The document contains a test on cell biology concepts. It includes 34 multiple choice questions testing understanding of topics like the cell theory, structures and functions of plant and animal cells, microscopy techniques, and levels of organization in multicellular organisms. The questions cover foundational knowledge about cells as the basic units of structure and function in living things.
The document contains a test on cell biology concepts. It includes 34 multiple choice questions testing understanding of topics like the cell theory, structures and functions of plant and animal cells, microscopy techniques, and levels of organization in multicellular organisms. The questions cover foundational knowledge about cells as the basic units of structure and function in living things.
The document contains a test on cell biology concepts. It includes 34 multiple choice questions testing understanding of topics like the cell theory, structures and functions of plant and animal cells, microscopy techniques, and levels of organization in multicellular organisms. The questions cover foundational knowledge about cells as the basic units of structure and function in living things.
The document contains a test on cell biology concepts. It includes 34 multiple choice questions testing understanding of topics like the cell theory, structures and functions of plant and animal cells, microscopy techniques, and levels of organization in multicellular organisms. The questions cover foundational knowledge about cells as the basic units of structure and function in living things.
1. Which of the following are the functions of nucleic acids?
(1) Carry genetic information (2) As a component of cell membrane (3) Determine the features of an organism A (1) and (2) only B (1) and (3) only C (2) and (3) only D (1), (2) and (3) only
2. Which of the following statements about the Cell Theory is correct?
A It states the differences between plant cells and animal cells. B It describes how cells divide to form new cells. C It states that all organisms are made up of one or more cells. D It states that all cells have a nucleus, a cell membrane and cytoplasm.
3. Which of the following statements about the cell theory is/are correct? (1) All cells come from pre-existing cells. (2) The development of the cell theory depends on the invention of microscope. (3) All organisms are made up of two or more cells. A (1) only B (3) only C (1) and (2) only D (2) and (3) only
4. All living cells possess
A a cell wall, a nucleus and cytoplasm. B a cell membrane, a vacuole and cytoplasm. C a cell membrane, a nucleus and cytoplasm. D a cell membrane, cytoplasm and ribosomes.
5. Which of the following statements about the nucleus are correct?
(1) It is the site where many metabolic reactions take place. (2) It is the site where genetic materials are located. (3) It is bounded by a membrane. A (1) and (2) only B (1) and (3) only C (2) and (3) only D (1), (2) and (3) 6. Which of the following statements concerning the discovery of cells are correct? (1) Robert Hooke was the first person to use the term ‘cell’. (2) Robert Hooke proposed the cell theory after his observation of a piece of cork. (3) Schleiden and Schwann observed both plants and animals and came to the conclusion that both plants and animals are composed of cells. A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)
7. Which of the following statements about microscopes are correct?
(1) The design of the light microscope used today is similar to that in the nineteenth century. (2) Scanning electron microscopes can only produce black and white images. (3) The microscopes most commonly used today are light microscopes, transmission electron microscopes and scanning electron microscopes. A (1) and (2) only B (1) and (3) only C (2) and (3) only D (1), (2) and (3)
8. When a water molecule moves from the cell sap of a mesophyll cell to the outside, it might meet the following structures during its journey: (1) cell wall (2) cytoplasm (3) chloroplast (4) cell membrane (5) tonoplast The order in which it would meet these structures would be A. (2), (3), (4), (5), (1). B. (3), (5), (4), (2), (1). C. (5), (4), (3), (2), (1). D. (5), (2), (3), (4), (1).
9. The diameter of the field of view of a microscope was measured and found to be 0.2 mm. When certain animal cells were observed under the microscope, it was estimated that 4 cells lying edge-to-edge would occupy the diameter. The average diameter of each of these cells was A. 0.02 mm. B. 0.05 mm. C. 0.5 mm. D. 0.8 mm.
10. Using the same microscope as in the above question, certain other cells were found to be 0.04 mm in length. The number of these cells that would have to put end-to-end to make a row of cells 1 cm long would be A. 2000. B. 500. C. 250. D. 200.
11. The diagram below shows a plant cell. Which structures are selectively permeable? 1 2 3 4 5 A. 1 and 2 only B. 1, 2 and 5 only C. 2, 3 and 5 only D. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
12. Which of the following are the components of cell membrane?
proteins (1) carbohydrates (2) phospholipids (3) glycogen (4) A. (1), (2) and (3) only B. (1), (3) and (4) only C. (2), (3) and (4) only D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)
13. Some cells were observed under a microscope at different magnifications. If the diagram of the microscope was not adjusted during the observation, which of the following images would be the dimmest? A B
C D
14. Student observed some cells under a microscope at different magnifications. The image changed from (1) to (2). P P
(1) (2) Which of the following sequences of steps results in this change? (1) rotate the coarse adjustment knob (2) rotate the fine adjustment knob (3) adjust the diaphragm (4) rotate the nosepiece (5) move the slide to the left (6) move the slide to the right A (1) → (3) → (4) → (5) B (3) → (5) → (6) → (4) C (4) → (6) → (1) → (2) D (5) → (4) → (2) → (3)
15. A student observed a living animal under a microscope. The animal was observed to move from right to left and was going to move out of view. If the student wished to bring the animal back to the centre of view, he should: A. Shift the microscope slide slightly to the right. B. Shift the microscope slide slightly to the left. C. Rotate the coarse adjustment knob D. Change the eyepiece to a higher magnification
16. Whenever you want to magnify an object you have viewed under low power, first of all, you should A. Change the slide which is suitable for further magnification B. Turn the high power objective in position C. Re-adjust the illumination for magnification D. Move the object for magnification to the centre of view
17. When you observe the onion epidermal cells under the light microscope, adding iodine solution will probably make the A. The cell membranes more clear B. The nuclei well-stained C. The cell wall well-defined D. The cytoplasm more diffused 18. Which of the following cannot be observed under a light microscope? A. Amoeba B. bacteria C. chloroplasts D. viruses
19. Which of the following correctly states the example of tissues and its corresponding cells? Tissues Corresponding cells A. leaf epidermis mesophyll cells B. blood lymphocytes C. xylem guard cells D. cornea rod cells
20. The diagram below shows some cells from a plant epidermis.
Which of the following statements of X is/are correct?
(1) It can be found in plant cells only. (2) It contains genetic material. (3) It controls all cellular activities. A (1) only B (3) only C (1) and (2) only D (2) and (3) only
21. The diagram below shows two different cells.
Which of the following is not a correct comparison of cells X and Y? Cell X Cell Y A genetic material lying in cytoplasm genetic material enclosed in nucleus B cell wall absent cell wall present C chloroplast absent chloroplast present D nuclear membrane absent nuclear membrane present
22. A sample of organic compound was tested. It was proved that the sample contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur. Which of the following is most likely the compound? A phospholipid B cellulose C protein D nucleic acid
23. Which of the following protects plant cells from mechanical damages? A cell membrane B cell wall C nucleus D vacuole
24. Green plant cells make their own food because they have A a nucleus. B mitochondria. C vacuoles. D chloroplasts.
25. Cells that have a higher level of activity have more
A nucleus. B cytoplasm. C mitochondria. D chloroplasts.
26. Mitochondria are organelles for
A photosynthesis. B controlling the movement of materials into and out of the cells. C respiration. D controlling cell activities.
27. Which of the following is/are the function(s) of the cell membrane? (1) controlling the movement of materials into and out of the cells (2) enclosing the cytoplasm (3) supporting the cells A (1) only B (2) only C (1) and (2) only D (1), (2) and (3)
28. Which of the following is the image of the letter 'G' observed under the microscope? A B C D
29. The granules in plant cells may contain
A starch. B cell sap. C chlorophyll. D cellulose.
30. The following mature human cell contains
(1) cytoplasm. (2) nucleus. (3) mitochondria. A (1) only B (1) and (3) only C (2) and (3) only D (1), (2) and (3) 31. Which of the following images is seen if the word ‘pod’ is viewed under a microscope?
pod
A boq B doq C pod D qob
32. The following diagram shows the technique in lowering the cover slip to cover the specimen.
specimen stain
Why must the edge of the cover slip touch the stain before it is lowered? A To make sure the stain spread out evenly. B To protect the specimen from breaking into pieces. C To keep the temporary mount tidy for observation under a microscope. D To avoid the formation of air bubbles under the cover slip.
33. Comparing with unicellular organisms, what advantage do multicellular organisms have? A Multicellular organisms do not need special system for gas exchange. B Multicellular organisms do not need special system for support. C Multicellular organisms do not need special system for locomotion. D Multicellular organisms can have specialized cells for specific functions. 34. Which of the following is a correct example of the levels of human body organization? A epidermis --> skin --> respiratory system B bone --> skull --> circulatory system C muscle --> ovary --> endocrine system D nerve --> brain --> nervous system
35. Which of the following pairs of comparisons is not correct?
Animal cell Plant cell A relatively larger relatively smaller B no cell wall has cell wall C nucleus usually at the centre nucleus may be at one side of the cell D usually irregular in shape usually fixed in shape
36. Which of the following bio molecules contain carbon?
(1) carbohydrates (2) lipids (3) DNA A. (1) only B. (2) only C. (1) and (2) only D. (1), (2) and (3)
37. A tissue is A. a group of cells work together to carry out a unique function B. a group of organs work together to carry out a unique function C. a group of systems work together to perform a life D. group of organisms work together to form an ecological unit
