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Identify the components labelled A, B, C and D in the given section of cilia/flagella showing different parts. Choose the option which shows the correct labelling of parts.

A. A Plasma membrane, B Interdoublet bridge, C Central microtubule, D Radial spoke

B. A Plasma membrane, B Arm, C Central microtubule, D Radial spoke

C. A Plasma membrane, B Interdoublet bridge, C Hub, D Radial spoke

D. A Plasma membrane, B Interdoublet bridge, C Hub, D Arm

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A. A Plasma membrane, B Interdoublet bridge, C Central microtubule, D Radial spoke


In the given figure of cilia/flagella, the marked part as A, B, C and D are respectively plasma membrane, interdoublet bridge, central microtubule, and radial spoke.

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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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Integral proteins of cell membrane occur on/in

A. inner surfaces

B. outer surfaces

C. phospholipid matrix

D. inner and outer surfaces

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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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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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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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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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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 is absent in prokaryotes?

A. DNA

B. RNA

C. Plasma membrane

D. Mitochondria

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Identify the components labelled A, B, C and D in the given section of cilia/flagella showing different parts. Choose the option which shows the correct labelling of parts.

A. A Plasma membrane, B Interdoublet bridge, C Central microtubule, D Radial spoke

B. A Plasma membrane, B Arm, C Central microtubule, D Radial spoke

C. A Plasma membrane, B Interdoublet bridge, C Hub, D Radial spoke

D. A Plasma membrane, B Interdoublet bridge, C Hub, D Arm

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Which of these is wrongly matched?

A. Chloroplasts Chlorophyll

B. Elaioplasts Starch

C. Chromoplasts Carotenoids

D. Amyloplasts Carbohydrates

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A component of cytoskeleton is

A. microtubule

B. bone

C. chitin

D. cartilage.

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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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Polysome is a chain of

A. oxysomes

B. sphaerosomes

C. ribosomes

D. dictyosomes

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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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Consider the following statements and choose the correct statement.
  1. The endomembrane system includes mitochondria, chloroplast and peroxisomes.
  2. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the major site for synthesis of lipid.
  3. Rough endoplasmic reticulum is actively involved in protein synthesis.
  4. Mitochondrial matrix possesses single circular DNA, a few RNA and 80S ribosomes. Of the above statements.

A. (i) and (iii)

B. (ii) and (iv)

C. (iii) and (iv)

D. (ii) and (iii)

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Which of the following option correctly match A, B, C, and D indicated in the given sectional view of chloroplasts.

A. A - Thylakoid, B-Stromal lamella, C - Stroma, D - Granum

B. A - Granum, B - Thylakoid, C - Stromal lamella, D - Stroma

C. A - Thylakoid, B - Granum, C - Stromal lamella, D - Stroma

D. A - Granum, B - Thylakoid, C - Stroma, D - Stromal lamella

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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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Microtubules are absent in

A. mitochondria

B. centriole

C. flagella

D. spindle fibres

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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.

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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 lipid component of the membrane mainly consists of __________.

A. polysaccharides

B. phosphoglyceride

C. monosaccharaides

D. both (a) and (c)

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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

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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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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 of the following statements is/are correct ?
  1. The endomembrane system includes plasma membrane, ER, Golgi complex, lysosomes and vacuoles.
  2. ER helps in the transport of substances, synthesis of proteins, lipoproteins and glycogen.
  3. Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis.
  4. Mitochondria help in oxidative phosphorylation and generation of ATP.

A. (ii), (iii) & (iv)

B. (i) only

C. (ii) only

D. (iii) only

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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.