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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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C. bacteria and blue-green algae


Bacteria and blue green algae are unicellular organisms which are devoid of membrane bound nucleus and organelles. Golgi apparatus is membrane bound organelle absent in prokaryotes.

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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.

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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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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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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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Most of water, in mature plant cells occurs in

A. nucleus

B. cell wall

C. vacuoles

D. cytoplasm

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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.

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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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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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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.

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Difference between the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in having

A. cell wall

B. nuclear membrane

C. ribosome

D. none of these

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Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
  1. The shape of the cells may vary with the function they perform.
  2. Human RBC is about 7.0 ??m in diameter.
  3. Cytoplasm is the main area of cellular activities.
  4. Various chemical reactions occur in cytoplasm to keep the cell in the living state.

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

B. Only (i) and (ii)

C. Only (iv)

D. None of the above

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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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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 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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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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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 following diagram represents a structure chromosome.
Identify the structures marked as A, B and C.

A. A - Satellite, B - Primary constriction, C - Acrocentric

B. A - Satellite, B - Secondary constriction, C - Metacentric

C. A - Satellite, B - Centromere, C - Telocentric

D. A - Satellite, B - Centromere, C - Submetacentric

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Which of the following organelles is directly connected to the outer membrane of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

A. Mitochondrion

B. Lysosome

C. Golgi apparatus

D. Endoplasmic reticulum

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Lysosomes contain

A. carbohydrates

B. hormones

C. nucleic acids

D. hydrolases.

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The given diagram shows the types of chromosomes (labelled as A, B, C & D) based on the position of centromere.
Which one is the correct option for the labelled chromosomes. A, B, C and D ?

A. A Telocentric chromosome, B Acrocentric chromosome, C Submetacentric chromosome, D Metacentric chromosome

B. A Acrocentric chromosome, B Telocentric chromosome, C Metacentric chromosome, D Submetacentric chromosome

C. A Submetacentric chromosome, B Metacentric chromosome, C Telocentric chromosome, D Acrocentric chromosome

D. A Metacentric chromosome, B Submetacentric chromosome, C Acrocentric chromosome, D Telocentric chromosome.

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Which cellular structure helps in transferring genetic information from one generation to another?

A. W

B. X

C. Y

D. Z

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The lipid component of the membrane mainly consists of __________.

A. polysaccharides

B. phosphoglyceride

C. monosaccharaides

D. both (a) and (c)

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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 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

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Read the statements given below with regard to the functions performed by Golgi apparatus ?
  1. Transport and chemically modify the materials contained within it.
  2. Performs the function of packaging materials.
  3. 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.

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Choose the incorrect match.

A. Nucleus RNA

B. Lysosome Protein synthesis

C. Mitochondria Respiration

D. Cytoskeleton Microtubules

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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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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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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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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)