Membranous extensions in blue green algae are known as
phytochrome
chromatophore
mesosome
pneumatophore
Correct Answer :
B. chromatophore
In some prokaryotes like cyanobacteria or Blue-Green algae, there are other membranous extensions in the cytoplasm called chromatophores.
Related Questions
Which of the following lacks cell wall?
Gametes
Amoeba
Mycoplasma
All of these
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?
Bacteria
Protists
Fungi
Plants
What would happen if lysosomes get ruptured in a cell?
Cell dies
Cell shrinks
Cell swell up
Nothing would happen
Read the folowing statements and identify the correct option.
- Contractile vacuole takes part in osmoregulation and excretion.
- Food vacuole is formed by engulfing the food particles.
- The vacuole is bound by a double membrane called tonoplast.
- Vacuole can occupy upto 90 percent of the volume of the cell.
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iv)
(i), (ii) and (iv)
None of the above
Match the items given in column-I with their role given in column-II and choose the correct option.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| A. SER | I. Increase the surface area |
| B. Golgi apparatus | II. Store oils or fats |
| C. Cristae | III. Excretion |
| D. Peroxisome | IV. Photorespiration |
| E. Elaioplasts | V. Synthesis of lipid |
A V; B III; C I; D IV; E II
A V; B III: C II; D IV; E I
A II; B III; C I; D IV; E V
A III; B IV; C I; D V; E II
The best way to identify a cell as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic is to determine whether
it came from a single-celled or multicellular organism.
it has a nucleus.
it has a plasma membrane.
it has cytosol.
Axoneme with 9 + 2 microtubular arrangement occurs in
cilia
flagella
both (a) and (b)
centriole
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 Telocentric chromosome, B Acrocentric chromosome, C Submetacentric chromosome, D Metacentric chromosome
A Acrocentric chromosome, B Telocentric chromosome, C Metacentric chromosome, D Submetacentric chromosome
A Submetacentric chromosome, B Metacentric chromosome, C Telocentric chromosome, D Acrocentric chromosome
A Metacentric chromosome, B Submetacentric chromosome, C Acrocentric chromosome, D Telocentric chromosome.
pH of vacuolar cell sap is
neutral and isotonic.
alkaline and isotonic.
acidic and hypertonic.
equal to cytoplasm and isotonic.
In prokaryotes, chromatophores are
specialized granules responsible for colouration of cells
structures responsible for organizing the shape of the organism.
inclusion bodies lying free inside the cells for carrying out various metabolic activities.
internal membrane system which becomes extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria.
Cell sap is a
living content of cytoplasm.
nonliving content of cytoplasm.
nonliving content of vacuole.
living content of vacuole.
Difference between the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in having
cell wall
nuclear membrane
ribosome
none of these
Consider the following statements and choose the correct statement.
- The endomembrane system includes mitochondria, chloroplast and peroxisomes.
- Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the major site for synthesis of lipid.
- Rough endoplasmic reticulum is actively involved in protein synthesis.
- Mitochondrial matrix possesses single circular DNA, a few RNA and 80S ribosomes. Of the above statements.
(i) and (iii)
(ii) and (iv)
(iii) and (iv)
(ii) and (iii)
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic flagella differ in the
type of movement and placement.
location and mode of functioning.
microtubular structure and function.
microtubular organization and type of movement.
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 Plasma membrane, B Interdoublet bridge, C Central microtubule, D Radial spoke
A Plasma membrane, B Arm, C Central microtubule, D Radial spoke
A Plasma membrane, B Interdoublet bridge, C Hub, D Radial spoke
A Plasma membrane, B Interdoublet bridge, C Hub, D Arm
Which of the following statements are incorrect ?
- Plant cells have centrioles which are absent in almost all animal cells.
- Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis.
- The middle lamella is a layer mainly of calcium carbonate which holds the different neighbouring cells together.
- In animal cell, steroidal hormones are synthesized by smooth endoplasmic reticulum. Of the above statements
(i) and (iii)
(iii) and (iv)
(ii) and (iv)
(i) and (iv)
Who proposed the theory that Cells arise only from the pre-existing cells?
Mohl
Virchow
Haeckel
Brown
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, B and C
A and B
A
A and C
The best material for study of structure of cell membrane is
RBC of human
RBC of frog
cheek cell of human
liver cell of rat
Which of the following statements are correct?
Na+/K+ pump is an example of active transport.
In plant cells lipid like steroidal hormones are synthesized in SER.
In plant cells, the vacuoles can occupy up to 10% of the volume of the cell.
Chlorophyll and leucoplast are responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis.
Given below are some characters of a cell organelle identify the correct organelle which shows all the characters described above.
- It is a membrane bound space found in the cytoplasm.
- It is bound by a single membrane called tonoplast.
- It contains water, sap, excretory products and other materials not useful to the cell.
- It has higher concentration of sap than the cytoplasm.
Golgi apparatus
Lysosomes
Endoplasmic reticulum
Vacuoles
Select the correct match of the types of neuron present in column I with its location given in column II.
| Column I | Column 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 - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv)
A - (iii), B - (i), C - (ii), D - (iv)
A - (iii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (ii)
A - (i), B - (iv), C - (iii), D - (ii)
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.
Endoplasmic reticulum Synthesis of lipids.
Mitochondria Produce cellular energy in the form of ATP.
Golgi body Provides packaging material.
Lysosomes Secrete hydrolytic enzymes.
In which method of transport, plasma membrane does not require carrier molecule?
Active transport
Facilitated diffusion
Simple diffusion
Na+ K+ pump
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?
Plasmids
Cell wall
Mesosome
Cell membrane
Statement 1: Centrosomes and centrioles are related to each other.
Statement 2: Centrosome usually contains two cylindrical structures called centrioles.
Both statements -1 and statement - 2 are true and statement - 2 is the correct explanation of statement - 1.
Both statements -1 and statement - 2 are true but statement - 2 is not the correct explanation of statement - 1.
Statement -1 is true and statement - 2 is false.
Statement -1 is false and statement - 2 is true.
In which of the following the cells are held together by a Ca-pectate layer?
Primary cell wall
Secondary cell wall
Middle lamella
Tertiary cell wall
Both the membranes of mitochondrion are
structurally different but functionally similar.
structurally as well as functionally different.
structurally similar but functionally different.
structurally different but functionally similar.
_______________ is the important site of formation of glycoproteins and golycolipids.
SER
Lysosome
Golgi apparatus
Mitochondria
The cytoskeleton is a proteinaceous network of fibres in the cytoplasm. It is involved in
mechanical support.
motility.
maintenace of cell-shape.
all of the above