1.Different cells have different sizes.

Arrange the following cells in an ascending order of their

size. Choose the correct option among the followings:
i. Mycoplasma ii. Ostrich eggs
iii. Human RBC iv. Bacteria​
1.ii, i, iii and iv
2.iii, ii, i and iv
3.i, iv, iii and ii
4.i, ii, iii and iv
Ans : 3

2.The term ‘cell’ was introduced by:​

1.Robert Hooke
2.Fontana
3.Robert brown
4.Alfred Wallace
Ans : 1

3.Which of the following is the smallest cell?​

1.Virus
2.PPLO
3.Acetabularia
4.Chlamydomonas
Ans :​ 2

4.Match Column-I with Column-II and select the CORRECT option from the codes given below.
​ Column-I​ ​ Column-II
A.Leeuwenhoek​ (i)First saw and
described a living
cell
B.Robert Brown. (ii)Presence of cell
wall is unique to
plant cells
C.Schleiden. (iii)Discovered the
nucleus
D.Schwann​ (iv)All plants are
composed of
different kind of
cells
1.A-(i), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(ii)
2.A-(i), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(iv)
3.A-(iii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(ii)
4.A-(i), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(iii)
Ans :​ 1

5.Unicellular microscopic living organisms were first studied by​

1.Robert Hooke
2.Priestley
3.Pasteur
4.Leeuwenhoek
Ans :​ 4

6.Assertion : Cells vary greatly in their shape.

Reason : The shape of cell does not depend on the function they perform.​ 4
1.If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
2.If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
3.If assertion is true but reason is false
4.If both assertion and reason are false
Ans :​ 3
are long as they have to form long water conducting channels.

7.The study related to the structure and function of a cell called as​
1.Physiology
2.Cell biology
3.Histology
4.Cytology
Ans :​ 2

8.Read the following five statements (A to E) about cell theory and select the option with all
correct statements:
(A) Schleiden and Schwann together formulated the cell theory.
(B) Theodore Schwann (1839) studied different types of plant cell and reported that cells had a
thin outer layer which is today known as the ‘plasma membrane’.
(C) Rudolf Virchow (1855) first explained that cells divided and new cells are formed from
pre-existing cell (Omnis cellula-e cellula ).
(D) Schwann (1839) proposed the hypothesis that the bodies of animals and plants are
composed of cells and products of cells.
(E) Cell theory cleary explain the origin and reproduction of cells in plants as well as animals.​
1.(A), (C) and (D)
2.(A), (B) and (E)
3.(A), (D) and (D)
4.(B), (C) and (E)
Ans :​ 1

9.‘Omnis cellula e cellula’ (all cell from cells).The above statement was given by:
1.Robert Brown
2.M.J. Schleiden
3.Rudolf Virchow
4.Theodor Schwann
Ans :​ 3

10.Assertion : The cells that have membrane bound organelles are called eukaryotic.
Reason : The cells that lack membrane bound organelles are called prokaryotic.
1.If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
2.If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
3.If assertion is true but reason is false
4.If both assertion and reason are false
Ans :​ 2

11.The longest cell in the human body is

1.Liver cell
2.Muscle cell
3.Neuroglia cell
4.Nerve cell
Ans :​ 4

12.Plant cell wall mainly consists of:​

1.Starch
2.Protein
3.Cellulose
4.None of these
Ans :​ 3

13.Which pair of structures are usually found in both plant and animal cells?​
1.Nucleus and cell wall
2.Nucleolus and chloroplast
3.Cell membrane and cell wall
4.Cell membrane and nucleolus
Ans :​ 4

14.Animal cell differs from plant cell in possessing:​

1.Vacuoles
2.Plastids
3.Centrosomes
4.Mitochondria
Ans :​ 3

14.Protoplasm includes _________​

1.Only cell-organelles
2.Only nucleoplasm
3.Nucleoplasm and cytoplasm
4.None of the above
Ans :​ 3

15.Which of the following structures is not found in a prokaryotic cell?​

1.Ribosome
2.Mesosome
3.Plasma membrane
4.Nuclear envelope
Ans :​ 4

16.Which of the following sentences is correct?​

1.In prokaryotes there are no membrane bound cell organelles.
2.Cells of all living organisms have a nucleus.
3.Cells are formed de novo from abiotic materials.
4.Both animal and plant cells have a wall defined cell wall
Ans :​ 1

17.(i) They help in respiration.

(ii) They help in cell wall formation.
(iii) They help in DNA replication.
(iv) They increase surface area of plasma membrane.
Which of the following prokaryotic structures has all the above roles?​
1.Ribosome
2.Lysosome
3.Polysome
4.Mesosome
Ans :​ 4

18.Comparing small and large cells, which statement is correct?​

1.Small cells have a small surface area per volume ratio.
2.Exchange rate of nutrients is fast with large cells.
3.Exchange rate of nutrients is slow with small cells.
4.Small cells have a large surface area per volume ratio.
Ans :​ 4
Exp :​ Small cells have a large surface area per volume ratio.

19.Chromosomes in a bacterial cell is 1 in number and:​

1.Are always linear
2.Are always circular
3.Can be circular as well as linear within the same cell
4.Can be either circular or linear, but never both within the same cell
Ans :​ 2

20.Extension of plasma membrane in prokaryotes is:​

1.ER
2.Ribosome
3.Mesosome
4.None of these
Ans :​ 3
Exp :​ Mesosome

21.All monerans:​
1.Demonstrate a long circular strand of DNA not found enclosed in a nuclear membrane
2.Contain DNA and RNA
3.Are bacteria
4.All of the above
Ans :​ 4

22.The sedimentation coefficient of complete ribosome in bacterial cell is​

1.70S
2.80S
3.78S
4.73S
Ans :​ 1

23.In prokaryotic cells, the enzymes involved in the oxidation of metabolites are associated with​
1.Nucleus
2.Nucleoid
3.Ribosomes
4.Plasma membrane
Ans :​ 4

24.Read the given statements and select the CORRECT option.

Statement 1 : In prokaryotes mitochondria are absent.
Statement 2 : In prokaryotes mesosomes are present which help in respiration.​
1.Both statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1
2.Both statements 1 and 2 are correct but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of
statement 1
3.Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
4.Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect
Ans :​ 2

25.____are self replicating, extra chromosomal segments of double stranded circular and naked
DNA, present in a bacterial cell.​
1.Plasmids
2.Nucleoid
3.Mesosomes
4.Bacteriophages
Ans :​ 1

26.CORRECT sequence of layers of bacterial cell envelope from outward to inward is​
1. Cell wall→Glycocalyx→Cell membrane

2. Cell membrane→Glycocalyx→Cell wall

3. Glycocalyx→Cell wall→Cell membrane

4. Glycocalyx→Cell membrane→Cell wall

Ans :​ 3
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27.Mesosomes are the infoldings of cell membrane, which

(i) are present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
(ii) help in cell wall formation, DNA replication and respiration.
(iii) increase the surface area of plasma membrane.​
1.(i) and (ii)
2.(ii) and (iii)
3.(i) and (iii)
4.(i), (ii) and (iii)
Ans :​ 2

28.Assertion : The fimbriae are elongated tubular structures made of a special protein.
Reason : The pili are small bristle like fibres sprouting out of the cell.​
1.If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
2.If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
3.If assertion is true but reason is false
4.If both assertion and reason are false
Ans :​ 4

29.Match List-I and List-II.

List-I​ List-II
A. Centriole​ I. Synthesis of lipids
B. SER​ II.Repository of
genetic information
C. Chromosomes. III. Site of aerobic
respiration
D. Mitochondria. IV. Formation of
spindle apparatus
Choose the correct answer from the options given below​
1.A - IV, B - I, C- II, D - III
2.A - IV, B - III, C- II, D - I
3.A - III, B - II, C- I, D - IV
4.A - III, B - II, C- IV, D - I
Ans: 1

30.Match List-I and List-II.

List-I​ List-II
A. Middle lamella. I. Storage
B. Mitochondria. II. Cementing material
C. Vacuoles. III. Photosynthesis
D. Grana​ IV. Respiration
Choose the correct answer from the options given below​
1.A - III, B - I, C- II, D - IV
2.A - III, B - IV, C- II, D - I
3.A - II, B - IV, C- I, D - III
4.A - II, B - I, C- III, D - IV
Ans: 3

31.Which of the following statements are incorrect ?

I. The plasma membrane is the main area of cellular activities in both plant and animal cell.
II. RER is connected by nuclear membrane at one end and Golgi apparatus on the other end.
III. The lipid component of the plasma membrane mainly consists of phosphoglycerides.
IV. Chloroplast is a single membrane-bound organelle with stroma which contains a stack of
thylakoids called grana
V. Tonoplast is the membrane boundary of the vacuole of plant cells.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below​
1.I, II and IV
2.I and IV
3.II, IV and V
4.III and V
Ans : 2

32.Which of the following statements are incorrect ?

I. Leucoplasts are coloured plastids of varied shapes and sizes with stored nutrients.
II. Elaioplasts are colourless plastids which stores oil and fats
III. In prokaryotes, 50S and 20 S subunits of ribosomes collectively form 70 S unit.
IV. The ribosomes of the cholorplasts are smaller than the cytoplasmic ribosomes.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below​
1.I and II
2.II and III
3.I and III
4.III and IV
Ans: 3

33.Identify A, B, C, D, E and F given in the figure.

 ​
1.A–Interdoublet bridge, B–Peripheral microtubules (doublets), C–Central microtubule,
D–Plasma membrane, E–Central bridge, F–Radial spoke
2.A–Central sheath, B–Radial spoke, C–Interdoublet bridge, D–Central microtubule, E– Plasma
membrane, F–Peripheral microtubules (doublets)
3.A–Central sheath, B–Plasma membrane, C–Peripheral microtubules (doublets), D–Radial
spoke, E–Central microtubule, F–Interdoublet bridge
4.A–Plasma membrane, B–Radial spoke, C–Peripheral microtubules (doublets), D–Central
sheath, E–Central microtubule, F–Interdoublet bridge
Ans: 3

34.Analyse the following pairs and identify the CORRECT option given
(a) Chromoplasts - contain pigments other than chlorophyll
(b) Leucoplasts - devoid of any pigment
(c) Amyloplasts - store proteins
(d) Aleruroplasts - Store oils and fats
(e) Elaioplasts - Store carbodhydrates
1.(b) and (c) are correct
2.(c) and (d) are correct
3.(d) and (e) are correct
4.(a) and (b) are correct
Ans: 4

35..The figure below shows the structure of a mitochondrion with its four labels (A), (B), (C) and
(D). Select the part correctly matched with its function.

​
1.Part (C): Cristae- possess single circular DNA molecules and ribosomes.
2.Part (A): Matrix- a major site for respiratory enzymes.
3.Part (D): Outer membrane- gives rise to the inner membrane by splitting
4.Part (B): Inner membrane- forms infoldings called cristae.
Ans: 4

36.Consider the following statements.

I. Glycoproteins are formed in RER.
II. Golgi body is responsible for storage, packaging and expulsion of cellular secretions
Choose the correct option​
1.Statement I is correct, but II is incorrect
2.Statement I is incorrect, but II is correct
3.Both statements I and II are correct
4.Both statements I and II are incorrect
Ans : 2

37.Identify the statement that does not hold true for a eukaryotic cell​
1.Presence of 80S type of ribosome in the mitochondria
2.Presence of 80S type of ribosome in the cytoplasm
3.presence of membrane bound organelles
4.Presence of mitochondria containing circular DNA
Ans: 1

38.Long, flattened and usually unbranched units arranged in parallel stacks in endoplasmic
reticulum are called :​
1.Cisternae
2.Cristae
3.Vesicles
4.Tubules
Ans : 1

39.Consider the following statements.

I. Cell wall is rigid and non-lining covering of cells.
II. Cell wall is found in fungi, protists and cyanobacteria.
Choose the correct option​
1.Statement I is correct, but II is incorrect
2.Statement I is incorrect, but II is correct
3.Both statements I and II are correct
4.Both statements I and II are incorrect
Ans: 3

40..Which one occurs in both prokaryotic and plant cells​

1.Nucleus
2.Chloroplasts
3.Cell wall
4.Mitochondria
Ans : 3

41.New cells generate from​

1.Bacterial fermentation
2.Regeneration of old cells
3.Pre-existing cells
4.Abiotic material
Ans: 3

42.Robert Brown discovered​

1.Cell wall
2.Mitochondria
3.Nucleolus
4.Nucleus
Ans: 4

43..What does 'S' refer in a 70S & an 80S ribosome?​

1.Svedberg unit
2. Sedimentation coefficient
3.Satellite-unit
4.Both (a) & (b)
Ans: 4

44.Extrachromosomal self-replicating circular DNA molecule found in bacteria is called​

1.Nucleoid
2.Chromosome
3.Plastid
4.Plasmid
Ans : 3

45.Choose the incorrect pair.​

1.Stromal lamellae – Interconnects the grana
2.Thylakoid – Singular unit of grana
3.Stroma of chloroplasts – Contains small ds circular DNA
4.Ribosomes of chloroplast – 80 S
Ans: 4

46.Chloroplasts found in plant cells​

1.are single membranous structures
2.contain ds circular DNA
3.contain 80 S ribosomes
4.are colourless plastids
Ans : 2

47.Chromoplasts have fat solube pigments called​

1.chlorophyll
2.carotenoid
3.chloroplast
4.phycoerythrin
Ans: 2
48..All the listed characteristics are true about mitochondria, except​
1.unless specifically stained, it is not easily visible under the microscope
2.physiological activity of cells determines its number per cell
3.it divides by fission
4.their outer membrane forms number of infoldings called cristae
Ans : 4

49.In the given diagram of types of chromosomes, identify A-D.

​
1.A-Telocentric chromosome, B-Acrocentric chromosome, C-Submetacentric chromosome,
D-Metacentric chromosome
2.A-Acrocentric chromosome, B-Telocentric chromosome, C-Metacentric chromosome,
D-Submetacentric chromosome
3.A-Submetacentric chromosome, B-Metacentric chromosome, C-Telocentric chromosome,
D-Acrocentric chromosome
4.A-Metacentric chromosome, B-Submetacentric chromosome, C-Acrocentric chromosome,
D-Telocentric chromosome
Ans. : 1

50..Which one is correct about the Nuclear Membranes (NMs)?​

1.Both the NMs never fuse
2.Both the NMs are always parallel to each other and never fuse
3.Both NMs are parallel to each other and fuse to form nuclear pores at a number of places
4.Inner NM is attached with ribosomes
Ans : 3