Tag: cell biology

Questions Related to cell biology

The site of translation is

  1. The endoplasmic reticulum

  2. The nucleus

  3. The cytosol

  4. The Golgi complex

  5. The cell membrane


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The nucleus is the site for DNA replication and transcription. Translation is the process of synthesis of polypeptides by polymerization of amino acids on ribosomes using the mRNA triplets as a template. Ribosomes serve as the site of translation and the process takes place in the cytosol. ER is eukaryotic organelle with a network of tubules, vesicles and cisternae within the cells. Ribosomes are present on the surface of RER but not on SER. Golgi complex serves to modify and pack the proteins synthesized on ER by ribosomes.  The correct answer is C.  

These are colourless plastids

  1. Chromoplasts

  2. Chloroplasts

  3. Elaioplasts

  4. Leucoplasts


Correct Option: A

The term 'cytoplasm' and 'nucleoplasm' were given by

  1. Purkinje

  2. Strasburger

  3. Brown

  4. Flemming


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The terms cytoplasm and nucleoplasm were given by Strasburger in 1882. Cytoplasm is the bulk of protoplasm excluding nucleus and vacuoles. Cytoplasm is differentiated into a cytoplasmic matrix, cell organelles and cell inclusions. Nucleoplasm or nuclear sap or karyolymph or karyoplasma is a colloidal complex that fills the nucleus. Nucleoplasm contains the raw materials for the synthesis of DNA and RNA.

Which part of the cell is wrongly matched with its function?

  1. Nucleus - controls the activities of the cell

  2. Cytoplasm - makes chlorophyll in green plants

  3. Cell wall - protects a plant cell

  4. Cell membrane - lets water and gas in and out of the cell


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The nucleus is the main organelle which controls the activities of all the other organelles present in the eukaryotic cell. 

The chloroplast contains the green chlorophyll pigments in the cells of the green plants.
The cell wall is the outer layer of a cell which provides protection to the plant cell. 
The cell membrane is selectively permeable and allows the water and gas to enter and exit from the cell.
Thus, the correct answer is option B. 

Jelly-like semifluid complex of cytoplasm is called 

  1. Endoplast

  2. Cytosol

  3. Cytoplasmic matrix

  4. Both B and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • The jelly-like semifluid complex of cytoplasm is called cytosol or cytoplasmic 
matrix or intracellular fluid.
  • In the eukaryotic cell, the cytosol is surrounded by the cell membrane and is part of the cytoplasm, which also comprises the mitochondria, plastids, and other organelles except nucleus. The cytosol is thus a liquid matrix around the organelles.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Both B and C'.

The main features of Cnidarians is their specialized cells called ________.

  1. Epithelial

  2. Cnidocytes

  3. Coenocytes

  4. Polyps


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cnidocytes contain stinging structure known as nematocysts. Cnidocytes in tentacular region help in capturing the larger prey as their nematocytes discharge toxins into their prey.

Substance forming $80$% of cytoplasm in plant cells is

  1. Proteins

  2. Water

  3. Fats

  4. Minerals


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cytoplasm is the fluid which is present in the living cell. It lies between the cell membrane and the nuclear membrane. It consists of 80% water. It is a colorless liquid which holds the cell organelle and helps in intracellular and intercellular transport. The cellular process like glycolysis and the cell division occurs in the cytoplasm. So, the correct answer is option B.

Gel part below the plasma membrane is

  1. Ectoplasm

  2. Endoplasm

  3. Plasmalemma

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • The gel part below the plasma membrane is ectoplasm.
  • The cytoplasm of the cell can be divided into two i.e, ectoplasm and endoplasm.
  • Ectoplasm or exoplasm is the outer, non-granulated gel-like part of the cytoplasm of the cell near to the plasma membrane.
  • Whereas. the endoplasm is the inner granulated layer of the cytoplasm.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Ectoplasm'.

The main arena of various activities of a cell is

  1. Mitochondrion

  2. Cytoplasm

  3. Nucleus

  4. Plasma membrane


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • The main arena of various cellular activities of a cell occur is cytoplasm.
  • Cytoplasm can be defined as a jellylike material present within the cell (inside the cell membrane) which surrounds the nucleus.
  • All the cellular organelles such as mitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, and chloroplasts, are contained in the cytoplasm (all the cellular activities carried out here).
  • So, the correct answer is 'Cytoplasm'.

Proteins required for functioning of nucleus are formed in

  1. Cytoplasm

  2. RER

  3. Nucleolus

  4. Mitochondria.


Correct Option: A