Biology · Science General
Cell Biology and Structure
3,062 Questions
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.
Cell organelles functionsCellular respiration sitesDNA and ribosomesAnimal cell structurePlant cell components
Cell Biology and Structure Questions
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Absorbing cells
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Impermeable cells
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Meristematic cells
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Endodermal cells
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The outermost layer of the permanent region is made of thick-walled impermeable cells.
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Cytoplasm
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Mitochondria
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Both (1) and (2)
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Vacuoles
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Kreb's cycle takes place in matrix of mitochondria. Hence, all enzymes for Kreb's cycle is found in mitochondria.
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Bacterial cell
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Mycoplasma
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Nerve cell
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Human liver cell
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Red blood cell
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Mycoplasma is the smallest known cell. It is about 0.1 micrometres in diameter.
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Mitochondria
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Lysosome
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Golgi apparatus
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Vacuoles
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct answer as mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. It uses molecular oxygen and generates energy-rich compound (ATP).
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Plasma membrane - covers and protect the cell contents
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Cytoplasm - all cell organelles are suspended in it
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Endoplasmic reticulum - helps in intracellular transport
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Golgi bodies - stores, condenses and packs material
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Lysosomes - sites of cellular respiration
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is an incorrect pair as lysosomes are not the site of cellular respiration.
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Nucleus
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Mitochondrion
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Lysosome
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Plastid
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Ribosome
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The nucleus is often called the director of a cell because it controls all the metabolic and other cell functions.
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Leucoplast
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Chloroplast
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Chromoplast
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Lysosome
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Chloroplast (green plastid) helps in photosynthesis. It is known as "the kitchen room" of a cell.
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Ribosomes
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Nucleus
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Leucoplasts
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Chloroplasts
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Chromoplasts
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Leucoplasts are primary organelles in which materials such as starch, oils and protein granules get stored. Leucoplasts are also known as white plastids.
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Mitochondria
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Plastids
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Lysosomes
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Golgi apparatus
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Vacuoles
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Lysosomes secrete digestive enzymes. They help to keep a cell clean by digesting any foreign material.
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Endoplasmic reticulum
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Lysosomes
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Ribosomes
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Cytoplasm
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Nucleus
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Endoplasmic reticulum divides the cytoplasm into small compartments. It gives rigidity to a cell.
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Adenosine triphosphate
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Ribosomes
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Lysosomes
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Mitochondria
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Adenosine triphosphate is often known as the energy currency of cell because the energy required for various chemical activities needed for life is released by mitochondria in the form of ATP.
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Plastids
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Ribosomes
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Lysosomes
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Nucleus
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Mitochondria
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Plastids are present only in plant cell.
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They provide flexibility to the membrane.
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They transport substances across the cytoplasmic membrane.
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They transport large molecules into the cells.
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They cooperate with other proteins in energy yielding reactions.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The inner-surface proteins cooperate with other proteins in energy yielding reactions.
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Gas vesicles
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Volutin granules
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Carboxysomes
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Microcompartments
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Microcompartments are the polyhedral membrane bound compartments in the bacterial cell that are made up of a protein shell and enclose various enzymes. These polyhedral organelles localise and compartmentalise bacterial metabolism, a function performed by the membrane-bound organelles in eukaryotes.
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Plasma membrane
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Cell wall
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S-layer
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Glycocalyx
C
Correct answer
Explanation
S-layer acts as a partial permeability barrier for large substrates. It keeps extracellular proteins near the cell membrane by preventing their diffusion away from the cell.