Biology · Science General

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

Which of the following statements is/are false? a. Cell theory states that the basic unit of structure and function of all living organisms is the cell. b. All cells arise from pre-existing cells by the process of cell multiplication. c. Cells are the building block of plants and animals.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 'b' is a false statement. Thus, it is the correct option. All cell arise from pre-existing cells by the process of cell division.

Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
a. Cell membrane 1. It is a transparent, jelly-like material which fills the cell.
b. Cytoplasm 2. It is a large, spherical organelle present in all cells.
c. Nucleus 3. It is the thin sheet of skin by which every cell is covered.

  1. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  2. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3

  3. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2

  4. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2

  5. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Cell membrane is the thin sheet of skin by which every cell is covered. Cytoplasm is the transparent, jelly-like material, which fills the cell. Nucleus is a large, spherical organelle present in all cells.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false? a. All living cells only come from other living cells. b. As cells are living units, they do not require energy. c. A cell is the smallest unit of life, which has a definite structure and performs a specific function.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 'b' is a false statement. Thus, it is the correct option. Cells are living units, they do require energy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false? a. In animal cells, the nucleus lies on the periphery of the cell. b. The various structures present in the cytoplasm of a cell are called 'organelles'. c. The cytoplasm of all cells contain organelles like mitochondria, golgi bodies, etc.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 'a' is a false statement.  In animal cells, the nucleus lies in the centre of the cell.  Thus, it is the correct option.

Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
a. Mitochondria 1. It is a space in the cytoplasm of a cell, which is enclosed by a membrane and usually contains substances dissolved in water.
b. Chloroplasts 2. They are tiny rod-shaped or spherical organelles, which are found in all the cells.
c. Vacuole 3. They are green colour organelles present in the cytoplasm of plant cells.

  1. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2

  2. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2

  3. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1

  4. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1

  5. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Mitochondria are tiny rod-shaped or spherical organelles, which are found in all the cells. Chloroplasts are the green colour organelles present in the cytoplasm of plant cells. Vacuole is a space in the cytoplasm of a cell, which is enclosed by a membrane and usually contains substances dissolved in water.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false? a. Nucleus is separated from the cytoplasm by a membrane called nuclear membrane. b. Nucleus contains thread-like structures called the vacuoles. c. Nucleus controls all the activities of cell.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 'b' is a false statement. Thus, it is the correct option. Nucleus contains thread-like structures called chromosomes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are not the property of the cell wall? a. Cell wall gives shape and support to the plant cell. b. Cell wall holds the plant together and gives strength to the plant. c. The tough cell walls, present in the animal cells provides protection to animals.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b and c

  4. Only b

  5. Only c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The tough cell walls present in the animal cells provides protection to animals, is not a property of cell wall, as  the cell wall is absent. Thus, it is the correct option.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false? a. Plant cells have a very small vacuole. b. The function of the vacuole in a cell is to store various substances including waste products of the cell. c. The vacuole is filled with a liquid which contains dissolved sugars and salts.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 'a' is a false statement. Plant cells have a large vacuole. Thus, it is the correct option.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a similarity between a plant cell and an animal cell?

  1. Plant cells and animal cells have a cell membrane around them.

  2. Plant cells and animal cells have chloroplast in them.

  3. Plant cells and animal cells have a nucleus.

  4. Plant cells and animal cells have a cytoplasm.

  5. Plant cells and animal cells have mitochondria.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option, as both plant cells and animal cells do not have chloroplast in them. Only plant cells have chloroplast.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a plant cell?

  1. Nerve cell

  2. Epidermal cell

  3. Epithelial cell

  4. Red blood cell

  5. White blood cell
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option, as an epidermal cell is a plant cell.