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MCQ 11 Mark
The nucleolus is the site of formation of:
  • Ribosomes.
  • B
    Spindle fibres.
  • C
    Chromosomes.
  • D
    Peroxisomes.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Ribosomes.
Ribosomes.
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MCQ 21 Mark
Which of the following features is common to prokaryotes and many eukaryotes?
  • A
    Chromatin material.
  • Cell wall present.
  • C
    Nuclear membrane present.
  • D
    Membranes bound sub-cellular organelles present.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Cell wall present.
Cell wall is present in all prokaryotes $($except mycoplasma$)$ and many eukaryotes $($like plants and fungi$).$
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MCQ 31 Mark
Which of the following feature is not associated with centrosome?
  • Lipid bilayer covering.
  • B
    Two centriole.
  • C
    Two cylindrical structures.
  • D
    Pericentriolar material.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Lipid bilayer covering.
Lipid bilayer covering.
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MCQ 41 Mark
Which of the following is not found in an eukaryotic nucleus:
  • A
    Nucleosome
  • B
    Nucleolus
  • C
    Chromatin
  • Circular $\text{DNA}$ molecules
Answer
Correct option: D.
Circular $\text{DNA}$ molecules
Prokaryotic cells like bacteria have a single circular $\text{DNA}$ molecule as their genetic material which is also called as a bacterial chromosome.
The eukaryotic cells have a prominent nucleus with linear chromosomes having well$-$defined centromere and telomeres.
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MCQ 51 Mark
Which of the following does not have cell wall?
  • Mycoplasma
  • B
    Bacteria
  • C
    $\text{PPLO}$
  • D
    Blue green algae
Answer
Correct option: A.
Mycoplasma
Mycoplasma
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MCQ 61 Mark
Membranous bag with hydrolytic enzymes which is used for controlling intracellular digestion of macromolecules is:
  • A
    Endoplasmic reticulum.
  • B
    Nucleosome.
  • Lysosome.
  • D
    Phagosome.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Lysosome.
Lysosome.
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MCQ 71 Mark
Polyribosomes are aggregates of:
  • A
    Ribosomes and $\text{rRNA.}$
  • B
    Only $\text{rRNA.}$
  • C
    Peroxisomes.
  • Several ribosomes held together by string of $\text{mRNA.}$
Answer
Correct option: D.
Several ribosomes held together by string of $\text{mRNA.}$
Several ribosomes held together by string of $\text{mRNA.}$
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MCQ 81 Mark
Mitochondrial cristae are sites of:
  • A
    Breakdown of macromolecules.
  • B
    Protein synthesis.
  • C
    Phosphorylation of flavoproteins.
  • Oxidation$-$reduction reactions.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Oxidation$-$reduction reactions.
Oxidation$-$reduction reactions.
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MCQ 91 Mark
The function of rough endoplasmic reticulum is:
  • A
    Fat synthesis.
  • B
    Lipid synthesis.
  • Protein synthesis.
  • D
    Steroid synthesis.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Protein synthesis.
Protein synthesis.
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MCQ 101 Mark
Which one of these is not a eukaryote?
  • A
    Euglena.
  • Anabena.
  • C
    Spirogyra.
  • D
    Agaricus.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Anabena.
Anabaena is a cyanobacterium which belongs to Kingdom Monera. Monerans are prokaryotic organisms.
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MCQ 111 Mark
Lysosomes are reservoirs of:
  • A
    $\text{RNA}$ and protein.
  • B
    Fats.
  • C
    Secretory glycoproteins.
  • Hydrolytic enzymes.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Hydrolytic enzymes.
Hydrolytic enzymes.
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MCQ 121 Mark
Gas vacuole is present in:
  • A
    Green photosynthetic bacteria.
  • B
    Purple photosynthetic bacteria.
  • C
    Blue green algae.
  • All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above.
All of the above.
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MCQ 131 Mark
Organelles can be separated from cell homogenate through.
  • A
    Chromatography.
  • B
    $X-$rays diffraction.
  • Differential centrifugation.
  • D
    Auto$-$radiography.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Differential centrifugation.
Differential centrifugation.
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MCQ 141 Mark
Which one of the following combination is mismatched?
  • Pili $-$ Reproduction.
  • B
    Cell wall $-$ Protective, determines shape, prevents from bursting.
  • C
    Flagella, Pili and Fimbriae $-$ Surface structures of bacterial cell.
  • D
    Glycocalyx $-$ may be capsule or slime layer.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Pili $-$ Reproduction.
Pili $-$ Reproduction.
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MCQ 151 Mark
Inner membrane convolutions of a mitochondrion are known as:
  • A
    Lamellae.
  • B
    Thylakoids.
  • C
    Grana.
  • Cristae.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Cristae.
Cristae.
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MCQ 161 Mark
Cell wall.
  • A
    Contains minerals like calcium carbonate in certain algae.
  • B
    Helps in cell to cell interaction.
  • C
    Helps in cell to cell interaction.
  • All are correct.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All are correct.
All are correct.
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MCQ 171 Mark
The smallest living cells with cell wall are $................?$
  • A
    Viroids
  • B
    Algae
  • Bacteria
  • D
    Mycoplasma
Answer
Correct option: C.
Bacteria
Algae are the living cells which, have a cell wall composed of either polysaccharide $($such as cellulose $($a glucan$))$ or a variety of glycoproteins. But they are larger in size as compared to the bacterial cell.
Bacteria is a unicellular prokaryotic organism possess prominent cell wall made up of peptidoglycans.
Viroids consist solely of short strands of circular, single$-$stranded $\text{RNA}$ without protein coats, it lacks a cell wall.
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MCQ 181 Mark
Organelle/organoid involved in genetic engineering is:
  • Plasmid.
  • B
    Mitochondrion.
  • C
    Golgi apparatus.
  • D
    Lomasome.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Plasmid.
Plasmid.
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MCQ 191 Mark
Which of the following plastids stores oil and fat?
  • A
    Amyloplasts.
  • Elaioplasts.
  • C
    Aleuroplasts.
  • D
    Chloroplasts.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Elaioplasts.
Elaioplasts.
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MCQ 201 Mark
During photorespiration, the oxygen consuming reaction occurs in:
  • A
    Stroma of chloroplasts and mitochondria.
  • Stroma of chloroplasts and peroxisomes.
  • C
    Grana of chloroplasts and peroxisomes.
  • D
    Stroma of chloroplasts.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Stroma of chloroplasts and peroxisomes.
Stroma of chloroplasts and peroxisomes.
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MCQ 211 Mark
A nucleosome is a portion of the chromonema containing $..........$
  • Both $\text{DNA}$ and histones.
  • B
    Only histones.
  • C
    Both $\text{DNA}$ and $\text{RNA.}$
  • D
    Only $\text{DNA.}$
Answer
Correct option: A.
Both $\text{DNA}$ and histones.
Both $\text{DNA}$ and histones.
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MCQ 221 Mark
Bacterial flagella is made up of:
  • A
    Tubulin
  • Flagellin
  • C
    Chitin
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: B.
Flagellin
Bacterial flagella is made up of protein flagellin.
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MCQ 231 Mark
Fluid mosaic model of cell membrane was put forward by:
  • A
    Danielli and Davson.
  • Singer and Nicolson.
  • C
    Garner and Allard.
  • D
    Watson and Crick.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Singer and Nicolson.
Singer and Nicolson.
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MCQ 241 Mark
In plant cells, peroxisomes are associated with.
  • Photorespiration.
  • B
    Phototropism.
  • C
    Photoperiodism.
  • D
    Photosynthesis.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Photorespiration.
Photorespiration.
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MCQ 251 Mark
Plasmolysis occurs due to:
  • A
    Absorption
  • B
    Endosmosis
  • C
    Osmosis
  • Exosmosis
Answer
Correct option: D.
Exosmosis
Exosmosis
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MCQ 261 Mark
Cell organelles having hydrolases/ digestive enzymes are:
  • A
    Peroxisomes.
  • Lysosomes.
  • C
    Ribosomes.
  • D
    Mesosomes.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Lysosomes.
Lysosomes.
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MCQ 271 Mark
Gel electrophoresis is used for:
  • A
    Cutting of $\text{DNA}$ into fragments.
  • Separation of $\text{DNA}$ fragments according to their size.
  • C
    Construction of recombinant $\text{DNA}$ by joining with cloning vectors.
  • D
    Isolation of $\text{DNA}$ molecule.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Separation of $\text{DNA}$ fragments according to their size.
Separation of $\text{DNA}$ fragments according to their size.
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MCQ 281 Mark
Plasma membrane is:
  • A
    Impermeable
  • Semi$-$permeable
  • C
    Completely permeable
  • D
    Differentially permeable
Answer
Correct option: B.
Semi$-$permeable
Plasma membrane is a selective permeable membrane that allows only selective molecules to pass through it. The permeability depends on the electric charge and polarity of the molecules.
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MCQ 291 Mark
Which of the following provides mechanical support and shape to the cell:
  • A
    Golgi complex
  • B
    Centrioles
  • C
    Lysosomes
  • Endoplasmic reticulum
Answer
Correct option: D.
Endoplasmic reticulum
The endoplasmic reticulum $(ER)$ is a system of membrane-lined channels found in all eukaryotic cells except mature erythrocytes.
It constitutes more than $30$ to $60$ percent of total cell membranes.
The membranes of $ER$ act as an ultrastructural skeletal framework in the cell and provide mechanical support as it helps in formation and transportation of protein and lipid in membrane biogenesis.
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MCQ 301 Mark
Single membrane bound organelles are:
  • A
    Lysosome
  • B
    Sphaerosome
  • C
    Glyoxysome
  • All of the above
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above
Eukaryotic cell has several membrane bound cell organelles.
These cell organelles can be bound by a single or double membrane.
Nucleus, plastids and mitochondria are bounded by double membrane whereas lysosomes, sphaerosome, glyoxysomes are bounded by a single membrane.
Ribosomes are naked particles not bounded by any membrane.
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MCQ 311 Mark
The endoplasmic reticulum often bears:
  • A
    Lysosomes
  • B
    Centrioles
  • C
    Peroxisomes
  • Ribosomes
Answer
Correct option: D.
Ribosomes
Endoplasmic reticulum $\text{(ER)}$ is a system of membrane$-$lined channels found in all eukaryotic cells except mature erythrocytes.
Membranes of $\text{ER}$ may bear ribosomes; the $\text{ER}$ is then called granular or rough endoplasmic reticulum $\text{(RER).}$
It is abundant in cells engaged in active protein synthesis.
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MCQ 321 Mark
Magnification of compound microscope is not connected with:
  • Numerical aperture.
  • B
    Focal length of objective.
  • C
    Focal length of eye piece.
  • D
    Tube length.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Numerical aperture.
Numerical aperture.
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MCQ 331 Mark
Which of the following features is common to prokaryotes and plant cells?
  • A
    Presence of nuclear membrane.
  • Presence of cell wall.
  • C
    Being autotrophs.
  • D
    Presence of subcellular organelles.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Presence of cell wall.
Presence of cell wall.
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MCQ 341 Mark
Plasma membrane is made up of:
  • A
    Proteins and carbohydrates.
  • B
    Proteins and lipids.
  • Proteins, lipids and carbohydrates.
  • D
    Proteins, some nucleic acid and lipids.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Proteins, lipids and carbohydrates.
Proteins, lipids and carbohydrates.
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MCQ 351 Mark
Protein synthesis takes place in which cell organelle?
  • A
    Golgi Body.
  • B
    Endoplasmic Reticulum.
  • Ribosomes.
  • D
    Lysosome.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Ribosomes.
Ribosomes.
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MCQ 361 Mark
The only cell organelle seen in a prokaryotic cell is:
  • A
    Mitochondria
  • Ribosomes
  • C
    Plastids
  • D
    Lysosomes
Answer
Correct option: B.
Ribosomes
Prokaryotes and eukaryotes are two different types of cells.Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.
The ribosome is the only organelle that can be seen in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, though the types of ribosomes in the two types of cells vary.
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MCQ 371 Mark
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.
  • 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.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Proteins can also undergo flip$-$flop movements in the lipid bilayer.
Proteins can also undergo flip$-$flop movements in the lipid bilayer.
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MCQ 381 Mark
Golgi bodies are involved in:
  • A
    Modification of proteins.
  • B
    Synthesis of glycolipids.
  • C
    Recycling of broken plasma membrane during endocytosis.
  • All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above.
All of the above.
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MCQ 391 Mark
Chlorophyll in chloroplast is located in:
  • Grana.
  • B
    Pyrenoid.
  • C
    Stroma.
  • D
    Both $(a)$ and $(c).$
Answer
Correct option: A.
Grana.
Grana.
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MCQ 401 Mark
A common characteristic feature of plant sieve tube cells and most of mammalian erythrocytes is:
  • A
    Absence of mitochondria.
  • B
    Presence of cell wall.
  • C
    Presence of haemoglobin.
  • Absence of nucleus.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Absence of nucleus.
Both the mammalian erythrocytes and sieve tube cells of plants lack the nucleus. Although nucleus is present during early stages of their development but later on they become enucleated.
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MCQ 411 Mark
The main site for synthesis of lipids is:
  • A
    Vacuoles
  • B
    $\text{RER}$
  • $\text{SER}$
  • D
    Golgi body
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\text{SER}$
The main site for synthesis of lipid is smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
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MCQ 431 Mark
The function of $............$ is autodissolution and osteogenesis:
  • A
    Golgi bodies
  • B
    Ribosome
  • Lysosomes
  • D
    Mitochondria
Answer
Correct option: C.
Lysosomes
Lysosomes
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MCQ 441 Mark
Which group of organelles is involved in synthesis of substances needed by cell?
  • Ribosome, $\text{RER, SER.}$
  • B
    $\text{RER,}$ lysosome, vacuole.
  • C
    Lysosome, vacuole, ribosome.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Ribosome, $\text{RER, SER.}$
Ribosome, $\text{RER, SER.}$
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MCQ 451 Mark
Organelle having flattened membrane bound cisternae and lying near the nucleus is:
  • Golgi apparatus.
  • B
    Mitochondrion.
  • C
    Centriole.
  • D
    Nucleolus.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Golgi apparatus.
Golgi apparatus.
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MCQ 461 Mark
Microtubule is involved in the.
  • Cell division.
  • B
    Membrane architecture.
  • C
    Muscle contraction.
  • D
    $\text{DNA}$ recognition.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Cell division.
Cell division.
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MCQ 471 Mark
Which one is apparato reticulare interno?
  • Golgi apparatus.
  • B
    Endoplasmic reticulum.
  • C
    Microfilaments.
  • D
    Microtubules.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Golgi apparatus.
Golgi apparatus.
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MCQ 481 Mark
A ribosome is $80s.$ In this statement what does the letter $'S\ '$ signify?
  • A
    Size of ribosome.
  • B
    Density of ribosome.
  • C
    Radius of ribosome.
  • Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
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MCQ 491 Mark
The animal cell is limited by:
  • Plasma membrane
  • B
    Mitochondria
  • C
    Cell wall
  • D
    Basement membrane
Answer
Correct option: A.
Plasma membrane
Plasma membrane is the outermost covering of the animal cells.
It is a protective covering of the cell.
It protects the cell from nature of surrounding medium, i.e., acidic, basic etc.
It also controls the substances to be moved inside or outside of the cell.
It is the boundary of the cell and keeps the cell contents inside the cell.
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MCQ 501 Mark
Which of the following organ has single membrane?
  • A
    Nucleus.
  • B
    Cell wall.
  • C
    Mitochondria.
  • Spherosomes.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Spherosomes.
Spherosomes.
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MCQ 511 Mark
Which is called Suicidal Bag?
  • A
    Centrosome
  • Lysosome
  • C
    Mesosome
  • D
    Chromosome
Answer
Correct option: B.
Lysosome
Lysosome
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MCQ 521 Mark
Which of the following scientists proposed the cell theory?
  • A
    Robert Brown.
  • B
    Leeuwenhoek.
  • C
    Schleiden and Schwann.
  • Schleiden, Schwann and Virchow.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Schleiden, Schwann and Virchow.
Schleiden, Schwann and Virchow.
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MCQ 531 Mark
The longest cell in human body is:
  • A
    Red blood cells.
  • B
    White blood cells.
  • C
    Columnar epithelial cells.
  • Nerve cells.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Nerve cells.
Nerve cells are the longest cells.
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MCQ 541 Mark
Photosynthetic bacteria have pigments in:
  • A
    Chromoplasts.
  • B
    Leucoplasts.
  • C
    Chloroplasts.
  • Chromatophore.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Chromatophore.
Chromatophore.
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MCQ 551 Mark
What is the site of $\text{DNA}$ and centriole duplication respectively.
  • Nucleus, cytoplasm.
  • B
    Nucleus, nucleus.
  • C
    Cytoplasm, nucleus.
  • D
    Nucleus, nucleolous.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Nucleus, cytoplasm.
Nucleus, cytoplasm.
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MCQ 561 Mark
Cell wall shows.
  • Complete permeability.
  • B
    Semi$-$permeability.
  • C
    Differential permeability.
  • D
    Impermeability.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Complete permeability.
Complete permeability.
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MCQ 571 Mark
The cytoplasmic connections from cell to cell are known as:
  • A
    Middle lamella.
  • Plasmodesmata.
  • C
    Cell membrane system.
  • D
    Endoplasmic reticulum.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Plasmodesmata.
Plasmodesmata.
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MCQ 581 Mark
The largest cell in the human body is:
  • Nerve cell
  • B
    Muscle cell
  • C
    Liver cell
  • D
    Kidney cell
Answer
Correct option: A.
Nerve cell
Nerve cell
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MCQ 591 Mark
The function of ribosomes is:
  • A
    Metabolism
  • B
    Lipid synthesis
  • Protein synthesis
  • D
    Photosynthesis
Answer
Correct option: C.
Protein synthesis
Ribosomes are called protein factories because they synthesize proteins.
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MCQ 601 Mark
Flagella of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells differ in:
  • A
    Type of movement and placement in cell.
  • B
    Location in cell and mode of functioning.
  • Microtubular organization and type of movement.
  • D
    Microtubular organization and function.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Microtubular organization and type of movement.
Microtubular organization and type of movement.
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MCQ 611 Mark
Middle lamella is made up of $............$
  • A
    Calcium sulphide.
  • Calcium pectate.
  • C
    Calcium carbonate.
  • D
    Calcium chloride.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Calcium pectate.
Middle lamella is made up of calcium pectate.
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MCQ 621 Mark
In fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane.
  • A
    Upper layer is non-polar and hydrophilic.
  • B
    Upper layer is polar and hydrophobic.
  • Phospholipids form a bimolecular layer in middle part.
  • D
    Proteins form a middle layer.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Phospholipids form a bimolecular layer in middle part.
Phospholipids form a bimolecular layer in middle part.
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MCQ 631 Mark
Different cells have different sizes. Arrange the following cells in an ascending order of their size and select the correct option.
  1. Mycoplasma.
  2. Ostrich eggs.
  3. Human $\text{RBCs.}$
  4. Bacteria.
Options:
  • $i, iv, iii\ \&\ ii$
  • B
    $i, iii, iv\ \&\ ii$
  • C
    $ii, i, iii\ \&\ iv$
  • D
    $iii, ii, i\ \&\ iv$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$i, iv, iii\ \&\ ii$
Represents the correct ascending order of cell's size. Cells in organism vary greatly in their size, shapes and activities.
$I.$ Mycoplasmas are the smallest cell with size only $0.3\ mm.$
$II.$ Bacterial cell are of size $30-5\ p.m$.
$III.$ In human red blood cells are of about $7.0\ pm$ in diameter.
$IV.$ Ostrich eggs are among the largest cells with size $(15 \times 13) \ cm.$ Mycoplasma like Organisms $\text{(MLOs)}$ or mycoplasma are the smallest cell followed by the size of bacterial cell, then $\text{RBCs}$ and ostrich egg cell is the largest known cell.
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MCQ 641 Mark
Plastids differ from mitochondria on the basis of which of the following features?
  • A
    Presence of two layers of membrane.
  • B
    Presence of ribosome.
  • Presence of thyla koids.
  • D
    Presence of $\text{DNA.}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
Presence of thyla koids.
Thylakoids are present in plastids but not in mitochondria. Both plastids and mitochondria are similar in presence of two layers of membrane, presence of ribosome and presence of $\text{DNA.}$
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MCQ 651 Mark
$...............$ increases the surface area for mitochondrial activity.
  • A
    Inner membrane
  • B
    Inter membrane space
  • C
    Matrix
  • Cristae
Answer
Correct option: D.
Cristae
The inner membrane forms a number of folding’s called cristae towards the matrix. These cristae increases the surface area.
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MCQ 661 Mark
Which one of the following is a prokaryote:
  • A
    Agaricus
  • Salmonella
  • C
    Green algae
  • D
    Bacteriophage
Answer
Correct option: B.
Salmonella
Salmonella is a bacteria which has unorganised nucleus without membrane and hence, it is a prokaryote.
A bacteriophage is a virus and non-living particle.
Agaricus is a fungus. Green algae are plants.
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MCQ 671 Mark
A student wishes to study the cell structure under a light microscope having $10X$ eyepiece and $45X$ objective. He should illuminate the object by which one of the following colours of light so as to get the best possible resolution?
  • Blue.
  • B
    Green.
  • C
    Yellow.
  • D
    Red.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Blue.
Blue.
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MCQ 681 Mark
Some of the enzymes which are associated in converting fats into carbohydrates, are present in:
  • A
    Liposomes.
  • B
    Golgi bodies.
  • C
    Microsomes.
  • Glyoxysomes.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Glyoxysomes.
Glyoxysomes.
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MCQ 691 Mark
In an animal cell, protein synthesis takes place.
  • A
    Only on the ribosomes present in cytosol.
  • B
    Only on ribosomes attached to nuclear envelope and $ER.$
  • C
    On ribosomes present in the nucleolus as well as in cytoplasm.
  • On ribosomes present in the cytosol as well as in the mitochondria.
Answer
Correct option: D.
On ribosomes present in the cytosol as well as in the mitochondria.
On ribosomes present in the cytosol as well as in the mitochondria.
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MCQ 701 Mark
Genes for cytoplasmic male sterility in plants are generally located in:
  • Mitochondrial genome.
  • B
    Cytosol.
  • C
    Chloroplast genome.
  • D
    Nuclear genome.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Mitochondrial genome.
Mitochondrial genome.
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MCQ 711 Mark
Out of the following parts of a cell listed below, name the part that is common to the plant cell, animal cell and a bacterial cell:
  • A
    Chloroplast
  • B
    Cell wall
  • Cell membrane
  • D
    Nucleus
Answer
Correct option: C.
Cell membrane
Cell membrane or plasma membrane is the outer covering of all the cells but it is present below the cell in plant cells.
The chloroplast is a chlorophyll$-$containing photosynthesizing organelle and is a feature of plant cells only.
Both plant and bacterial cells contain a cell wall. Since plant and animal cells are eukaryotes they have a well$-$defined nucleus whereas bacteria, a prokaryotic cell does not possess a well$-$defined nucleus.
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MCQ 721 Mark
What is the basis of classification of chromosomes?
  • A
    Position of Telomeres.
  • Position of centromere.
  • C
    Size of arms of chromosome.
  • D
    All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Position of centromere.
Position of centromere.
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MCQ 731 Mark
Most abundant lipid in the cell membrane is:
  • Phospholipids.
  • B
    Cerebrosides.
  • C
    Glycolipids.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Phospholipids.
Phospholipids.
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MCQ 741 Mark
Series of reactions which can convert fatty acids to sugars in plants but not in animals is:
  • A
    Krebs cycle.
  • Glyoxylate cycle.
  • C
    Ornithine cycle.
  • D
    Glycolysis.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Glyoxylate cycle.
Glyoxylate cycle.
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MCQ 751 Mark
The structure present between the cell walls of two adjacent cells, is:
  • A
    Stroma lamella.
  • B
    Microsome.
  • Middle lamella.
  • D
    Mesogloea.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Middle lamella.
Middle lamella.
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MCQ 761 Mark
Which of the following statements is true for a secretory cell?
  • A
    Golgi apparatus is absent.
  • Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum $\text{(RER)}$ is easily observed in the cell.
  • C
    Only Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum $\text{(SER)}$ is present.
  • D
    Secretory granules are formed in nucleus.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum $\text{(RER)}$ is easily observed in the cell.
$\text{RER}$ is easily observed in the cell is true for a secretory cell.
It brings integration between nervous systems as well as endocrine system which is the process called as the neuroendocrine integration.
Neuroendocrine cells are adrenal medulla which is part of the adrenal gland that releases the adrenaline in blood.
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MCQ 771 Mark
Protein synthesis in an animal cell occurs.
  • A
    Only on the ribosomes present in cytosol.
  • B
    Only on ribosomes attached to the nuclear envelope and endoplasmic reticulum.
  • C
    On ribosomes present in the nucleolus as well as in cytoplasm.
  • On ribosomes present in cytoplasm as well as in mitochondria.
Answer
Correct option: D.
On ribosomes present in cytoplasm as well as in mitochondria.
On ribosomes present in cytoplasm as well as in mitochondria.
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MCQ 781 Mark
Microtubules absent in:
  • Mitochondria.
  • B
    Centriole.
  • C
    Flagella.
  • D
    Spindle fibres.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Mitochondria.
Mitochondria.
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MCQ 791 Mark
Which of the following is not part of endomembrane system?
  • A
    Endoplasmic Reticulum.
  • Mitochondria.
  • C
    Lysosome.
  • D
    Golgi Body.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Mitochondria.
Mitochondria.
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MCQ 801 Mark
Which of the following is called as suicidal bags:
  • A
    Centrosomes
  • Lysosomes
  • C
    Microsomes
  • D
    Mesosomes
Answer
Correct option: B.
Lysosomes
Lysosomes are called suicide bags because in the case of adversity they digest their own cell.
They have hydrolytic enzymes that get activated at $pH4.8.$
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MCQ 811 Mark
Membrane bound organelles are $..........$ in prokaryotes:
  • Absent
  • B
    Present
  • C
    Chloroplasts
  • D
    Mitochondria
Answer
Correct option: A.
Absent
Prokaryotes are unicellular, primitive organisms.
They do not possess membrane$-$bound organelles and a well$-$defined nucleus.
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MCQ 821 Mark
The term Cell was given by:
  • A
    Leeuwenhoek
  • Robert hooke
  • C
    Flemming
  • D
    Robert Brown
Answer
Correct option: B.
Robert hooke
Robert hooke
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MCQ 831 Mark
Centrosome is found in:
  • Cytoplasm
  • B
    Nucleus
  • C
    Chromosomes
  • D
    Nucleolus
Answer
Correct option: A.
Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm
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MCQ 841 Mark
Which of the following statements is not true for plasma membrane?
  • A
    It is present in both plant and animal cell.
  • B
    Lipid is present as a bilayer in it.
  • C
    Proteins are present integrated as well as loosely associated with the lipid bilayer.
  • Carbohydrate is never found in it.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Carbohydrate is never found in it.
Plasma membrane is made up of lipid bilayer with protein integrated in the bilayer. Carbohydrate is also present in plasma membrane.
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MCQ 851 Mark
The cell as a basic unit of structure of living beings was discovered by:
  • Schleiden and Schwann.
  • B
    Gregore Mendel.
  • C
    Robert Hooke.
  • D
    Aristotle.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Schleiden and Schwann.
Schleiden and Schwann.
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MCQ 861 Mark
A chromosome carrying centromere at one end, is called:
  • A
    Acrocentric.
  • B
    Submetacentric.
  • Telocontric.
  • D
    Metacentric.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Telocontric.
Telocontric.
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MCQ 871 Mark
The prokaryotic flagella possess:
  • A
    Unit membrane enclosed fibre.
  • B
    Protein membrane enclosed fibre.
  • C
    $'9+2’$ membrane enclosed structure.
  • Helically arranged protein molecule.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Helically arranged protein molecule.
Helically arranged protein molecule.
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MCQ 881 Mark
Name of Schleiden and Schwann are associated with.
  • A
    Protoplasm as the physical basis of life.
  • Cell theory.
  • C
    Theory of cell lineage.
  • D
    Nucleus functions as control centre of cell.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Cell theory.
Cell theory.
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MCQ 891 Mark
The "master mind" of the cell is:
  • A
    Protoplast
  • B
    Nucleolus
  • Nucleus
  • D
    Plastid
Answer
Correct option: C.
Nucleus
The nucleus controls protein synthesis and is the genetic repository of a cell.
Hence, the nucleus can be called as the mastermind of cell.
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MCQ 901 Mark
Lysosomes have a high content of:
  • Hydrolytic enzymes.
  • B
    Lipoproteins.
  • C
    Polyribosomes.
  • D
    $\text{DNA}$ ligases.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Hydrolytic enzymes.
Hydrolytic enzymes.
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MCQ 911 Mark
Reformation of nucleolus, golgi complex and $ER$ occurs in:
  • Anaphase.
  • B
    Metaphase.
  • C
    Both $A$ and $B$
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Anaphase.
Anaphase.
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MCQ 921 Mark
Which one of the following is not a part of nucleus:
  • A
    Chromatin
  • B
    Nucleolus
  • Centrosome
  • D
    Nucleoplasm
Answer
Correct option: C.
Centrosome
Centrosome is a small body located near the nucleus.
It has a dense center and radiating tubules.
During cell division $($mitosis$),$ the centrosome divides and the two parts move to opposite sides of the dividing cell and produce microtubules.
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MCQ 931 Mark
The cell organelle involved in glycosylation of protein is:
  • A
    Ribosome.
  • B
    Peroxisome.
  • Endoplasmic reticulum.
  • D
    Mitochondria.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Endoplasmic reticulum.
Endoplasmic reticulum.
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MCQ 941 Mark
The cell organelle involved in glycosylation of protein is:
  • Endoplasmic reticulum.
  • B
    Mitochondria.
  • C
    Peroxisome.
  • D
    Ribosome.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Endoplasmic reticulum.
Endoplasmic reticulum.
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MCQ 951 Mark
Lysosomes are generally found in:
  • Animal cells
  • B
    Plant cells
  • C
    Both $A$ and $B$
  • D
    Bacterial cells
Answer
Correct option: A.
Animal cells
A lysosome is a type of membrane$-$bound eukaryotic organelle and thus, present in both animal and plant cells.
They have a single outer membrane consisting of a phospholipid bilayer and contain acid hydrolases which are enzymes capable of breaking down macromolecules, cell debris and foreign particles.
They are generally found in the cytoplasm of animal or animal$-$like cells.
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MCQ 961 Mark
The mechanism of $\text{ATP}$ formation both in chloroplast and mitochondria is explained by:
  • A
    Relay pump theory of Godlewski.
  • B
    Cholodny$-$Went’s model.
  • Chemiosmotic theory.
  • D
    Munch’s mass flow hypothesis.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Chemiosmotic theory.
Chemiosmotic theory.
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MCQ 971 Mark
Centrosome is found in :
  • Cytoplasm
  • B
    Nucleus
  • C
    Chromosomes
  • D
    Nucleolus
Answer
Correct option: A.
Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm
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MCQ 981 Mark
An outer covering membrane is absent over:
  • Nucleolus.
  • B
    Lysosome.
  • C
    Mitochondrion.
  • D
    Plastids.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Nucleolus.
Nucleolus.
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MCQ 991 Mark
Angstrom $( \mathring A )$ is equal to:
  • A
    $0.01\mu m$
  • B
    $0.001\mu m.$
  • $0.0001\mu m.$
  • D
    $0.00001\mu m.$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$0.0001\mu m.$
$0.0001\mu m.$
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MCQ 1001 Mark
Aleuroplasts, amyloplasts and elaioplasts.
  • Store protein, starch and fat respectively.
  • B
    Help in photolysis of water.
  • C
    Store reserve food and pigments.
  • D
    Divide by multiple fission.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Store protein, starch and fat respectively.
Store protein, starch and fat respectively.
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MCQ 1011 Mark
Which of the following statements regarding mitochondrial membrane is not correct?
  • The enzymes of the electron transfer chain are embedded in the outer membrane.
  • B
    The inner membrane is highly convoluted forming a series of infoldings.
  • C
    The outer membrane resembles a sieve.
  • D
    The outer membrane is permeable to all kinds of molecules.
Answer
Correct option: A.
The enzymes of the electron transfer chain are embedded in the outer membrane.
The enzymes of the electron transfer chain are embedded in the outer membrane.
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MCQ 1021 Mark
In an animal cell, $\text{DNA}$ is present in:
  • A
    Nucleus and ribosomes.
  • B
    Ribosomes and mitochondria.
  • C
    Mitochondria and $ER.$
  • Nucleus and mitochondria.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Nucleus and mitochondria.
Nucleus and mitochondria.
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MCQ 1031 Mark
Ribosomes are the centre for:
  • A
    Respiration.
  • B
    Photosynthesis.
  • Protein synthesis.
  • D
    Fat synthesis.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Protein synthesis.
Protein synthesis.
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MCQ 1041 Mark
What is a tonoplast?
  • A
    Outer membrane of mitochondria.
  • B
    Inner membrane of chloroplast.
  • Membrane boundary of the vacuole of plant cells.
  • D
    Cell membrane of a plant cell.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Membrane boundary of the vacuole of plant cells.
Tonoplast In plant cell the vacuole in bound by a single membrane called tonoplast.
The tonoplast facilitates the transport of ions and other material against the concentration gradient into the vacuole.
Hence, their concentration is higher in the vacuole than in the cytoplasm.
The outer membrane of mitochondria is formed of porin proteins and inner membrane bounds of chloroplast the stroma the cell membrane of the plant cell is not a tonoplast.
It is 'simple biological/unit membrane present in every cellular organism.
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MCQ 1051 Mark
Which one of the following provides mechanical support to cell:
  • A
    Ribosomes
  • B
    Golgi bodies
  • C
    Lysosomes
  • Endoplasmic reticulum
Answer
Correct option: D.
Endoplasmic reticulum
The endoplasmic reticulum is a tube$-$like structure present in the cell, which extends all over the cell.
The Endoplasmic Reticulum facilities transport of materials from one part of the cell to another, thus forming the cell's circulatory system.
It has the fluid$-$filled lumen which almost fills up the intracellular cavity.
Hence, $ER$ is involved in providing shape and mechanical support to colloidal cytoplasmic matrix and forming the ultra structural skeletal framework.
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MCQ 1061 Mark
The term chromatin was given by:
  • A
    Waldeyer.
  • Flemming.
  • C
    Huxley.
  • D
    Taylor.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Flemming.
Flemming.
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MCQ 1071 Mark
Addition of new cell wall particles amongst the existing ones is:
  • A
    Deposition.
  • Apposition.
  • C
    Intussusception.
  • D
    Aggregation.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Apposition.
Apposition.
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MCQ 1081 Mark
Which pair of structures are usually found in both plant and animal cells?
  • Cell membrane and nucleolus.
  • B
    Cell membrane and cell wall.
  • C
    Nucleolus and chloroplast.
  • D
    Nucleus and cell wall.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Cell membrane and nucleolus.
Cell membrane and nucleolus.
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MCQ 1091 Mark
Which of the following is not a function of cytoskeleton in a cell?
  • Intracellular transport.
  • B
    Maintenance of cell shape and structure.
  • C
    Support of the organelles.
  • D
    Cell motility.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Intracellular transport.
Cytoskeleton is present inside the cell and hence cannot provide intracellular transport.
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MCQ 1101 Mark
Keeping in view the fluid mosaic model for the structure of cell membrane, which one of the following statements is correct with respect to the movement of lipids and proteins from one lipid monolayer to the other $($described as flip$-$flop movement$)?$
  • A
    Neither lipids, nor proteins can flip$-$flop.
  • B
    Both lipids and proteins can flip$-$flop.
  • While lipids can rarely flip$-$flop, proteins cannot.
  • D
    While proteins can flip$-$flop, lipids can not.
Answer
Correct option: C.
While lipids can rarely flip$-$flop, proteins cannot.
While lipids can rarely flip$-$flop, proteins cannot.
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MCQ 1111 Mark
The stain used to visualise mitochondria is:
  • A
    Fast green.
  • B
    Safranin.
  • C
    Acetocarmin.
  • Janus green.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Janus green.
Janus green is used to stain mitochondria. Janus green act as an indicator and changes colour according to the amount of oxygen present. It oxidizes to blue colour in. presence of oxygen and in its absence changes its colour to pink. Safranin is used to stain nuclei and lignified walls of cell. Acetocarmine is used for staining nucleic acid and chromosomes. Fast green It is used for staining his tones at alkaline $pH$ after acid extraction from $\text{DNA.}$
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MCQ 1121 Mark
Which organelle is not found in plant cells?
  • A
    Mitochondria.
  • B
    Plastids.
  • C
    Rough $ER.$
  • Centriole.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Centriole.
Centriole.
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MCQ 1131 Mark
The desmosomes are concerned with.
  • A
    Cytolysis.
  • B
    Cell division.
  • Cell adherence.
  • D
    Cellular excretion.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Cell adherence.
Cell adherence.
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MCQ 1141 Mark
All plastids have similar structure because they can:
  • A
    Store starch, lipids and proteins.
  • B
    Get transformed from one type to another.
  • C
    Perform same function.
  • Be present together.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Be present together.
Get transformed from one type to another.
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MCQ 1151 Mark
Which structure is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells:
  • Cell wall
  • B
    Nucleus
  • C
    Chloroplast
  • D
    Mitochondria
Answer
Correct option: A.
Cell wall
Unlike the eukaryotes, the prokaryotic organisms are devoid of membrane$-$bound organelles.
Nucleus, chloroplast and mitochondria are membrane bound sub$-$cellular structures found in the eukaryotes only.
Cell wall is found in the plants as well as bacterial cells, which are prokaryotes.
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MCQ 1161 Mark
Cell secretion is done by:
  • A
    Plastids
  • B
    $ER$
  • Golgi apparatus
  • D
    Nucleolus
Answer
Correct option: C.
Golgi apparatus
Golgi apparatus
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MCQ 1171 Mark
Extra nuclear inheritance is a consequence of presence of genes in:
  • Mitochondria and chloroplasts.
  • B
    Endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria.
  • C
    Ribosomes and chloroplast.
  • D
    Lysosomes and ribosomes.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Mitochondria and chloroplasts.
Mitochondria and chloroplasts.
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MCQ 1181 Mark
The cell membrane surrounds the:
  • A
    Nucleoplasm
  • B
    Cell wall
  • Protoplasm
  • D
    None of the above
Answer
Correct option: C.
Protoplasm
The cell membrane also called as plasma membrane that separates the interior of a cell from the outside environment.
The cell membrane surrounds the protoplasm of a cell.
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MCQ 1191 Mark
The proteins are synthesized at:
  • Ribosomes.
  • B
    Mitochondria.
  • C
    Centrosomes.
  • D
    Golgi bodies.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Ribosomes.
Ribosomes.
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MCQ 1201 Mark
Oxysomes or $F-F$ particles occur on:
  • A
    Thylakoids.
  • B
    Mitochondrial surface.
  • Inner mitochondrial membrane.
  • D
    Chloroplast surface.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Inner mitochondrial membrane.
Inner mitochondrial membrane.
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MCQ 1211 Mark
Which one of the following also acts as a catalyst in a bacterial cell?
  • $\text{23 sr RNA}$
  • B
    $\text{5 sr RNA}$
  • C
    $\text{sn RNA}$
  • D
    $\text{hn RNA}$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$\text{23 sr RNA}$
$\text{23 sr RNA}$
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MCQ 1221 Mark
When a lysosome fuses with a phagosome, it results in the formation of:
  • A
    Primary lysosome
  • Secondary lysosomes
  • C
    Residual body
  • D
    Autophagic vacuole
Answer
Correct option: B.
Secondary lysosomes
Lysosomes show polymorphisms because of their different shape and functions.
Primary lysosomes are newly formed lysosomes.
The fusion of a primary lysosome with a phagosome gives rise to secondary lysosomes.
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MCQ 1231 Mark
Golgi apparatus is absent in:
  • A
    Higher plants.
  • B
    Yeast.
  • Bacteria and blue$-$green algae.
  • D
    None of the above.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Bacteria and blue$-$green algae.
Bacteria and blue$-$green algae.
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MCQ 1241 Mark
Which is correct about cell theory in view of current status of our knowledge about cell structure?
  • A
    It needs modification due to discovery of subcellular structures like chloroplasts and mitochondria.
  • B
    Modified cell theory means that all living beings are composed of cells capable of reproducing.
  • Cell theory does not hold good because all living beings do not have cellular organisation $($eg, viruses$)$.
  • D
    Cell theory means that all living objects consist of cells whether or not capable of reproducing.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Cell theory does not hold good because all living beings do not have cellular organisation $($eg, viruses$)$.
Cell theory does not hold good because all living beings do not have cellular organisation $($eg, viruses$).$
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MCQ 1251 Mark
Which of the following is not true of a eukaryotic cell?
  • Cell wall is made up of peptidoglycans.
  • B
    $80S$ type of ribosomes are present in the cytoplasm.
  • C
    Mitochondria contain circular $\text{DNA.}$
  • D
    Membrane bound organelles are present.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Cell wall is made up of peptidoglycans.
A eukaryotic cell has $80S$ ribosomes present in the cytoplasm. Membrane$-$bound organelles like, mitochondria, $ER,$ Golgi apparatus, chloroplasts, etc. are present inside the cell. Bacterial cell wall is made up of peptidoglycans. Cell wall in eukaryotes is composed of polysaccharides, chi tin, cellulose, glycoprotein etc. Mitochondria are semi$-$autonomous organelles, which have their own ribosomes $(70 S)$ and $\text{DNA}($circular$)$.
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MCQ 1261 Mark
Protein synthesis in an animal cell takes place.
  • A
    Only in cytoplasm.
  • B
    In the nucleolus as well as in the cytoplasm.
  • In the cytoplasm as well as in mitochondria.
  • D
    Only on ribosomes attached to nucleus.
Answer
Correct option: C.
In the cytoplasm as well as in mitochondria.
In the cytoplasm as well as in mitochondria.
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MCQ 1271 Mark
Binding of specific protein on regulatory $\text{DNA}$ sequence can be studied by means of:
  • A
    Ultra centrifugation.
  • B
    Electron microscope.
  • C
    Light microscope.
  • $X-$rays crystallography.
Answer
Correct option: D.
$X-$rays crystallography.
$X-$rays crystallography.
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MCQ 1281 Mark
Function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum is:
  • A
    Peptide synthesis
  • Lipid synthesis
  • C
    Cellulose
  • D
    Pectin synthesis
Answer
Correct option: B.
Lipid synthesis
The endoplasmic reticulum without attached ribosomes is called agranular or smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
It occurs in cells engaged in producing a large quantity of lipids.
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MCQ 1291 Mark
Which of the following is part of endomembrane system?
  • A
    Mitochondria.
  • B
    Chloroplast.
  • C
    Chromosome.
  • Vacuole.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Vacuole.
Vacuole.
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MCQ 1301 Mark
Electron microscope has a high resolution power. This is due to:
  • A
    Electromagnetic lenses.
  • Very low wavelength of electron beam.
  • C
    Low wavelength of light source used.
  • D
    High numerical aperture of glass lenses used.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Very low wavelength of electron beam.
Very low wavelength of electron beam.
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MCQ 1311 Mark
Which of the following plastids stores starch?
  • Amyloplasts.
  • B
    Elaioplasts.
  • C
    Aleuroplasts.
  • D
    Chloroplasts.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Amyloplasts.
Amyloplasts.
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MCQ 1321 Mark
The cell organelle which lacks a membrane boundary:
  • A
    Chloroplast.
  • B
    Golgi body.
  • Ribosome.
  • D
    Mitochondria.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Ribosome.
Ribosome.
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MCQ 1331 Mark
A major break through in the studies of cells came with the development of electron microscope. This is because.
  • A
    The resolving power of the electron microscope is $200-350\ nm$ as compared to $0.1-0.2$ for the light microscope.
  • B
    Electron beam can pass through thick materials, whereas light microscopy required thin sections.
  • C
    The electron microscope is more powerful than the light microscope as it uses a beam of electrons which has wavelength much longer than that of photons.
  • The resolution power of the electron microscope is much higher than that of the light microscope.
Answer
Correct option: D.
The resolution power of the electron microscope is much higher than that of the light microscope.
The resolution power of the electron microscope is much higher than that of the light microscope.
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MCQ 1341 Mark
The outer layer of vacuole is called:
  • Tonoplast.
  • B
    Leucoplast.
  • C
    Cell wall.
  • D
    Plasmalayer.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Tonoplast.
Tonoplast.
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MCQ 1351 Mark
Select the wrong statement from the following:
  • A
    Both chloroplasts and mitochondria contain an inner and an outer membrane.
  • Both chloroplasts and mitochondria have an internal compartment, the thylakoid space bounded by the thylakoid membrane.
  • C
    Both chloroplasts and mitochondria contain $\text{DNA.}$
  • D
    The chloroplasts are generally much larger than mitochondria.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Both chloroplasts and mitochondria have an internal compartment, the thylakoid space bounded by the thylakoid membrane.
Both chloroplasts and mitochondria have an internal compartment, the thylakoid space bounded by the thylakoid membrane.
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MCQ 1361 Mark
The bright colours of ripe fruits are due to:
  • A
    Leucoplasts
  • B
    Chloroplasts
  • C
    Amyloplasts
  • Chromoplasts
Answer
Correct option: D.
Chromoplasts
Plastids are organelles found in plant cells. These are involved in the synthesis and storage of food.
Plastids are of different types$- (1)$ chloroplasts, $(2)$ chromoplasts, $(3)$ leucoplasts.
Chromoplasts are plastids that are coloured due to the pigments that are produced and stored inside them that is not chlorophyll.
They are found in fruits, flowers, roots, and senescent leaves and are responsible for their different colours.
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MCQ 1371 Mark
The smooth $E.R.$ is generally made up of:
  • A
    Cisternae
  • Tubules
  • C
    Vesicle
  • D
    All of the above
Answer
Correct option: B.
Tubules
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is connected to the nuclear envelope and consists of tubules that are located near the cell periphery.
These tubules sometimes branch forming a network that is reticular in appearance.
The network of smooth endoplasmic reticulum allows for an increased surface area to be devoted to the action or storage of key enzymes and the products of these enzymes.
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MCQ 1381 Mark
Which of the following stains is not used for staining chromosomes?
  • A
    Basic Fuchsin.
  • Safranin.
  • C
    Methylene green.
  • D
    Armine.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Safranin.
Other stains in the option are used for staining chromosomes or nucleus whereas safranin is generally used as counter stain in gram staining.
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MCQ 1391 Mark
Which is concerned with autolysis:
  • A
    Ribosomes
  • Golgi bodies
  • C
    Lysosomes
  • D
    Oxysomes
Answer
Correct option: B.
Golgi bodies
ysosomes are rich in a variety of hydrolytic enzymes or acid hydrolases.
Autophagic lysosomes perform autophagy. Autophagy is dependent on hydrolytic enzymes. Lysosomes are important in metamorphosis,
i.e., eating away larval organs, removal of obstructions, intracellular scavenging, osteogenesis, fertilization, etc.
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MCQ 1401 Mark
$............... ($animal cell structure$)$ is characterized by selective permeability:
  • A
    Chromosome
  • Cell membrane
  • C
    Cell wall
  • D
    Ribosomes
Answer
Correct option: B.
Cell membrane
The plasma membrane or cell membrane is the outer covering of all cell but in plant cells, it is present below the cell wall.
It is selectively permeable to ions and organic molecules and controls the movement of substances in and out of cells apart from cell$-$cell recognition.
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MCQ 1411 Mark
In which one of the following is nitrogen not a constituent?
  • A
    Pepsin.
  • Idioblast.
  • C
    Bacteriochlorophyll.
  • D
    Invertase.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Idioblast.
Idioblast.
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MCQ 1421 Mark
Which of the following plastids stores proteins?
  • A
    Amyloplasts.
  • B
    Elaioplasts.
  • Aleuroplasts.
  • D
    Chloroplasts.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Aleuroplasts.
Aleuroplasts.
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MCQ 1431 Mark
Which organelle is also known as 'suicide bag of the cell'?
  • A
    $ER.$
  • Lysosome.
  • C
    Vacuole.
  • D
    Plastid.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Lysosome.
Lysosome.
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MCQ 1441 Mark
Resolution power is the ability to:
  • A
    Distinguish two trees.
  • Distinguish two close objects.
  • C
    Distinguish amongst organelles.
  • D
    Magnify image.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Distinguish two close objects.
Distinguish two close objects.
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MCQ 1451 Mark
The main organelle involved in modification and routing of newly synthesized proteins to their destinations is:
  • A
    Chloroplast.
  • B
    Mitochondria.
  • C
    Lysosome.
  • Endoplasmic reticulum.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Endoplasmic reticulum.
Endoplasmic reticulum.
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MCQ 1461 Mark
Cell recognition and adhesion are facilitated by components of plasma membrane. These components are generally.
  • Glycolipids and glycoproteins.
  • B
    Both lipids and proteins.
  • C
    Protein molecules alone.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Glycolipids and glycoproteins.
Glycolipids and glycoproteins.
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MCQ 1471 Mark
The cell division in blue green algae similar to that in:
  • Bacteria
  • B
    Brown algae
  • C
    Green algae
  • D
    Higher plants
Answer
Correct option: A.
Bacteria
Blue$-$green algae is Cyanobacteria which is a prokaryote that obtains their energy from photosynthesis.
So, the division will be same as that of bacteria.
Here, brown algae, green algae and higher plants are all eukaryotic organisms.
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MCQ 1481 Mark
Quasi$-$fluid nature of membrane is due to:
  • Phospholipid.
  • B
    Peripheral protein.
  • C
    Integral protein.
  • D
    Sugar moiety.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Phospholipid.
Phospholipid.
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MCQ 1491 Mark
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is well developed in the cells which synthesize.
  • Steorids.
  • B
    Carbohydrates.
  • C
    Proteins.
  • D
    All of these.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Steorids.
Steorids.
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MCQ 1501 Mark
Which of the following cell organelle remains enveloped by a single unit membrane?
  • Lysosomes.
  • B
    Chloroplast.
  • C
    Mitochondria.
  • D
    Nucleus.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Lysosomes.
Lysosomes.
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MCQ 1511 Mark
Match the columns.
$1.$
Cytoskeleton
$A.$
Hair$-$like outgrowth
$2.$
Flagella
$B.$
Proximal region of centriole
$3.$
Hub
$C.$
Bristle$-$like structures
$4.$
Fimbriae
$D.$
Filamentous protein structure
  • $1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C$
  • B
    $1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A$
  • C
    $1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C$
  • D
    $1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C$
A filamentous protein structure present in the cytoplasm is called cytoskeleton. Flagella is a hair$-$like outgrowths of the cell membrane. The central part of the proximal region of the centriole is called hub. Fimbriae are small bristle like fibres sprouting out of the cell
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MCQ 1521 Mark
In chloroplasts, chlorophyll is present in the.
  • A
    Outer membrane.
  • B
    Inner membrane.
  • Thylakoids.
  • D
    Stroma.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Thylakoids.
Thylakoids.
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MCQ 1531 Mark
The cell organelle not included in the endomembrane system, is:
  • A
    Endoplasmic reticulum.
  • B
    Lysosomes.
  • Mitochondria.
  • D
    Golgi apparatus.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Mitochondria.
Mitochondria.
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MCQ 1541 Mark
Which of the following organisms have a prokaryotic cell?
  • Cyanobacteria.
  • B
    Algae.
  • C
    Fungi.
  • D
    Amoeba.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Cyanobacteria.
Cyanobacteria.
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MCQ 1551 Mark
The fluidity of membranes in a plant in cold weather may be maintained by:
  • 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.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Increasing the number of phospholipids with unsaturated hydrocarbon tails.
Increasing the number of phospholipids with unsaturated hydrocarbon tails.
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MCQ 1561 Mark
Select one which is not true for ribosome:
  • A
    Made of two sub$-$units.
  • B
    Form polysome.
  • C
    May attach to $\text{m+RNA.}$
  • Have no role in protien synthesis.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Have no role in protien synthesis.
Ribosome is truly called as protein factory and they play a vital role in protein synthesis.
Thus, the statement that ribosome’s have no role in protein synthesis is not true.
Other statements are true for ribosome Ribosome’s are made up of two subunits,
i.e., large and small.
In prokaryotes it is $70S (50S$ and $80S)$. In eukaryotes it is $80S (60S$ and $40S).$
Polyribosome’s several ribosomes attach to a single $\text{mRNA}$ and form a chain like structure.
Polysomes they are formed by the attachment of ribosome’s with $\text{mRNA.}$
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MCQ 1571 Mark
What is the basis of classification of chromosomes?
  • A
    Position of Telomeres.
  • Position of centromere.
  • C
    Size of arms of chromosome.
  • D
    All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Position of centromere.
Position of centromere.
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MCQ 1581 Mark
Who proposed the fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane?
  • A
    Benda.
  • B
    Schleiden and Schwann.
  • Singer and Nicolson.
  • D
    Robert Brown.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Singer and Nicolson.
Fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane was proposed by Singer and Nicolson in $1972$.
According to this model, the membrane does not have a uniform position of lipids and proteins but is instead a mosaic of the two.
Further, the membrane is not solid but is quasi fluid.
This nature of biomembrane is responsible for properties like repair, dynamic nature, ability to fuse, endocytosis etc.
Fluid$-$mosaic model postulates that the lipid molecules are present in a viscous bilayer as in lamellar model.
Protein molecules occur at places both inside and on the outer side of lipid bilayer
i.e., protein icebergs in a sea of lipids.
The internal proteins are called intrinsic or integral proteins while the external ones are known as extrinsic or peripheral proteins.
Some of the integral proteins run throughout the lipid bilayer.
They are called tunnel proteins or transmembrane proteins.
Glycolipids as well as glycoproteins are found on the external face of lipid bilayer membrane.
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