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Refer to the given dichotomous key and select the correct option regarding cell organelles L - O.

I.   (a) Cell organelle bounded by double-membrane - Go to II
     (b) Cell organelle bounded by a single membrane - Go to III 
II.  (a) Directs cell growth and controls its activities - $\boxed{L}$
     (b) Provides colour to flowers and fruits -  $\boxed{M}$
III. (a) Removes dead cells and digests foreign material - $\boxed{N}$
     (b) Carries out some oxidative reactions in a cell -.$\boxed{O}$

  1. L could be Mitochondria whereas M could be Chloroplast.

  2. M could be Chromoplast whereas N could be Golgi apparatus.

  3. L could be Nucleus whereas O could be Peroxisome.

  4. M could be Leucoplast whereas N could be Vacuole.


Correct Option: C

Biceps muscles connect humerous with the ________

  1. Radius, ulna

  2. Scapula

  3. Pectoral girdle

  4. Skull


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The biceps, also known as biceps brachii lies on the front of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow. The biceps brachii has two heads, or origins. Both heads originate on the scapula. The long head attaches to the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula, which is just above the space where the humerus, or upper arm, enters the shoulder. The short head attaches to the coracoid process of the scapula. Both heads converge into one muscle, that runs the length of the humerus. The biceps brachii crosses the inside of the elbow and attaches at the radial tuberosity, which is a feature on the radius - one of the two bones (Ulna is other bone) in- the lower arm. In this way it attaches humerus with the radius and ulna. 

So, the correct option is 'Radius, ulna'.

Muscle is responsible for ____________. 

  1. Immunity

  2. Locomotion

  3. Respiration

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Muscles function is to produce force and motion. They are primarily responsible for maintaining and changing posture, locomotion, as well as movement of internal organs, such as the contraction of the heart and the movement of food through the digestive system via peristalsis. Therefore, (b) is the correct answer. 

Which of the following stage of M-phase is considered as tetraploid stage?

  1. Anaphase of mitosis

  2. Anaphase-I of meiosis

  3. Metaphase-II of meiosis

  4. More than one option is correct


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In mitosis DNA content is doubled during S phase resulting in 2n chromosomes having two chromatids. These 2 chromatids of 2n get arranged at metaphase plate in metaphase. And in anaphase, the 2 chromatids of 2n chromosomes are separated from each other . so the cell during this phase becomes 4n.

So, the correct answer is 'Anaphase of mitosis'.

A cell divides in order to?

  1. Maintain size of nucleus

  2. Maintain bulk of cytoplasm

  3. Maintain balance between bulk of cytoplasm and nucleus

  4. Maintain size of chromosomes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Early in the history of biology, scientists believed cells arose spontaneously. With the development of cell theory, people finally realized that only cells can beget other cells. In fact, two categories that define something as living or not are growth and reproduction, both of which cell division accomplishes. Cell division, also called mitosis, occurs in all living things. As living things grow, some cells die or become damaged and need replacements. Some single-celled organisms use a type of mitosis as their only form of reproduction. In multicellular organisms, cell division allows individuals to grow and change by expanding the number of total cells. The division of the nucleus is equal during cell division. This ensures the characteristic of both parent cell in daughter cells and restores the size of the nucleus.


So, the correct option is 'maintain size of nucleus'

Chromosome decondensation, crossing over synapsis formation, nucleolus disappear, chromosome separation, astral ray formation, centriole duplication. How many of these are observed in prophase of meiosis-1 and mitosis both? 

  1. Three

  2. Four

  3. Two

  4. Five


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mitosis is equational division and meiosis is reductional division. Both consists of 4 phases, namely prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase. Prophase is the first phase of both mitosis and meiosis I. During this phase, the chromatin condenses and forms visible chromosomes. The mitotic spindle begins to form, nucleolus disappears, the nuclear envelope disappears. 

Crossing over synapsis formation occurs during prophase I of meiosis I only. Astral ray formation takes place during metaphase. 
Centriole duplication occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Three.'

The life of all multicellular organisms through sexual reproduction starts as a ............

  1. Zygote

  2. Sperm cell

  3. Haploid cell

  4. Egg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In sexual reproduction, an egg cell from female and a sperm from a male fuse to form a zygote, precursor to an embryo offspring. The offspring is generally distinct from parents. Both the gametes contain half the number of required chromosomes, that is they are haploid in nature. The zygote contains the exact number of chromosomes required. This is how chromosome number is conserved from generation to generation. The zygote undergoes further cell division to form an embryo. 

So the correct answer is the zygote.

What would be the DNA content of the cell at G1, G2, anaphase stage, when the content after the mitotic phase is 40pg

  1. G1=40 pg, G2=80 pg, anaphase= 40 pg

  2. G1=40 pg, G2=80 pg, anaphase= 80 pg

  3. G1=80 pg, G2=40 pg, anaphase= 40 pg

  4. G1=80 pg, G2=40 pg, anaphase= 80 pg


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  1. In G$ _1$  phase the amount of DNA is the same as 40 because the cell is metabolically active but no division of DNA is observed.
  2. In G$ _2$ phase the DNA gets doubled as it has gone through the synthesis phase which is characterized by the replication of DNA.
  3. In mitosis since equational division occurs the DNA content remain 4C through the process before the transfer of DNA into daughter cells.
So the correct option is "G$ _1$=40 pg,G$ _2$=80 pg,anaphase=80pg"

The most dramatic period of the cell cycle is

  1. M-phase

  2. $G _1$ phase

  3. $S$ phase

  4. Interphase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The time or duration exists from formation of cell to division of cell is called cell cycle. It includes two major phases, interphase and M-phase.
Mitotic or M- phase is the most dramatic period of the cell cycle is involves in major reorganisation of virtually all components of the cell.
So, the correct option is 'M-phase'.

identify correct order of Eukaryotic cell...

  1. G1, G2, S, M ,cytokinesis

  2. G1, G2, M , S ,cytokinesis

  3. G1, M , G2 ,cyokinesis , S

  4. G1 , S , G2 ,M , cytokinesis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

G$ _1$ , S , G$ _2$, M , cytokinesis. The correct sequence has G$ _1$ as a preparation for S and G$ _2$ as the time between the completion of S and entry into M. Cytokinesis occurs after the other stages to create two daughter cells.

So, the correct answer is 'G$ _1$ , S , G$ _2$, M, cytokinesis'