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
Correct Answer :
A. RBC of human
RBC (red blood cell) of the human is the best material for the study of structure of cell membrane. Chemical studies on the RBC cell membrane enabled the scientists to infer the possible structure of plasma membrane. The plasma membrane of the RBC consists of a complex, well-ordered group of lipids and proteins stretched over the outer surface of the cell in the form of a lipid bilayer punctuated by penetrating or attached proteins. This membrane has numerous properties that arise in part from specialized interactions between specific membrane proteins or lipids, or both.
Related Questions
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?
Proteins in cell membranes can travel within the lipid bilayer.
Proteins can also undergo flip-flop movements in the lipid bilayer.
Proteins can remain confined within certain domains of the membrane.
Many proteins remain completely embedded within the lipid bilayer.
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.
Nucleolus is
rounded structure found in cytoplasm near nucleus.
rounded structure inside nucleus and having rRNA.
rod-shaped structure in cytoplasm near the nucleus.
none of the above.
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.
Which of the following terms is not correctly matched with its feature?
Osmosis Movement of water by diffusion.
Nucleoplasm Site of active synthesis of ribosomal RNA.
Mesosome Infolding of cell membrane and characteristics of eukaryotes.
Pili Elongated tubular surface structures (made of special protein) of bacteria.
Difference between the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in having
cell wall
nuclear membrane
ribosome
none of these
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?
Cytosol
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Golgi bodies
Identify the cell organelle given below. Which is an important site of formation of glyeoproteins & glycolipids
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi body
mitochondria
Which of the following is incorrect ?
Mycoplasma is the smallest cell (0.3 �).
Bacteria are 3 to 5 �m in size.
The largest cell is the egg of an ostrich.
Nerve cells are some of the smallest cells.
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
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.
Part (D): Outer membrane Gives rise to inner membrane by splitting.
Part (B): Inner membrane Forms infoldings called cristae.
Part (C): Cristae Possess single circular DNA molecule and ribosomes.
Part (A): Matrix Major site for respiratory chain enzymes.
Lysosomes contain
carbohydrates
hormones
nucleic acids
hydrolases.
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
(I) and (III) only
(II), (III) and (IV) only
(III) and (IV) only
(II) and (IV) only
Which function is carried out by the cell organelle 'X'?
helps control the movement of substance in and out of the cell
passes information from the parent cell to newly formed cell
maintains the proper shape of the cell and serves as a protective barrier
helps the cell to make food with the help of chlorophyll and sunlight
Which of the following statement of a bacterial cell is/are correct?
- Mesosome is formed by the extensions of plasma membrane into the cell.
- The pili are elongated tubular structures made up of a protein.
- Flagellum is composed of filament, hook and basal body.
- Ribosomes are about 30 nm by 50 nm in size.
(i), (ii), (iii)
All of the above
(ii) & (iv)
None of the above
Who proposed the theory that Cells arise only from the pre-existing cells?
Mohl
Virchow
Haeckel
Brown
The main organelle involved in modification and routing of newly synthesized proteins to their destinations is
chloroplast
mitochondria
lysosome
endoplasmic reticulum
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
The lipid component of the membrane mainly consists of __________.
polysaccharides
phosphoglyceride
monosaccharaides
both (a) and (c)
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
Read the statements given below with regard to the functions performed by Golgi apparatus ?
- Transport and chemically modify the materials contained within it.
- Performs the function of packaging materials.
- Important site of formation of glycoproteins and glycolipids.
Which of the following is the correct answer ?
(i) is wrong but (ii) and (iii) are correct
(ii) is wrong but (i) and (iii) are correct
(ii) and (iii) are wrong but (i) is correct
All are correct.
Which of the following is not the function of cell wall?
- Provides shape to the cell.
- Protects the cell from mechanical damage and infection.
- Helps in cell to cell interaction.
- Provides barrier to undesirable macromolecules.
Only (i)
Only (iv)
Only (ii), (iii) and (iv)
None of the above
Which of the following cell organelles were discovered after the introduction of electron microscope?
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
Ribosomes
Both (b) and (c)
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Cristae The tubular structure formed by the folding of the inner membrane of the mitochondrion.
Plasmodesmata The membrane surrounding the vacuole in plants.
Grana Membrane bound discs in chloroplasts that contain chlorophylls and carotenoids.
Middle lamella Layer between adjacent cells walls in plants derived from cell plate.
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.
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
The given figures show two types of cell. Which structures are common to both the cells?
Nucleus and cell wall
Nucleus and cytoplasm
Ribosomes and flagella
Ribosomes and cell wall
Polysome is a chain of
oxysomes
sphaerosomes
ribosomes
dictyosomes
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
Study the following statements on cilium or flagellum and answer the question.
- Cilium / Flagellum contains an outer ring of nine doublet microtubules surrounding two singlet microtubules.
- Cilia are smaller which work like oars, causing the movement of either the cells or surrounding fluid.
- Flagella are comparatively longer and responsible for cell movement.
- Cilium and flagellum are covered with plasma membrane.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(i) and (ii)
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(i) and (iv)
(ii) and (iii)