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In prokaryotic cell,
I. enveloped genetic material is present
II. ribosomes are absent
III. an organised nucleus is absent
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I. enveloped genetic material is present
II. ribosomes are absent
III. an organised nucleus is absent
The correct option is
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Correct option: C
Only III
Option C (Only III) is correct because prokaryotic cells lack an organized nucleus.
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synthesis of RNA and DNA was carried out first by
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Correct option: A
Ochoa and Nirenberg
Option B (Ochoa and Kornberg) is correct because they were the first to carry out in vitro synthesis of RNA and DNA, respectively.
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During DNA replication in prokaryotes, DNA is anchored to
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Correct option: B
Mesosome
Option B (Mesosome) is correct because in prokaryotes, DNA is anchored to the mesosome during replication.
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Cell Theory was propounded in 1838 – 39 by
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Correct option: C
1 and 2
Option C (1 and 2) is correct because Schleiden and Schwann proposed the cell theory in 1838-39.
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Select the right option which relates to Schwann regarding the following statement I. He reported that cells have a thin outer layer which is today known as plasma membrane II. Cell wall is a unique character of the plant cell III. Body of plants and animals are composed of cells and product of cells Choose the correct option from below
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Correct option: C
All are correct
Option C (All are correct) is correct because all three statements accurately describe Schwann's contributions to cell theory.
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Cell wall consists of
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Correct option: D
Lignin, hemicelluloses, pectin and cellulose
Option D (Lignin, hemicelluloses, pectin and cellulose) is correct because these are the major components of the plant cell wall.
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Choose the incorrect about mitochondria
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Correct option: A
Has 80S ribosome
Has 80S ribosome is incorrect because mitochondria have 70S ribosomes, similar to prokaryotes, not 80S ribosomes which are found in the eukaryotic cytoplasm.
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What is a genophore?
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Correct option: B
DNA and RNA in prokaryotes
Option A (DNA in prokaryotes) is correct because a genophore is the DNA molecule in a prokaryotic cell, often circular and not enclosed in a nucleus.
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The shape of chromosome is determined by?
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Correct option: B
Centromere
Option B (Centromere) is correct because the position of the centromere determines the shape of the chromosome during cell division (metaphase).
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Select the wrong statement about prokaryotic cells.
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Correct option: C
All prokaryotes have a cell wall surrounding the cell membrane.
Option C (All prokaryotes have a cell wall surrounding the cell membrane) is the wrong statement because some prokaryotes, like Mycoplasma, lack a cell wall.
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Which of the given chromosomes appear L-shaped during anaphase?
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Correct option: B
Sub-metacentric
Option B (Sub-metacentric) is correct because sub-metacentric chromosomes have centromeres slightly away from the middle, resulting in L-shaped appearance during anaphase.
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Which of the following statements are correct? I. Human RBC is about 7.0 in diameter II. Cytoplasm is the main arena of cellular activities III. The shape of the cells may vary with the function they perform IV. Various chemical reactions occur in cytoplasm to keep the cell in the living state Choose the correct option
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Correct option: C
I, II, III and IV
Option C (I, II, III and IV) is correct because all four statements are accurate descriptions of cell characteristics and functions.
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How many statements are not incorrect?
1) Schleiden gave the cell hypothesis
2) Golgi bodies are extensive and continuous with the outer membrane of the nucleus
3) Endomembranous system contains vacuoles
4) Peroxisomes coordinate with Golgi bodies
1) Schleiden gave the cell hypothesis
2) Golgi bodies are extensive and continuous with the outer membrane of the nucleus
3) Endomembranous system contains vacuoles
4) Peroxisomes coordinate with Golgi bodies
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Correct option: B
1
Option B (1) is correct because only statement 3 is not incorrect, meaning it is correct. The other statements are false.
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Beet root if kept in cold water anthocyanin does not come out due to plasma membrane which is
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Correct option: B
Impermeable to anthocyanins
Option B (Impermeable to anthocyanins) is correct because if anthocyanins don't come out, the plasma membrane is not allowing them to pass through.
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The small rounded knob like fragment in a chromosome lying beyond the secondary constriction is?
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Correct option: C
Satellite
Option C (Satellite) is correct because a satellite is a small, rounded knob-like structure on a chromosome, located beyond a secondary constriction.
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Read the following and choose the incorrect statement.
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Correct option: A
The only work of cell wall is to provide barrier to undesirable macromolecule
Option A is correct because the cell wall has multiple functions, not just acting as a barrier.
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Cilia are
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Correct option: D
All of the above
Option D (All of the above) is correct because cilia are short, hair-like processes with sweeping movements and are more numerous than flagella.
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Based on the coordinated functions of cell organelles,
choose the odd one from the following options
choose the odd one from the following options
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Correct option: A
Peroxysome
Option A (Peroxysome) is the odd one because the other three (Lysosome, Golgi complex, Vacuole) are part of the endomembrane system.
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Cell adhesion and cell recognition occur due to biochemicals of cell membrane named
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Correct option: C
Glycoproteins and glycolipids
Option C (Glycoproteins and glycolipids) is correct because glycoproteins and glycolipids, located on the cell surface, play crucial roles in cell adhesion and cell recognition.
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The prokaryotic cell does not contain
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Correct option: B
Mitochondria
Option B (Mitochondria) is correct because prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria.
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Assertion (A): A cell membrane shows fluid behavior.
Reason (R): A membrane is a mosaic or composite of diverse lipids and proteins.
Reason (R): A membrane is a mosaic or composite of diverse lipids and proteins.
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Correct option: B
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
Option B (If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion) is correct because while both statements are true, the reason doesn't directly explain why the membrane shows fluid behavior.
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Choose the correct statements
(A) Polar molecules cannot pass through non polar lipid layer since they require carrier proteins.
(B) The plant cell vacuole plays role in osmoregulation.
(C) Golgi apparatus is the site of synthesis of proteins and glycolipids.
(D) Plasmid DNA shows resistance to antibiotics .
(E) On cell maturation, secondary wall is formed as deposition towards the outside the primary wall.
(A) Polar molecules cannot pass through non polar lipid layer since they require carrier proteins.
(B) The plant cell vacuole plays role in osmoregulation.
(C) Golgi apparatus is the site of synthesis of proteins and glycolipids.
(D) Plasmid DNA shows resistance to antibiotics .
(E) On cell maturation, secondary wall is formed as deposition towards the outside the primary wall.
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Correct option: B
A, B, D only
Option B is correct because polar molecules need carrier proteins, plant cell vacuoles help in osmoregulation, and plasmid DNA confers antibiotic resistance.
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In animal cell, reserve food is usually
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Correct option: D
Glycogen and fat
Option D (Glycogen and fat) is correct because animal cells primarily store reserve food in the form of glycogen and fat.
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The common feature between chloroplast and mitochondria is
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Correct option: D
ds circular DNA
ds circular DNA is the correct answer because both chloroplasts and mitochondria contain their own double-stranded circular DNA.
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In protoplasm fat store in the form of:
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Correct option: B
Triglyceride
Option B (Triglyceride) is correct because fats are stored in protoplasm in the form of triglycerides, which are composed of glycerol and three fatty acids.
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Which of the following represents prokaryotic cells?
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Correct option: D
All of these
Option D (All of these) is correct because PPLO (Pleuro Pneumonia Like Organisms), Mycoplasma, and Bacteria are all examples of prokaryotic cells.
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Cellulose, the most important constituent of plant cell wall is made up of
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Correct option: D
Unbranched chain of glucose molecules liked by 1-4 glycosidic bond
Option D (Unbranched chain of glucose molecules liked by 1-4 glycosidic bond) is correct because cellulose consists of unbranched chains of glucose linked by beta 1-4 glycosidic bonds.
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Which of the following is correct for middle lamella of eukaryotic cell?
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Correct option: D
All of the above
Option D (All of the above) is correct because the middle lamella is formed during cytokinesis, consists mainly of calcium pectate, and holds neighboring cells together.
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Both the membranes of mitochondrion are
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Correct option: B
Structurally as well as functionally different
Structurally as well as functionally different is the correct answer because the inner and outer membranes of the mitochondrion have distinct structures (e.g., cristae in the inner membrane) and perform different functions (e.g., electron transport chain in the inner membrane).
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Correct sequence of layers of bacterial cell envelope is
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Correct option: B
Glycocalyx cell wall cell membrane
Option B (Glycocalyx cell wall cell membrane) is correct because the glycocalyx is the outermost layer, followed by the cell wall, and then the cell membrane.
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