiration, a function that occurs in the mitochondria. You can also assume that the single membrane of the cell itself is ruptured, other single membrane-bound organelles would be ruptured as well.

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Match column-I (cell organelle) with column-II membrane and select the correct option from the codes given below.
Column-IColumn-II
A. MitochondriaI. Without membrane
B. LysosomesII. Single membrane
C. RibosomesIII. Double membrane

A. A - I, B - II, C - III

B. A - III, B - I, C - II

C. A - III, B - II, C - I

D. A - II, B - III, C - I

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Match column-I with column-II and select the correct option.
Column - IColumn - II
A. Golgi apparatusI. Storage
B. MitochondriaII. Photosynthesis
C. VacuolesIII. Transport
D. GranaIV. 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

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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).

  1. Sugar
  2. Protein
  3. Lipid bilayer
  4. Integral protein
  5. Cytoplasm
  6. Cell wall
  7. 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)

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The best way to identify a cell as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic is to determine whether

A. it came from a single-celled or multicellular organism.

B. it has a nucleus.

C. it has a plasma membrane.

D. it has cytosol.

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Select the statements which are related to Schwann.
  1. He reported that cells have a thin outer layer which is today known as plasma membrane
  2. Cell wall is a unique character of the plant cell.
  3. 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

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Cell sap is a

A. living content of cytoplasm.

B. nonliving content of cytoplasm.

C. nonliving content of vacuole.

D. living content of vacuole.

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Plastids are found in

A. all animal cells.

B. some animal cells.

C. all plant cells.

D. all plant cells and euglenoides.

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Match column-I with column-II and select the correct option.
Column - IColumn - II
A. RERI. Intracellular and extracellular digestion
B. Cell wallII. Provide structural support to the cell
C. FlagellaIII. Protein synthesis and secretion
D. LysosomesIV Responsible for cell movement

A. A III, B II, C IV, D I

B. A II, B III, C IV, D I

C. A I, B III, C II, D IV

D. A IV, B II, C III, D I

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Which of the following cell organelles were discovered after the introduction of electron microscope?

A. Mitochondria

B. Endoplasmic reticulum

C. Ribosomes

D. Both (b) and (c)

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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

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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

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Select the correct match of the types of neuron present in column I with its location given in column II.
Column IColumn II
A. Centrioles(i) Non-membrane bound organelle which helps in cell division
B. Fimbriae(ii) Special structure of bacteria which help them to attach with rocks in stream and also to host tissue
C. Endomembrane(iii) Includes those organelles system whose functions are coordinated
D. Mitochondria(iv) Divide by fission and site of aerobic respiration

A. A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv)

B. A - (iii), B - (i), C - (ii), D - (iv)

C. A - (iii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (ii)

D. A - (i), B - (iv), C - (iii), D - (ii)

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Which of the following is incorrect ?

A. Mycoplasma is the smallest cell (0.3 �).

B. Bacteria are 3 to 5 �m in size.

C. The largest cell is the egg of an ostrich.

D. Nerve cells are some of the smallest cells.

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Which of the following pair lack the unit membrane?

A. Nucleus and E.R.

B. Mitochondria and chloroplast

C. Ribosome and nucleolus

D. Golgi body and lysosome

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The cell theory was given in year 1839 by Schleiden and Schwann. According to this theory all organisms are composed of cell and cells are the basic unit of life.
How did this theory help in the field of science?

A. It helped to study the working of cells.

B. It helped in curing diseases caused by cell.

C. It helped in restating the earlier theories on cell.

D. It helped in introducing the use of microscopes to study cell.

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An organalle devoid of membrane covering is

A. vacuole

B. ribosome

C. peroxisome

D. lysosome

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A student placed two cells in the same solution in two different containers. The observation was given in the table.
ContainerObservation
1Cell burst
2Cell does not change its shape

Which structure maintains the shape of the cell present in container 2 and provides the most significant difference between the two cells?

A. Nucleus

B. Cell wall

C. Chloroplast

D. Cell membrane

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Choose the wrong statements regarding bacterial cell
  1. Glycocalyx is the outermost envelope in bacteria.
  2. The glycocalyx could be a loose sheath called capsule.
  3. The glycocalyx may be thick and tough called slime layer.
  4. A special structure formed by the plasma membrane is called mesosome.
  5. 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)

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Function of contractile vacuole in Amoeba is

A. excretion and osmoregulation.

B. digestion and respiration.

C. osmoregulation and transportation.

D. none of the above.

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Match the items given in column-I with their role given in column-II and choose the correct option.
Column-IColumn-II
A. SERI. Increase the surface area
B. Golgi apparatusII. Store oils or fats
C. CristaeIII. Excretion
D. PeroxisomeIV. Photorespiration
E. ElaioplastsV. Synthesis of lipid

A. A V; B III; C I; D IV; E II

B. A V; B III: C II; D IV; E I

C. A II; B III; C I; D IV; E V

D. A III; B IV; C I; D V; E II

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You are asked to examine a cell using a powerful light microscope. The image you see has a clearly defined nucleus and mitochondria. It also has a large central vacuole and chloroplasts. From what group of organisms did this cell most likely come?

A. Bacteria

B. Protists

C. Fungi

D. Plants

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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.

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Match column-I and column-II and select the correct answer
Column-IColumn-II
A. Bacteria without wallsI. Lysosome
B. Small circular DNAII. Mycoplasma cells
C. Flattened sacs inIII. Thylakoid a chloroplast
D. A vesicle in whichIV. Plasmid hydrolytic enzymes are stored

A. A III; B IV; C II; D I

B. A II; B IV; C III; D I

C. A I; B II; C III; D IV

D. A IV; B III; C I ; D II

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The figure below shows the structure of a mitochondrion with its four parts labelled (A), (B), (C) and (D).

Select the part correctly matched with its function.

A. Part (D): Outer membrane Gives rise to inner membrane by splitting.

B. Part (B): Inner membrane Forms infoldings called cristae.

C. Part (C): Cristae Possess single circular DNA molecule and ribosomes.

D. Part (A): Matrix Major site for respiratory chain enzymes.

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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.

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pH of vacuolar cell sap is

A. neutral and isotonic.

B. alkaline and isotonic.

C. acidic and hypertonic.

D. equal to cytoplasm and isotonic.

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_______________ is the important site of formation of glycoproteins and golycolipids.

A. SER

B. Lysosome

C. Golgi apparatus

D. Mitochondria

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Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option.
Column-IColumn-II
A. TonoplastI. Contain digestive enzyme
B. Contractile vacuoleII. Store metabolic gases
C. Food vacuoleIII. Excretion
D. Air vacuoleIV. Transport of ions in plants

A. A IV; B III; C I; D II

B. A II; B III; C IV; D I

C. A IV; B II; C III; D I

D. A I; B III; C II; D IV

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Which of the following statements are incorrect ?
  1. Plant cells have centrioles which are absent in almost all animal cells.
  2. Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis.
  3. The middle lamella is a layer mainly of calcium carbonate which holds the different neighbouring cells together.
  4. In animal cell, steroidal hormones are synthesized by smooth endoplasmic reticulum. Of the above statements

A. (i) and (iii)

B. (iii) and (iv)

C. (ii) and (iv)

D. (i) and (iv)

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Select the incorrect statement about prokaryotic ribosomes.

A. 50S and 30S subunits unite to form 70S ribosomes.

B. Polysome/polyribosome consists of many ribosomes only.

C. Ribosome is the site of protein synthesis.

D. Polysome indicate the synthesis of identical poolypeptide in multiple copies.