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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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D. all plant cells and euglenoides.


Plastids are found in all plant cells and in euglenoides.

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Function of RER is

A. autolysis

B. protein synthesis

C. lipid synthesis

D. carbohydrate synthesis

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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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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 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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Active transport differs from passive transport in that active transport

A. requires energy.

B. always requires input of ATP.

C. moves molecules against a concentration gradient.

D. both (a) and (c)

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Given below are some characters of a cell organelle identify the correct organelle which shows all the characters described above.
  1. It is a membrane bound space found in the cytoplasm.
  2. It is bound by a single membrane called tonoplast.
  3. It contains water, sap, excretory products and other materials not useful to the cell.
  4. It has higher concentration of sap than the cytoplasm.

A. Golgi apparatus

B. Lysosomes

C. Endoplasmic reticulum

D. Vacuoles

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Satellite means

A. terminal part of the chromosome beyond secondary constriction.

B. terminal part of the chromosome beyond primary constriction.

C. terminal part of chromosome beyond tertiary constriction.

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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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 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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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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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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Active transport across biomembrane involves

A. production of ATP

B. requirement of energy

C. production of toxin

D. release of energy

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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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Golgi apparatus is concerned with

A. excretion

B. secretion

C. ATP synthesis

D. RNA synthesis

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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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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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Chromosomes having equal or almost equal arms are called

A. metacentric

B. acrocentric

C. polycentric

D. acentric.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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9.A student was given cell samples (A and B) to identify parts which are highlighted. He observed the samples under the microscope and list down the function of the part of cell sample. The information collected by the student is listed in the table below, on the basis of which the student infers that the samples contain the organelles.
Sample ASample B
Make energy available for cellular metabolismGenerates ATP and synthes izes s ugar
Absent in cell that carry oxygen throughout the bodyPresent in plant cell
Called the energy currency of cellSource o f all the food energy

Explain why the samples were belonged to eukaryotic cell and not prokaryotic cell? Because,

A. eukaryotic cell have membrane bound organelles.

B. eukaryotic cell have non - membrane bound organelles.

C. eukaryotic cell are smaller and multiply more rapidly than prokaryotic cells.

D. eukaryotic cell are larger and multiply more rapidly than prokaryotic cells.

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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 lacks cell wall?

A. Gametes

B. Amoeba

C. Mycoplasma

D. All of these

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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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In which method of transport, plasma membrane does not require carrier molecule?

A. Active transport

B. Facilitated diffusion

C. Simple diffusion

D. Na+ K+ pump

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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.