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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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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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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
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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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The prokaryotic cell does not contain
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Mitochondria
Option B (Mitochondria) is correct because prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria.
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The common feature between chloroplast and mitochondria is
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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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Cellulose, the most important constituent of plant cell wall is made up of
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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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Correct sequence of layers of bacterial cell envelope is
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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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Assume that an actively respiring cell has 3x number of in its cytoplasm and 2x number of entered into the cell. What is the process by which K+ transport has taken place?
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Correct option: B
Secondary active transport
Option B (Secondary active transport) is correct because the cell already has a higher concentration of K+, and more K+ is entering, indicating transport against the concentration gradient, coupled with another ion's movement.
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Select the incorrect statement w.r.t plasma membrane
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Tails of membrane lipids are hydrophilic
Option B (Tails of membrane lipids are hydrophilic) is correct because the tails of membrane lipids are hydrophobic, not hydrophilic.
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In prokaryotic cells,
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Correct option: D
All of the above
Option D (All of the above) is correct because prokaryotic cells lack internal compartments and a nucleus, and their ribosomes are 70S.
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Lipid bilayer is present in
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Correct option: A
Plasma membrane
Option A (Plasma membrane) is correct because the plasma membrane is characterized by having a lipid bilayer structure.
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Single membranous cell organelle is
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Correct option: B
Lysosome
Option B (Lysosome) is correct because lysosomes are single membrane-bound organelles responsible for intracellular digestion.
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Which of the following characteristic is correct about cell of plant cells?
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Correct option: D
All of the above
Option D is correct because the plant cell wall provides protection, facilitates cell-cell interaction, and acts as a barrier.
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Which one is the correct statement about the bacterial cell envelope?
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The outermost glycocalyx is followed by cell wall and plasma membrane
Option C (The outermost glycocalyx is followed by cell wall and plasma membrane) is correct because this is the correct order of the layers in a bacterial cell envelope.
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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
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Pilli – involved in locomotion
Option A (Pilli – involved in locomotion) is correct because pili are primarily involved in attachment and conjugation, not locomotion. Flagella are the primary structures for locomotion in bacteria.
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In prokaryotes, chromatophores are
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Correct option: D
Internal membrane system that may become extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria
Option D (Internal membrane system that may become extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria) is correct because chromatophores are internal membrane systems in photosynthetic bacteria that contain pigments for photosynthesis.
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Which of the given cell organelles do not contain DNA?
A. Mitochondria B. Chloroplast C. Golgi complex D. Lysosome
The correct ones are
A. Mitochondria B. Chloroplast C. Golgi complex D. Lysosome
The correct ones are
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C and D
Option D (C and D) is correct because Golgi complex and Lysosomes do not contain DNA, while Mitochondria and Chloroplasts do.
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If there are 120 adenine molecules in a B-DNA double helical structure showing 20 coils, what is the number of pyrimidine nucleotides forming three hydrogen bonds in it?
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80
Option D (All of these) is correct because secondary metabolites can be found in plant, fungal, and microbial cells.
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Select the incorrect about minisatellites
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Their copy number varies from individual to individual but not from chromosome to chromosome in an individual
Their copy number varies from individual to individual but not from chromosome to chromosome in an individual is incorrect because the copy number of minisatellites (VNTRs) can vary not only between individuals but also between homologous chromosomes within an individual.
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Metabolically active cells do not have vacuoles generally.
Water and minerals in metabolically active cells are consumed, not to be stored.
Water and minerals in metabolically active cells are consumed, not to be stored.
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and are correct and is the correct explanation of
Option A ( and are correct and is the correct explanation of ) is correct because metabolically active cells consume water and minerals, reducing the need for large vacuoles for storage.
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The component of endomembrane system that may have ribosomes on its surface
a. Is specialized in the synthesis of lipids
b. Is site of protein synthesis
c. Helps in formation of plasma membrane during cytokinesis
d. Consists of cisternae, vesicle and tubules
Choose the correct one(s).
a. Is specialized in the synthesis of lipids
b. Is site of protein synthesis
c. Helps in formation of plasma membrane during cytokinesis
d. Consists of cisternae, vesicle and tubules
Choose the correct one(s).
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Correct option: C
b and d
b and d is the correct answer because the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) has ribosomes (site of protein synthesis) and the endomembrane system consists of cisternae, vesicles, and tubules.
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Plasmodesmata connections helps in
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Correct option: D
Movement of substances between cells
Option D is correct because plasmodesmata are channels that allow the movement of substances between adjacent plant cells.
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Choose the correct statements
I. Passive cells are larger in size
II. Larger cells have lower surface volume ratio
III. To remain active, larger cells are either cylindrical in shape or possess several extensions of the cell membrane, like microvilli
IV. Microvilli are found in all those cells, which are active in absorption
V. Microvilli (membrane infoldings) occurs in transfer cells found in plants in the region of absorption or secretion of nutrients
Option containing all correct statements is
I. Passive cells are larger in size
II. Larger cells have lower surface volume ratio
III. To remain active, larger cells are either cylindrical in shape or possess several extensions of the cell membrane, like microvilli
IV. Microvilli are found in all those cells, which are active in absorption
V. Microvilli (membrane infoldings) occurs in transfer cells found in plants in the region of absorption or secretion of nutrients
Option containing all correct statements is
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Correct option: D
I, II, III, IV and V
Option D (I, II, III, IV and V) is correct because all the statements are correct regarding cell size, surface area to volume ratio, and microvilli.
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Which of the following differentiate plant cells from animal cells?
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Correct option: A
Large vacuole, plastid and cell wall
Option A (Large vacuole, plastid and cell wall) is correct because plant cells are characterized by having a large central vacuole, plastids (like chloroplasts), and a cell wall, which are generally absent in animal cells.
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In eukaryotes, basic structural unit made up of histone and DNA is
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Correct option: A
Nucleosome
Option A (Nucleosome) is correct because a nucleosome is the basic structural unit of chromatin, composed of histone proteins and DNA.
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Which statement is not true about prokaryotes?
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Correct option: A
DNA is completed with histones
Option A (DNA is completed with histones) is correct because prokaryotic DNA is not associated with histones.
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