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.
Correct Answer :
A. Na+/K+ pump is an example of active transport.
In animal cells lipid like steroidal hormones are synthesized in SER. In plant cells, the vacuoles can occupy up to 90% of the volume of the cell. Chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments are responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis.
Related Questions
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
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)
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.
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 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
The membrane of the erythrocytes has approximately ___% of proteins and ___% lipids.
42, 50
52, 40
50, 50
60, 40
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
A component of cytoskeleton is
microtubule
bone
chitin
cartilage.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
Which of the following statements are correct ?
- In prokaryotic cells, a special membranous structure formed by the extension of the plasma membrane into the cell is known as polysome.
- The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the major site for synthesis of glycoproteins.
- RuBisCO is the most abundant protein in the whole biosphere.
- Mitochondria, chloroplasts and peroxisomes are not considered as part of endomembrane system. Of the above statements
(iii) and (iv)
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)
(i) and (iv)
Which one of the following is not considered as part of the endomembrane system?
Golgi complex
Peroxisome
Vacuole
Lysosome
Satellite means
terminal part of the chromosome beyond secondary constriction.
terminal part of the chromosome beyond primary constriction.
terminal part of chromosome beyond tertiary constriction.
none of the above
Who proposed the theory that Cells arise only from the pre-existing cells?
Mohl
Virchow
Haeckel
Brown
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)
Difference between the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in having
cell wall
nuclear membrane
ribosome
none of these
Plastids storing fat are called
Elaioplasts
Sphaerosomes
Aleuroplasts
Pyrenoids
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.
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
- The endomembrane system includes plasma membrane, ER, Golgi complex, lysosomes and vacuoles.
- ER helps in the transport of substances, synthesis of proteins, lipoproteins and glycogen.
- Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis.
- Mitochondria help in oxidative phosphorylation and generation of ATP.
(ii), (iii) & (iv)
(i) only
(ii) only
(iii) only
Match column-I with column-II and select the correct option.
| Column - I | Column - II |
|---|---|
| A. RER | I. Intracellular and extracellular digestion |
| B. Cell wall | II. Provide structural support to the cell |
| C. Flagella | III. Protein synthesis and secretion |
| D. Lysosomes | IV Responsible for cell movement |
A III, B II, C IV, D I
A II, B III, C IV, D I
A I, B III, C II, D IV
A IV, B II, C III, D I
Which of the following option correctly match A, B, C, and D indicated in the given sectional view of chloroplasts.
A - Thylakoid, B-Stromal lamella, C - Stroma, D - Granum
A - Granum, B - Thylakoid, C - Stromal lamella, D - Stroma
A - Thylakoid, B - Granum, C - Stromal lamella, D - Stroma
A - Granum, B - Thylakoid, C - Stroma, D - Stromal lamella
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
Most of water, in mature plant cells occurs in
nucleus
cell wall
vacuoles
cytoplasm
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
Lysosomes contain
carbohydrates
hormones
nucleic acids
hydrolases.
Select the incorrect statement about prokaryotic ribosomes.
50S and 30S subunits unite to form 70S ribosomes.
Polysome/polyribosome consists of many ribosomes only.
Ribosome is the site of protein synthesis.
Polysome indicate the synthesis of identical poolypeptide in multiple copies.