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
  1. Fatty acid synthesis takes place in chloroplasts.

  2. Starch synthesis takes place in cytosol.

  3. Lysosomes store sugar.

  4. Ribosomes are small granules that synthesise proteins.

  5. Mitochondria is the site storing and transporting proteins.

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

Ribosomes are small granules that synthesise proteins.

Multiple choice
  1. They are the fluid living content between the plasma membrane and the nucleus.

  2. They are found in plant cells only and have extra nuclear DNA.

  3. They are the protein synthesising site of the cell.

  4. They are the site for storing and transporting proteins across the cytoplasm.

  5. They are the storage units in cells.

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

Plastids are found in plant cells only. They are double membrane bounded structures. They have extra nuclear DNA. Chromoplasts and leucoplasts are the two types of plastids.

Multiple choice
  1. Purkinje cells

  2. Glial cells

  3. Pyramidal cells

  4. Oligodendroctyes

  5. Ependymal cells

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Ependyma is the thin epithelium-like lining of the ventricular system of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord. Ependyma is one of the four types of neuroglia in the central nervous system (CNS). It is involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Multiple choice
  1. Ribosomes

  2. Chromosomes

  3. Chloroplasts

  4. Cellulose

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

Ribosomes are cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis. They read messenger RNA (mRNA) and assemble amino acids into polypeptide chains according to the genetic code. Chloroplasts are for photosynthesis, chromosomes contain DNA, and cellulose is a structural polysaccharide in plant cell walls.

Multiple choice
  1. Areolar

  2. Antigen

  3. Apical meristem

  4. Axon

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

Apical meristem is the tissue at the tips of roots and stems where active cell division occurs, enabling growth in length. This region contains undifferentiated cells that can specialize into various plant tissues. Areolar tissue is loose connective tissue, antigens trigger immune responses, and axons are nerve fibers.

Multiple choice
  1. gland

  2. elastin

  3. coagulation

  4. epidermis

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

A gland is a specialized group of cells that produces and secretes chemical substances like hormones, enzymes, or sweat. Examples include sweat glands, endocrine glands, and exocrine glands. Elastin is a protein, coagulation is a process, and epidermis is a tissue layer.

Multiple choice
  1. epithelium

  2. elastin

  3. epidermis

  4. erythrocytes

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

The epidermis is the outermost layer of cells in multicellular organisms, serving as the protective barrier against environmental factors. It prevents water loss and protects against pathogens. Elastin is a protein, erythrocytes are red blood cells, and epithelium is a broader tissue category.

Multiple choice
  1. protoplasm

  2. cytoplasm

  3. chromosome

  4. cellulose

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

Cytoplasm is the gel-like substance that fills the space between the plasma membrane and nuclear envelope. It contains organelles, cytosol, and various inclusions. Protoplasm refers to all living contents of the cell, chromosome is genetic material, and cellulose is a plant cell wall component.

Multiple choice
  1. cytoplasm

  2. plasma membrane

  3. protoplasm

  4. nucleus

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

The plasma membrane (also called cell membrane) is the outer boundary that separates the cell from its external environment. It controls what enters and exits the cell. Cytoplasm is inside the membrane, protoplasm includes all living contents, and nucleus is the central organelle.

Multiple choice
  1. cytoplasm

  2. protoplasm

  3. gene

  4. deoxyribonucleic acid

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

Protoplasm is the living substance that makes up a cell, consisting of cytoplasm, nucleus, and other organelles. Cytoplasm is just the gel outside the nucleus, gene is a unit of heredity, and DNA is the genetic material within the nucleus.

Multiple choice
  1. anemia

  2. atrophy

  3. a deficiency disease

  4. dehydration

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

Atrophy is the decrease in size of a cell, tissue, or organ that was previously normal in size, often due to disuse, poor nutrition, or nerve damage. Anemia is a blood disorder, 'a deficiency disease' is too vague, and dehydration is fluid loss - neither describes shrinkage of developed structures.

Multiple choice
  1. only a

  2. only b

  3. only c

  4. both a and c

  5. a, b and c

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

Both b and c are correct. b is incorrect.