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Cell Biology and Structure

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Cell biology focuses on the structure and function of cellular organelles. Key topics include cellular respiration, DNA inheritance, and energy production. These fundamental biology concepts are crucial for medical entrance and state service examinations.

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Cell Biology and Structure Questions

Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

Dense fibrous complex lying adjacent to inner membrane of nuclear envelope is

  1. Chromatin

  2. Fibrous lamina

  3. Nuclear lamina

  4. Both B and C.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • The nuclear membrane or karyotheca is a double membrane having pores at intervals.
  • The nuclear membrane on its inside has a supporting membrane called the nuclear lamina or the fibrous lamina having a uniform thickness.
  • It is a dense network of fibres present inside the nucleus of cells and are made up of intermediate filaments and membrane-associated proteins.
  • It provides mechanical support to the nucleus and also regulates DNA replication and cell division 
  • So, the correct answer is 'Both B and C.'
Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

Nucleus is covered by

  1. Porous double membrane

  2. Porous single membrane

  3. Non-porous single membrane

  4. Non-porous double membrane

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • A nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle containing the genetic material in the form of DNA molecule coiled to form the chromosomes.
  • The nuclear membrane or the nuclear envelope is a lipid bilayer membrane (porous double-membrane) that encloses the nucleus.
  • Nuclear membranes have protein-based channels known as nuclear pores which allow the transport of molecules across the nuclear envelope.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Porous double membrane'.
Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

Nucleoplasm is also called

  1. Nuclear sap

  2. Karyolymph

  3. Both A and B

  4. Nuclear matrix

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Nucleoplasm refers to the soluble materials present within the nucleus that is enclosed by the nuclear envelope.
  • It is made up of enzymatic proteins (for replication of DNA and transcription RNA), ribonucleoproteins, enzymes, ions etc.
  • It is also known as karyolymph or nuclear sap.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.
Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

Nucleus controls cytoplasmic functioning by sending out

  1. Cholesterol

  2. Protein

  3. RNA's

  4. DNA copies

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • The DNA present in the nucleus undergoes transcription to form the messenger RNA or mRNA.
  • The mRNA formed within the nucleus is transported out of the nucleus and into the cytoplasm of the cell and gets attached to the ribosomes. 
  • It then synthesis proteins in the cytoplasm which is required by the cell for various cellular activities.
  • So, the correct answer is 'RNAs'.
Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

Messenger RNA is formed in

  1. Nucleus

  2. E.R.

  3. Ribosomes

  4. Golgi apparatus

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Messenger RNA is formed in the nucleus.
  • The process by which mRNA is formed from the DNA present in the nucleus is called transcription.
  • The mRNA formed within the nucleus is transported out of the nucleus and into the cytoplasm of the cell and gets attached to the ribosomes. 
  • It then synthesis proteins in the cytoplasm which is required by the cell for various cellular activities.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Nucleus'.
Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

Two membrane envelop is found in

  1. Mitochondria, Golgi apparatus and chloroplast

  2. Mitochondria, nucleus and chloroplast

  3. Nucleus, Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum

  4. Nucleus, ribosome and chloroplast

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • The mitochondria is a double-membraned cell organelle, known as the powerhouse of the cell which is present in all eukaryotic cells.
  • The nucleus is enclosed by the nuclear envelope which is a double-layered membrane that consists of nuclear pores to regulate the transportation of substances such as RNA into and out of the nucleus. 
  • The chloroplast is also covered by a double membrane which is known as the chloroplast envelope.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Mitochondria, nucleus and chloroplast'.
Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

Fluid contained inside the nucleus is called _______________________

  1. Protoplasm

  2. Nucleoplasm

  3. Cytosol

  4. Cytoplasm

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The nucleus contains a viscous liquid called nucleoplasm. It contains chromosomes and nuclei. It is surrounded by a nuclear membrane and it helps in the exchange of material between nucleus and cytoplasm. So, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

Read the following statements and write the appropriate term against each I

I control the functions of a cell. Who am I? 

  1. Neuron

  2. Nucleus

  3. Chloroplast

  4. Mitochondria

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Neuron carries signals between the brain and various parts of the body. The chloroplast is a type of plastid, which produces green coloured pigment. The chloroplast is involved in carrying out photosynthesis. It gives a green colour to leaves. Mitochondria produce the energy currency, i.e., ATPs of the cell. It is also called as a powerhouse of the cell as it provides energy currency to a cell. 

Nucleus regulates all the cellular activities by controlling the enzymes required for cellular processes. Enzymes are proteins and protein synthesis is controlled by nucleus as mRNA required for protein synthesis is made from DNA, which is situated in the nucleus. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

Which cellular structure always show disappearance during mitosis?

  1. Nuclear membrane and nucleus

  2. Mitochondria

  3. Cell wall

  4. Chromosomes

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • The nuclear envelope needs to be broken apart so that the chromosomes can be found, aligned along the central plane of the cell, and then pulled apart. So during mitosis, the nuclear membrane disappears during mitosis 

So, the correct answer is 'Nuclear membrane and nucleus'
Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

Which part of the cell controls one or more functions of the cell? 

  1. Nucleus

  2. Mitochondria

  3. Cell wall

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The nucleus is the most important part of the cell which regulates all the cellular activities by controlling the enzymes required for cellular processes. Enzymes are proteins and protein synthesis is controlled by nucleus as mRNA required for protein synthesis is made from DNA which is situated in the nucleus. 
Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

Which part of the cell helps the transfer of material from the nucleus to the cytoplasm?

  1. Nuclear pores

  2. Chromatin fibres

  3. DNA

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

DNA is a long polynucleotide strand, coiled to make chromatin fibres to fit into the cell. It also helps to prevent DNA damage. It is situated in the nucleus. 

In eukaryotic cells, the nucleus is bound by a double membrane envelope. This envelope of the nucleus is called as nuclear envelope. It possesses openings at certain intervals called as 'nuclear pore'. Nuclear pores are large protein complexes molecule in the nuclear envelope. It is involved in regulation and transfer of material from nucleus and cytoplasm. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

What are the three major functional regions of a cell?

  1. (i) Plasma membrane, (ii) Cytoplasm and (iii) Nucleus

  2. (i) Plasma membrane, (ii) Lysosome and (iii) Ribosome

  3. (i) Cell wall, (ii) Lysosome and (iii) Ribosome

  4. (i) Cell wall, (ii) Cytoplasm and (iii) Nucleus

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

There are three major functional parts of the cell such as plasma membrane, cytoplasm and nucleus. Plasma membrane regulates the particles entering or leaving the cell. It carries out endocytosis, exocytosis and transport of various substances through different carrier proteins. It is also involved in cell signaling. 
Cytoplasm is a gel-like substance present in all cells. All of the cell organelles are suspended in the cytoplasm. Most of the cellular activities as metabolic pathways like glycolysis, key processes like cell division occur in the cytoplasm. 
Nucleus regulates all the cellular activities by controlling the enzymes required for cellular processes. The four main cellular functions of the cell are protein synthesis, cell division, growth and differentiation are carried out by the nucleus

So, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

A nucleus is absent in the mature

  1. Sieve tube cells.

  2. Mammalian erythrocytes.

  3. Monocytes.

  4. Both A and B.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sieve tubes are cells of phloem found in certain plants and help in long distance translocation and distribution. Their nucleus is fragmented and disappeared. Mammalian erythrocytes also called as red blood cells are formed in bone marrow from multipotential hemocytoblast and further converted to erythroblast (normoblast). The nucleus and mitochondria of erythroblast disappear and it is converted to mature erythrocyte with haemoglobin. Erythrocytes cannot multiply as they lack the nucleus and can survive for 100-120 days. Monocytes are immune cells of the human body and are capable of dividing into macrophages. So they have the well-defined nucleus. So nucleus is absent in sieve tube cells and mammalian erythrocytes.

Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

A eukaryotic organelle that can best be seen with the light microscope is the:

  1. Endoplasmic reticulum

  2. Nucleus

  3. Polyribosome

  4. Microtubule

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The nucleus is membrane-bound organelles which are seen under a light microscope because of its large size. These are spherical in shape and encompasses nuclear membrane, chromosomes, nucleoplasm and nucleolus. It contains the cell's genetic material.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Nucleus'.

Multiple choice biology cell-the basic unit of life nucleus organelles in cell membranous and non-membranous organells

How many membranes comprise the nuclear envelope?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three

  4. None

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The nuclear envelope is a membrane barrier that separates the nucleus from the cytoplasmic in eukaryotic cells. It contains a large number of proteins. The nuclear envelope is composed of two concentric bilayer membranes. The two layers are fused together into numerous tiny holes called the nuclear pores.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Two'.