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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
  1. mitochondria

  2. lysosomes

  3. animal cell

  4. eukaryotic cells

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

Lysosomes contain various hydrolytic enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris, functioning as the cell's digestive system.

Multiple choice
  1. mitochondria

  2. lysosomes

  3. animal cell

  4. eukaryotic cells

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

Centrosomes are organelles that serve as the main microtubule organizing centers in animal cells. They play a crucial role in cell division.

Multiple choice
  1. mitochondria

  2. lysosomes

  3. animal cell

  4. eukaryotic cells

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

Polysomes (or polyribosomes) are a cluster of ribosomes held together by a strand of messenger RNA. They are found in all eukaryotic cells to facilitate protein synthesis.

Multiple choice
  1. DNA and RNA

  2. RNA and proteins

  3. DNA, RNA and Proteins

  4. DNA and histones

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

Ribosomes are ribonucleoprotein complexes consisting primarily of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and ribosomal proteins. They are the site of protein synthesis in the cell.

Multiple choice
  1. quantasomes

  2. nucleosomes

  3. oxysomes

  4. chromosomes

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

The inner mitochondrial membrane contains F0-F1 particles, also known as oxysomes or ATP synthase complexes. These structures are essential for oxidative phosphorylation and ATP production.

Multiple choice
  1. Proteins

  2. Mucopeptide

  3. Mucilages

  4. Monosaccharides

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

The bacterial cell wall is primarily composed of peptidoglycan, which is also known as mucopeptide or murein. This structure provides rigidity and protection to the cell.

Multiple choice
  1. 30S type

  2. 40S type

  3. 70S type

  4. 80S type

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

Eukaryotic cells contain 80S ribosomes, which are composed of 60S and 40S subunits. Prokaryotes typically contain 70S ribosomes.

Multiple choice
  1. cell organelles are present

  2. true nucleus is present

  3. a single circular DNA molecule is present

  4. cell wall is made of cellulose

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

Prokaryotic cells are characterized by the absence of a membrane-bound nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. They contain a single circular DNA molecule located in the nucleoid region.

Multiple choice
  1. Prokaryotic

  2. Eukaryotic

  3. Mitochondrial

  4. Golgi

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

Eukaryotic cells are defined by the presence of a membrane-bound nucleus that contains the genetic material. Prokaryotic cells lack a distinct nucleus.

Multiple choice
  1. Blood is acidic

  2. Bile juice is secreted by the liver

  3. Gastric juice contains HCL

  4. Bile juice is alkaline

  5. None of these

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

Blood is slightly alkaline, with a normal pH range of approximately 7.35 to 7.45. Therefore, the statement that blood is acidic is false.

Multiple choice
  1. near the advancing end

  2. near the trailing end

  3. in the middle of the body

  4. anywhere inside the body

  5. -

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

Contractile vacuole is found at the trailing end of the body because its main function is to get rid of extra water. So, by collecting water inside the body, it expands and moves out from the trailing end of the body.