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The given figures show two types of cell. Which structures are common to both the cells?

A. Nucleus and cell wall

B. Nucleus and cytoplasm

C. Ribosomes and flagella

D. Ribosomes and cell wall

Correct Answer :

D. Ribosomes and cell wall


Cell 1 is a bacterial cell and cell 2 is a plant cell. Cell wall and ribosomes are present in both plant and bacterial cells. Nucleus is not present in the bacterial cells.

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Which one of the following structures between two adjacent cells is an effective transport pathway?

A. Plasmodesmata

B. Plastoquinones

C. Endoplasmic reticulum

D. Plasmalemma

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Match column-I with column-II and select the correct option.
Column - IColumn - II
A. RERI. Intracellular and extracellular digestion
B. Cell wallII. Provide structural support to the cell
C. FlagellaIII. Protein synthesis and secretion
D. LysosomesIV Responsible for cell movement

A. A III, B II, C IV, D I

B. A II, B III, C IV, D I

C. A I, B III, C II, D IV

D. A IV, B II, C III, D I

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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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Which of these is wrongly matched?

A. Chloroplasts Chlorophyll

B. Elaioplasts Starch

C. Chromoplasts Carotenoids

D. Amyloplasts Carbohydrates

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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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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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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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The cell theory was given in year 1839 by Schleiden and Schwann. According to this theory all organisms are composed of cell and cells are the basic unit of life.
How did this theory help in the field of science?

A. It helped to study the working of cells.

B. It helped in curing diseases caused by cell.

C. It helped in restating the earlier theories on cell.

D. It helped in introducing the use of microscopes to study cell.

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What would happen if lysosomes get ruptured in a cell?

A. Cell dies

B. Cell shrinks

C. Cell swell up

D. Nothing would happen

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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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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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Polysome is a chain of

A. oxysomes

B. sphaerosomes

C. ribosomes

D. dictyosomes

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Match column-I (cell organelle) with column-II membrane and select the correct option from the codes given below.
Column-IColumn-II
A. MitochondriaI. Without membrane
B. LysosomesII. Single membrane
C. RibosomesIII. Double membrane

A. A - I, B - II, C - III

B. A - III, B - I, C - II

C. A - III, B - II, C - I

D. A - II, B - III, C - I

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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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Identify the components labelled as A, B, C, D and E in the diagram given below from the list (i) to (viii).

  1. Cristae of mitochondria
  2. Inner membrane of mitochondria
  3. Cytoplasm
  4. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
  5. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
  6. Mitochondrial matrix
  7. Ribosome
  8. Nucleus

A. A - (viii), B - (v), C - (vii), D - (iii), E - (iv)

B. A - (i), B - (iv), C - (vii), D - (vi), E - (iii)

C. A - (vi), B - (v), C - (iv), D - (vii), E - (i)

D. A - (v), B - (i), C - (iii), D - (ii), E - (iv)

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The cytoskeleton is a proteinaceous network of fibres in the cytoplasm. It is involved in

A. mechanical support.

B. motility.

C. maintenace of cell-shape.

D. all of the above

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Match the items given in column-I with their role given in column-II and choose the correct option.
Column-IColumn-II
A. SERI. Increase the surface area
B. Golgi apparatusII. Store oils or fats
C. CristaeIII. Excretion
D. PeroxisomeIV. Photorespiration
E. ElaioplastsV. Synthesis of lipid

A. A V; B III; C I; D IV; E II

B. A V; B III: C II; D IV; E I

C. A II; B III; C I; D IV; E V

D. A III; B IV; C I; D V; E II

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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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Centrioles and centrosomes occur in the cells of

A. green plants

B. animals

C. bacteria and cyanobacteria

D. both (b) and (c)

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The following diagram shows some of the missing structures in a plant cell marked as A, B, C, D E. Choose the option with their correct names.

A. A - Plasmodesmata, B - Rough endoplasmic reticulum, C - Golgi apparatus, D - Mitochondrion, E - Ribosomes

B. A - Desmosome, B - Rough endoplasmic reticulum, C - Golgi apparatus, D - Mitochondrion, E - Ribosomes

C. A - Plasmodesmata, B - Smooth endoplasmic reticulum, C - Golgi apparatus, D - Mitochondrion, E - Ribosomes

D. A - Tight junction, B - Rough endoplasmic reticulum, C - Golgi apparatus, D - Mitochondrion, E -Ribosomes

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Microtubules are absent in

A. mitochondria

B. centriole

C. flagella

D. spindle fibres

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Protein synthesis in an animal cell occurs

A. on ribosomes present in cytoplasm as well as in mitochondria.

B. on ribosomes present in the nucleolus as well as in cytoplasm.

C. only on ribosomes attached to the nuclears envelope and endoplasmic reticulum.

D. only on the ribosomes present in cytosol.

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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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Extension of plasma membrane in prokaryotic cell is

A. mesosome

B. haploid

C. ribosome

D. none of these