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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)

Correct Answer :

C. (ii) and (iii)


In bacteria, a sticky, gelatinous material called glycocalyx collects outside the cell wall to form an additional surface layer. Glycocalyx covering of the bacterial cell may be loose, thin sheath or thick and tough coat. Loose glycocalyx covering is termed slime layer while tough and thick type is known as capsule.

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Both the membranes of mitochondrion are

A. structurally different but functionally similar.

B. structurally as well as functionally different.

C. structurally similar but functionally different.

D. structurally different but functionally similar.

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Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option.
Column-IColumn-II
(Chromosome)(Position of Centromere)
A. MetacentricI. At the tip
B. SubmetacentricII. Almost near the tip
C. AcrocentricIII. At the middle
D. TelocentricIV. 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

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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.

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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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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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Which one of the following is not considered as part of the endomembrane system?

A. Golgi complex

B. Peroxisome

C. Vacuole

D. Lysosome

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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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Lysosomes contain

A. carbohydrates

B. hormones

C. nucleic acids

D. hydrolases.

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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 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).

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Golgi apparatus is absent in

A. higher plants

B. yeast

C. bacteria and blue-green algae

D. None of the above

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Which of the following pair are correctly matched.
A. Microtubules Structural components of cilia
B. Centrioles Store hydrolytic enzymes
C. Amyloplasts Store oil protein and starch in plants

A. A, B and C

B. A and B

C. A

D. A and C

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Extension of plasma membrane in prokaryotic cell is

A. mesosome

B. haploid

C. ribosome

D. none of these

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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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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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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

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Match column-I (scientists) with column-II (discovery) and select the correct option.
Column-IColumn-II
A. LeeuwenhoekI. First saw and described a living cell
B. Robert BrownII. Presence of cell wall is unique to plant cells
C. SchleidenIII. Discovered the nucleus
D. SchwannIV. All plants are composed of different kind of cells

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following is not the function of cell wall?
  1. Provides shape to the cell.
  2. Protects the cell from mechanical damage and infection.
  3. Helps in cell to cell interaction.
  4. Provides barrier to undesirable macromolecules.

A. Only (i)

B. Only (iv)

C. Only (ii), (iii) and (iv)

D. None of the above

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Which of the following statement of a bacterial cell is/are correct?
  1. Mesosome is formed by the extensions of plasma membrane into the cell.
  2. The pili are elongated tubular structures made up of a protein.
  3. Flagellum is composed of filament, hook and basal body.
  4. Ribosomes are about 30 nm by 50 nm in size.

A. (i), (ii), (iii)

B. All of the above

C. (ii) & (iv)

D. None of the above

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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.

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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

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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

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Identify the components labelled as A, B, C, D and E in the diagram given below from the list (i) to (viii).

  1. Cristae of mitochondria
  2. Inner membrane of mitochondria
  3. Cytoplasm
  4. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
  5. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
  6. Mitochondrial matrix
  7. Ribosome
  8. 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)

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A component of cytoskeleton is

A. microtubule

B. bone

C. chitin

D. cartilage.