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Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
  1. The shape of the cells may vary with the function they perform.
  2. Human RBC is about 7.0 ??m in diameter.
  3. Cytoplasm is the main area of cellular activities.
  4. Various chemical reactions occur in cytoplasm to keep the cell in the living state.

A. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

B. Only (i) and (ii)

C. Only (iv)

D. None of the above

Correct Answer :

A. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)


All the statements are correct.

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Choose the incorrect match.

A. Nucleus RNA

B. Lysosome Protein synthesis

C. Mitochondria Respiration

D. Cytoskeleton Microtubules

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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.

A. Part (D): Outer membrane Gives rise to inner membrane by splitting.

B. Part (B): Inner membrane Forms infoldings called cristae.

C. Part (C): Cristae Possess single circular DNA molecule and ribosomes.

D. Part (A): Matrix Major site for respiratory chain enzymes.

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Study the following statements on cilium or flagellum and answer the question.
  1. Cilium / Flagellum contains an outer ring of nine doublet microtubules surrounding two singlet microtubules.
  2. Cilia are smaller which work like oars, causing the movement of either the cells or surrounding fluid.
  3. Flagella are comparatively longer and responsible for cell movement.
  4. Cilium and flagellum are covered with plasma membrane.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A. (i) and (ii)

B. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

C. (i) and (iv)

D. (ii) and (iii)

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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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Which of the following statements are correct?

A. Na+/K+ pump is an example of active transport.

B. In plant cells lipid like steroidal hormones are synthesized in SER.

C. In plant cells, the vacuoles can occupy up to 10% of the volume of the cell.

D. Chlorophyll and leucoplast are responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis.

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Which of the following cell organelles were discovered after the introduction of electron microscope?

A. Mitochondria

B. Endoplasmic reticulum

C. Ribosomes

D. Both (b) and (c)

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The main organelle involved in modification and routing of newly synthesized proteins to their destinations is

A. chloroplast

B. mitochondria

C. lysosome

D. endoplasmic reticulum

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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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The lipid component of the membrane mainly consists of __________.

A. polysaccharides

B. phosphoglyceride

C. monosaccharaides

D. both (a) and (c)

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Function of RER is

A. autolysis

B. protein synthesis

C. lipid synthesis

D. carbohydrate synthesis

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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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Axoneme with 9 + 2 microtubular arrangement occurs in

A. cilia

B. flagella

C. both (a) and (b)

D. centriole

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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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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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The best way to identify a cell as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic is to determine whether

A. it came from a single-celled or multicellular organism.

B. it has a nucleus.

C. it has a plasma membrane.

D. it has cytosol.

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Which function is carried out by the cell organelle 'X'?

A. helps control the movement of substance in and out of the cell

B. passes information from the parent cell to newly formed cell

C. maintains the proper shape of the cell and serves as a protective barrier

D. helps the cell to make food with the help of chlorophyll and sunlight

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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?

A. Bacteria

B. Protists

C. Fungi

D. Plants

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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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The fluidity of membranes in a plant in cold weather may be maintained by

A. increasing the number of phospholipids with unsaturated hydrocarbon tails.

B. increasing the proportion of integral proteins.

C. increasing concentration of cholesterol in membrane.

D. increasing the number of phospholipids with saturated hydrocarbon tail.

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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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Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
  1. The shape of the cells may vary with the function they perform.
  2. Human RBC is about 7.0 ??m in diameter.
  3. Cytoplasm is the main area of cellular activities.
  4. Various chemical reactions occur in cytoplasm to keep the cell in the living state.

A. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

B. Only (i) and (ii)

C. Only (iv)

D. None of the above

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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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Polysome is a chain of

A. oxysomes

B. sphaerosomes

C. ribosomes

D. dictyosomes

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Microtubules are absent in

A. mitochondria

B. centriole

C. flagella

D. spindle fibres

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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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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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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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Which of the following organelles is directly connected to the outer membrane of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

A. Mitochondrion

B. Lysosome

C. Golgi apparatus

D. Endoplasmic reticulum

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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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Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
  1. The endomembrane system includes plasma membrane, ER, Golgi complex, lysosomes and vacuoles.
  2. ER helps in the transport of substances, synthesis of proteins, lipoproteins and glycogen.
  3. Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis.
  4. Mitochondria help in oxidative phosphorylation and generation of ATP.

A. (ii), (iii) & (iv)

B. (i) only

C. (ii) only

D. (iii) only