Cell: The Unit of Life
1. Match the columns and find out the correct combination
a. A-5 B-3 C-1 D-4 E-2
b. A-5 B-3 C-2 D-4 E-1
c. A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 E-5
d. A-4 B-3 C-1 D-5 E-2
2. Name the British Zoologist who studied different types of
animal cells and reported that cells had a thin outer layer
which is today known as the plasma membrane :
A. Matthias Schleiden
B. Theodore Schwann
C. Rudolf Virchow
D. None of the above
3. Statement 1: Ribosomes are found in Eukaryotes only.
Statement 2: Within the cell, ribosomes are found only in the
cytoplasm.
A. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Correct
B. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Incorrect
C. Statement 1 is Correct
D. Statement 2 is Correct
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4. The diagram given below represent a fluid mosaic model
of plasma membrane. Match the components marked as
A,B,C,D&E in the diagram below from the list (I) to (vii)
i. Sugar ii. Peripheral Protein
iii. Lipid bilayer iv. Integral protein
v. Cytoplasm vi. Cell wall
vii. External protein
a. A-I B-ii C-iii D-iv E-v
b. A-ii B-I C-iii D-iv E-v
c. A-I B-ii C-iii D-iv E-vi
d. A-I B-ii C-iii D-vii E-v
5. In Amoeba and Paramoecium Osmoregulation occurs
through :
A. Pseudopodia
B. Nucleus
C. Contractile vacuole
D. Skin
6. Golgi apparatus is absent in :
A. Higher plants
B. Yeast
C. Bacteria and Blue – green algae
D. None of the above
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7. In the diagram of plant cell given below, identify (I), (ii)
& (III).
A. I-vacuole II-cell wall III-mitochondrion
B. I-vacuole II-cytoplasm III-mitochondrion
C. I-nucleus II-cel wall III-mitochondrion
D. I-nucleus II-cell wall III-chloroplast
8. Spindle fibres attach on to :
A. Centromere of the Chromosome
B. Kinetosome of the Chromosome
C. Telomere of the Chromosome
D. Kinetochore of the Chromosome
9. Extensive compartmentslisation of cytoplasm is a
characteristic feature of :
A. Some Eukaryotic cells
B. Some Prokaryotic cells
C. All Eukaryotic cells
D. All Prokaryotic cells
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10. Statement 1: Prokaryotic cells are generally larger
and multiply more rapidly than Eukaryotic cells.
Statement 2: Blue-green algae are Eukaryotic.
A. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Correct
B. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Incorrect
C. Statement 1 is Correct
D. Statement 2 is Correct
11. Mark the Incorrect statement :
A. Nucleoplasm contains Nucleolus & Chromatin
B. Nucleolus is a site for Lysosomal synthesis
C. Nucleus was discovered by Robert Brown
D. The nucleoli are spherical structures present in the
Nucleoplasm
12. Small disc – shaped structures at the surface of the
centromeres are called :
A. Chromosomes
B. Kinetochores
C. Centrioles
D. None of the above
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13. Statement 1 : In animal cells the vacuoles can occupy up
to 90℅ of the volume of the cell.
Statement 2: In Viruses, food vacuoles are formed by
engulfing the food particles.
A. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Correct
B. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Incorrect
C. Statement 1 is Correct
D. Statement 2 is Correct
14. What is the percentage of protein and lipid in the
membrane of the Erythrocyte of Human beings?
A. 50℅ and 42℅ respectively
B. 52℅ and 60℅ respectively
C. 42℅ and 50℅ respectively
D. 52℅ and 40℅ respectively
15. Fluid Mosaic model of Cell membrane was proposed in :
A. 1982
B. 1962
C. 1972
D. 1892
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16. Match column-I (cell organelle) with column-II
(function) and select the correct option.
a. I-C II-B III-A IV-D
b. I-B II-C III-D IV-A
c. I-B II-A III-D IV-C
d. I-B II-D III-C IV-A
17. Names of Schleiden and Schwann are associated
with :
A. Theory of cell lineage
B. Cell Theory
C. Protoplasm as the physical basis of life
D. Discovery of Nucleus
18. Statement 1: The cell envelope consists of a tightly
bound four layered structure.
Statement 2: The outermost layer of the cell envelope is
the Cell wall.
A. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Correct
B. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Incorrect
C. Statement 1 is Correct
D. Statement 2 is Correct
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19. Statement 1: The Endoplasmic reticulum bearing
Ribosomes on their surface is called Smooth
endoplasmic reticulum.
Statement 2: The Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the
major site for synthesis of lipid.
A. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Correct
B. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Incorrect
C. Statement 1 is Correct
D. Statement 2 is Correct
20. Identify the cell organelle based on the following
features :Centrally arranged near the nucleus, consists
of cisternae, performs the function of packaging
materials –
A. Lysosomes
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Endoplasmic reticulum
21. The vacuole is bound by a…… membrane called……
A. double, pellicle
B. Single, pellicle
C. Double, Aleurone layer
D. Single, tonoplast
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22. Statement 1: Lysosome enzymes are active at Acidic
pH.
Statement 2: Lysosomes are formed from Mitochondria.
A. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Correct
B. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Incorrect
C. Statement 1 is Correct
D. Statement 2 is Correct
23. Elaioplasts store :
A. Starch
B. Cellulose
C. Fats and oils
D. Proteins
24. The central part of the centriole called Hub is :
A. Cellulosic
B. Chitinous
C. Both a and b
D. Proteinaceous
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25. P and Q are the major sites for the synthesis of ____
respectively.
A. proteins, lipids
B. Lipids, proteins
C. Carbohydrates, lipids
D. Vitamins, proteins
26. 50S and 30S units together form:
A. 80S Prokaryotic Ribosomes
B. 70S Prokaryotic Ribosomes
C. 80S Eukaryotic Ribosomes
D. 80S Prokaryotic Ribosomes
27. Assertion : Nuclear membrane is found in
Eukaryotes.
Reason : No organelles like the ones in Eukaryotes, are
found in Prokaryotes.
A. Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is
Correct Explanation of Assertion.
B. Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not
Correct Explanation of Assertion
C. Assertion is True but Reason is False
D. Both Assertion and Reason are False
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28. Match the columns and find out the correct
combination
a. A-3 B-5 C-4 D-1
b. A-1 B-4 C-5 D-2
c. A-2 B-5 C-4 D-1
d. A-1 B-3 C-4 D-5
29. Mark the Correct statement :
A. Microbodies are Non- membrane bound vesicles
B. Microbodies are Membrane bound vesicles
C. Microbodies are absent in Plant cells
D. Microbodies are absent in both plant and animal cells
30. Statement 1 : Interphase nucleus is the nucleus of the
cell when it is not dividing.
Statement 2 : A nuclear membrane is composed up of
two membranes – an inner and an outer membrane.
A. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Correct
B. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Incorrect
C. Statement 1 is Correct
D. Statement 2 is Correct
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31. Statement 1: The phospholipids in a Cell membrane
are arranged in a bilayer.
Statement 2: In addition to Phospholipids, cell membrane
also consists cholesterol.
A. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Correct
B. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Incorrect
C. Statement 1 is Correct
D. Statement 2 is Correct
32. Which of the following is not a part of
Endomembrane system :
A. Endoplasmic reticulum
B. Golgi complex
C. Lysosomes
D. Ribosomes
33. The middle lamella is composed of :
A. Sodium pectate
B. Potassium sulphate
C. Calcium sulphate
D. Calcium pectate
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34. In which of the following column I is incorrectly
matched with column-II?
35. A chromosome with centromere slightly away from
the middle is called :
A. Acrocentric
B. Metacentric
C. Telocentric
D. Sub - metacentric
36. Satellite body is formed in Chromosome because of :
A. Primary constriction
B. Secondary constrictions
C. Tertiary constrictions
D. None of the above
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37. Match the following
A. a-I b-ii c-iv d-iii
B. a-iii b-iv C-II d-I
C. a-iv b-iii c-I d-ii
D. a-iii b-ii c-iv d-I
38. Which one of the following is not an inclusion body
found in prokaryotes?
A. Polysome
B. Glycogen granule
C. Both a and b
D. Cyanophycean granule
39. Chromatin contains :
A. RNA only
B. DNA and histones
C. RNA and histones
D. DNA, RNA , histones and non – histone proteins
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40. Which of the following layer of cell envelope
determines the shape of the cell provides a strong
structural support to it:
A. Cell wall
B. Cell membrane
C. Glycocalyx
D. Plasma membrane
41. Which of the following correctly represents the
function of Mesosome :
A. Helps in cell wall formation
B. Helps in DNA Replication
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
42. Bacterial cells:
A. are motile
B. Are non-motile
C. Have membrane bound cell organelles
D. May be motile or non – motile
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43. Match column-I (scientists) with column-II (discovery)
and select the correct option.
a. A-I B-III C-IV D-II
b. A-I B-III C-II D-IV
c. A-III B-I C-IV D-II
d. A-I B-IV C-II D-III
44. PPLO is:
A.Bacteria
B. Virus
C. Viroid
D. Mycoplasma
45. Statement 1 : Mycoplasma have cell wall surrounding
the cell membrane.
Statement 2 : The fluid matrix filling the Prokaryotic cell
is the Cytoplasm.
A. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Correct
B. Both Statement 1 and 2 are Incorrect
C. Statement 1 is Correct
D. Statement 2 is Correct
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46. Match the columns and find out the correct
combination
a. A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
b. A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2
c. A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2
d. A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4
47. Mark the odd one out with respect to the parts of
Bacterial flagellum:
A. Hook
B. Pili
C. Basal body
D. Filament
48. The main area for various activities of a cell is :
A. Mitochondria
B. Cytoplasm
C. Nucleus
D. Plasma membrane
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49. Which of the following are non-membrane bound
organelles :
A. Lysosomes
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosomes
D. Golgi apparatus
50. Peptide synthesis inside a cell takes place in :
A. Ribosomes
B. Chloroplast
C. Mitochondria
D. Chromoplast
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Answers
1)A 25)B 49)C
2)B 26)B 50)A
3)B 27)C
4)A 28)C
5)C 29)B
6)C 30)A
7)A 31)A
8)D 32)D
9)C 33)D
10)B 34)C
11)B 35)D
12)B 36)B
13)B 37)B
14)D 38)A
15)C 39)D
16)B 40)A
17)B 41)C
18)B 42)D
19)D 43)A
20)C 44)D
21)D 45)D
22)C 46)A
23)C 47)B
24)D 48)B
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