Reneet Paper
Reneet Paper
1. Who proposed the theory that “Cells arise (1) polysaccharides (2) phosphoglyceride
only from the pre-existing cells”? (3) monosaccharaides (4) both (1) and (3)
(1) Mohl (2) Virchow 10. The best material for study of structure of cell
(3) Haeckel (4) Brown membrane is
2. An organelle devoid of membrane covering (1) RBC of human
is (2) RBC of frog
(1) vacuole (2) ribosome (3) cheek cell of human
(3) peroxisome (4) lysosome
(4) liver cell of rat
3. Difference between the prokaryotic and
11. In which of the following the cells are held
eukaryotic cells in having
together by a Ca-pectate layer?
(1) cell wall (2) nuclear membrane
(1) Primary cell wall
(3) ribosome (4) none of these
(2) Secondary cell wall
4. Extension of plasma membrane in prokaryotic
cell is (3) Middle lamella
(1) mesosome (2) haploid (4) Tertiary cell wall
(3) ribosome (4) none of these 12. Which one of the following structures
5. Polysome is a chain of between two adjacent cells is an effective
transport pathway?
(1) oxysomes (2) sphaerosomes
(1) Plasmodesmata
(3) ribosomes (4) dictyosomes
(2) Plastoquinones
6. Integral proteins of cell membrane occur on/
in (3) Endoplasmic reticulum
(1) inner surfaces (4) Plasmalemma
(2) outer surfaces 13. Which one of the following is not considered
(3) phospholipid matrix as part of the endomembrane system?
(4) inner and outer surfaces (1) Golgi complex (2) Peroxisome
7. Active transport across biomembrane (3) Vacuole (4) Lysosome
involves 14. Function of RER is
(1) production of ATP (1) autolysis
(2) requirement of energy (2) protein synthesis
(3) production of toxin (3) lipid synthesis
(4) release of energy (4) carbohydrate synthesis
8. The membrane of the erythrocytes has 15. Which of the following cell organelles were
approximately ....................% of proteins and discovered after the introduction of electron
......................% lipids. microscope?
(1) 42, 50 (2) 52, 40
(1) Mitochondria
(3) 50, 50 (4) 60, 40
(2) Endoplasmic reticulum
9. The lipid component of the membrane mainly
(3) Ribosomes
consists of .......................
(4) Both (2) and (3)
16. ................... is the important site of formation 25. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic flagella differ in
of glycoproteins and golycolipids. the
(1) SER (1) type of movement and placement
(2) Lysosome (2) location and mode of functioning.
(3) Golgi apparatus (3) microtubular structure and function
(4) Mitochondria (4) microtubular organization and type of
17. Lysosomes contain movement.
(1) carbohydrates (2) hormones 26. Basal bodies are associated with the formation
(3) nucleic acids (4) hydrolases. of
18. Both the membranes of mitochondrion are (1) phragmoplast (2) cilia and flagella
(1) structurally different but functionally (3) cell plate (4) kinetochore
similar 27. Centrioles and centrosomes occur in the cells
(2) structurally as well as functionally of
different. (1) green plants
(3) structurally similar but functionally (2) animals
different (3) bacteria and cyanobacteria
(4) structurally different but functionally (4) both (2) and (3)
similar. 28. Nucleolus is
19. Plastids are found in (1) rounded structure found in cytoplasm
(1) all animal cells near nucleus
(2) some animal cells. (2) rounded structure inside nucleus and
(3) all plant cells having rRNA.
(4) all plant cells and euglenoids. (3) rod-shaped structure in cytoplasm near
20. Plastids storing fat are called the nucleus
(1) Elaioplasts (2) Sphaerosomes (4) none of the above.
(3) Aleuroplasts (4) Pyrenoids 29. Satellite means
21. Grana are (1) terminal part of the chromosome beyond
secondary constriction
(1) protein storing plastids
(2) terminal part of the chromosome beyond
(2) coloured plastids.
primary constriction.
(3) stacks of thylakoids
(3) terminal part of chromosome beyond
(4) individual thylakoids present in stroma. tertiary constriction
22. A component of cytoskeleton is (4) none of the above
(1) microtubule (2) bone 30. Which of the following statement is correct
(3) chitin (4) cartilage. regarding vacuole?
23. The cytoskeleton is a proteinaceous network (1) It is membrane-bound and contains storage
of fibres in the cytoplasm. It is involved in proteins and lipids
(1) mechanical support (2) It is membrane-bound and contains water
(2) motility. and excretory substances.
(3) maintenance of cell-shape (3) It lacks membrane and contains air
(4) all of these (4) It lacks membrane and contains water
24. Axoneme with 9 + 2 microtubular and excretory substances.
arrangement occurs in 31. Which of the following statement of a
(1) cilia (2) flagella bacterial cell is/ are correct?
(3) both (1) and (2) (4) centriole (i) Mesosome is formed by the extensions
of plasma membrane into the cell.
(ii) The pili are elongated tubular structures (3) All cell arise from pre-existing cells
made up of a protein. (4) The lipid component of the membrane
(iii) Flagellum is composed of filament, hook mainly consists of phosphoglycerides.
and basal body. 36. Which of the following is incorrect?
(iv) Ribosomes are about 30 nm by 50 nm in (1) Mycoplasma is the smallest cell (0.3 µ)
size. (2) Bacteria are 3 to 5 µm in size.
(1) (i), (ii) and (iii) (2) All of the above (3) The largest cell is the egg of an ostrich
(3) (ii) and (iv) (4) Nerve cells are some of the smallest cells.
(4) None of the above 37. Select the incorrect statement about
32. Protein synthesis in an animal cell occurs prokaryotic ribosomes.
(1) on ribosomes present in cytoplasm as (1) 50S and 30S subunits unite to form 70S
well as in mitochondria ribosomes
(2) on ribosomes present in the nucleolus as (2) Polysome/polyribosome consists of
well as in cytoplasm. many ribosomes only.
(3) only on ribosomes attached to the nuclears (3) Ribosome is the site of protein synthesis
envelope and endoplasmic reticulum (4) Polysome indicate the synthesis of
(4) only on the ribosomes present in cytosol. identical polypeptide in multiple copies.
33. According to widely accepted “fluid mosaic 38. Select the statements which are related to
model” cell membranes are semi-fluid, where Schwann.
lipids and integral proteins can diffuse (i) He reported that cells have a thin outer
randomly. In recent years, this model has been layer which is today known as plasma
modified in several respects. In this regard, membrane
which of the following statements is
(ii) Cell wall is a unique character of the
incorrect?
plant cell.
(1) Proteins in cell membranes can travel
(iii) Body of plants and animals are
within the lipid bilayer
composed of cells and products of cells.
(2) Proteins can also undergo flip-flop
(1) Only (i) (2) Only (iii)
movements in the lipid bilayer.
(3) (i) and (iii) (4) All of these
(3) Proteins can remain confined within
certain domains of the membrane 39. Study the following statements on cilium or
flagellum and answer the question.
(4) Many proteins remain completely
embedded within the lipid bilayer. (i) Cilium / Flagellum contains an outer ring
of nine doublet microtubules surrounding
34. In prokaryotes, chromatophores are
two singlet microtubules.
(1) specialized granules responsible for
(ii) Cilia are smaller which work like oars,
colouration of cells
causing the movement of either the cells
(2) structures responsible for organizing the or surrounding fluid.
shape of the organism.
(iii) Flagella are comparatively longer and
(3) inclusion bodies lying free inside the responsible for cell movement.
cells for carrying out various metabolic
(iv) Cilium and flagellum are covered with
activities
plasma membrane.
(4) internal membrane system which becomes
Which of the above statements are correct?
extensive and complex in photosynthetic
bacteria. (1) (i) and (ii) (2) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
35. Which of the following statement is false? (3) (i) and (iv) (4) (ii) and (iii)
(1) The ribosomes of a polysome translate 40. Which of the following is not the function of
the mRNA into protein cell wall?
(2) Mitochondria divide by fragmentation. (i) Provides shape to the cell.
(ii) Protects the cell from mechanical (iii) Ribosomes are involved in protein
damage and infection. synthesis.
(iii) Helps in cell to cell interaction. (iv) Mitochondria help in oxidative
(iv) Provides barrier to undesirable phosphorylation and generation of ATP.
macromolecules. (1) (ii), (iii) & (iv)
(1) Only (i) (2) (i) only
(2) Only (iv) (3) (ii) only
(3) Only (ii), (iii) and (iv) (4) (iii) only
(4) None of the above 44. Choose the wrong statements regarding
41. Read the following statements and identify bacterial cell.
the correct option. (i) Glycocalyx is the outermost envelope in
(i) Contractile vacuole takes part in bacteria.
osmoregulation and excretion. (ii) The glycocalyx could be a loose sheath
(ii) Food vacuole is formed by engulfing the called capsule.
food particles. (iii) The glycocalyx may be thick and tough
(iii) The vacuole is bound by a double called slime layer.
membrane called tonoplast. (iv) A special structure formed by the plasma
(iv) Vacuole can occupy upto 90 percent of membrane is called mesosome.
the volume of the cell. (v) Small bristle like fibres sprouting out of
(1) (i) and (ii) the cell are called fimbriae.
(2) (ii) and (iv) (1) (i) and (iii) (2) (i) and (ii)
(3) (i), (ii) and (iv) (3) (ii) and (iii) (4) (i) and (iv)
(4) None of the above 45. Consider the following statements and choose
42. Which of the following statements are the correct statement.
incorrect? (i) The endomembrane system includes
(i) Plant cells have centrioles which are mitochondria, chloroplast and
absent in almost all animal cells. peroxisomes.
(ii) Ribosomes are the site of protein (ii) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the
synthesis. major site for synthesis of lipid.
(iii) The middle lamella is a layer mainly of (iii) Rough endoplasmic reticulum is actively
calcium carbonate which holds the involved in protein synthesis.
different neighbouring cells together. (iv) Mitochondrial matrix possesses single
(iv) In animal cell, steroidal hormones are circular DNA, a few RNA and 80S
synthesized by smooth endoplasmic ribosomes.
reticulum of the above statements Of the above statements.
(1) (i) and (iii) (2) (iii) and (iv) (1) (i) and (iii) (2) (ii) and (iv)
(3) (ii) and (iv) (4) (i) and (iv). (3) (iii) and (iv) (4) (ii) and (iii)
43. Which of the following statements is/are 46. Given below are some characters of a cell
correct ? organelle.
(i) The endomembrane system includes Identify the correct organelle which shows all
plasma membrane, ER, Golgi complex, the characters described above.
lysosomes and vacuoles. (i) It is a membrane bound space found in
(ii) ER helps in the transport of substances, the cytoplasm.
synthesis of proteins, lipoproteins and (ii) It is bound by a single membrane called
glycogen. tonoplast.
(iii) It contains water, sap, excretory products 50. Assertion (1): The acrocentric chromosome
and other materials not useful to the cell. has centromere at the terminal position.
(iv) It has higher concentration of sap than Reason (R): The metacentric chromosome
the cytoplasm. has centromere slightly away from the middle
(1) Golgi apparatus of the chromosome.
(2) Lysosomes In the following questions, a statement of
(3) Endoplasmic reticulum Assertion is followed by a statement of
(4) Vacuoles Reason.
47. Read the statements given below with regard (1) If both Assertion and Reason are true and
to the functions performed by Golgi apparatus ? the Reason is the correct explanation of
the Assertion
(i) Transport and chemically modify the
materials contained within it. (2) If both Assertion and Reason are true but
the Reason is not the correct explanation
(ii) Performs the function of packaging
of the Assertion.
materials.
(3) If Assertion is true but Reason is false
(iii) Important site of formation of glycoproteins
and glycolipids. (4) If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Which of the following is the correct answer? 51. Which Organelles serve as major packaging
regions for molecules distributed throughout
(1) (i) is wrong but (ii) and (iii) are correct
the cell?
(2) (ii) is wrong but (i) and (iii) are correct
(1) Vacuole (2) Plastid
(3) (ii) and (iii) are wrong but (i) is correct
(3) Mitochondria (4) Golgi bodies
(4) All are correct.
52. Read the assertion and reason carefully to
48. Which of the following statements are
mark the correct option in question.
correct?
Assertion (1): The nuclear pores are the
(1) Na+/K+ pump is an example of active
passages through which movement RNA and
transport
protein molecules take place in both directions
(2) In plant cells lipid like steroidal between the cytoplasm and nucleoplasm.
hormones are synthesized in SER.
Reason (R): Nuclear pores are formed by the
(3) In plant cells, the vacuoles can occupy fusion of two membranes of nucleus.
up to 10% of the volume of the cell
(1) If both Assertion and Reason are true and
(4) Chlorophyll and leucoplast are responsible the Reason is the correct explanation of
for trapping light energy essential for the Assertion
photosynthesis.
(2) If both Assertion and Reason are true but
49. Assertion (1): Centrosomes and centrioles are the Reason is not the correct explanation
related to each other. of the Assertion.
Reason (R): Centrosome usually contains (3) If Assertion is true but Reason is false
two cylindrical structures called centrioles.
(4) If both Assertion and Reason are false.
In the following questions, a statement of
53. Match column-I with column-II and choose
Assertion is followed by a statement of
the correct option.
Reason.
Column-I Column-II
(1) If both Assertion and Reason are true and
A. Tonoplast I. Contain digestive
the Reason is the correct explanation of
enzyme
the Assertion
B. Contractile II. Store metabolic
(2) If both Assertion and Reason are true but
the Reason is not the correct explanation vacuole gases
of the Assertion. C. Food vacuole III. Excretion
(3) If Assertion is true but Reason is false D. Air vacuole IV. Transport of ions in
(4) If both Assertion and Reason are false plants
(1) A–IV; B–III; C–I; D–II 58. Match column-I (cell organelle) with column-
(2) A–II; B–III; C–IV; D–I II membrane and select the correct option
(3) A–IV; B–II; C–III; D–I from the codes given below.
(4) A–I; B–III; C–II; D–IV Column-I Column-II
54. Match column-I with column-II and choose A. Mitochondria I. Without membrane
the correct option. B. Lysosomes II. Single membrane
Column-I Column-II C. Ribosomes III. Double membrane
(Chromosome) (Position of Centromere) (1) A – I; B – II; C – III
A. Metacentric I. At the tip (2) A – III; B – I; C – II
B. Submetacentric II. Almost near the tip (3) A – III; B – II; C – I
C. Acrocentric III. At the middle (4) A – II; B – III; C – I
D. Telocentric IV. Slightly away from the 59. Match column-I with column-II and select the
middle correct option.
(1) A–III; B–IV; C–II; D–I Column – I Column - II
(2) A–IV; B–III; C–II; D–I A. RER I. Intracellular and
(3) A–I; B–II; C–III; D–IV extracellular
(4) A–IV; B–III; C–I ; D–II digestion
55. Match the items given in column-I with their B. Cell wall II. Provide structural
role given in column-II and choose the correct support to the cell
option. C. Flagella III. Protein synthesis and
Column-I Column-II secretion
A. SER I. Increase the surface area D. Lysosomes IV Responsible for cell
B. Golgi apparatus II. Store oils or fats movement
C. Cristae III. Transport of lipids (1) A–III; B–II; C–IV; D–I
D. Peroxisome IV. Photorespiration (2) A–II; B–III; C–IV; D–I
E. Elaioplasts V. Synthesis of lipid (3) A–I; B–III; C–II; D–IV
(1) A–V; B–III; C–I; D–IV; E–II (4) A–IV; B–II; C–III; D–I
(2) A–V; B–III; C–II; D–IV; E–I 60. Match column-I and column-II and select the
(3) A–II; B–III; C–I; D–IV; E–V correct answer
(4) A–III; B–IV; C–I; D–V; E–II Column-I Column-II
56. The endomembrane system does not include A. Bacteria without walls I. Lysosome
which of the following? B. Small circular DNA II. Mycoplasma cells
(1) Lysosome (2) Vacuole C. Flattened sacs in a III. Thylakoid
(3) Golgi complex (4) Peroxisome chloroplast
57. Match column I (cell type) with column II D. A vesicle in which IV. Plasmid
(size) and choose the correct option. hydrolytic enzymes
Column-I Column-II are stored
(Cell type) (Size) (1) A–III; B–IV; C–II; D–I
A. Viruses I. 1-2 mm (2) A–II; B–IV; C–III; D–I
B. PPLO II. 10-20 mm (3) A–I; B–II; C–III; D–IV
C. Eukaryotic cell III. About 0.1 mm (4) A–IV; B–III; C–I; D–II
D. Bacterium IV. 0.02 - 0.2 mm
61. Which of the following pair are correctly
(1) A–I; B–II; C–III; D–IV matched?
(2) A–IV; B–III; C–II; D–I A. Microtubules – Structural components of
(3) A–I; B–III; C–II; D–IV cilia
(4) A–IV; B–II; C–III; D–I B. Centrioles – Store hydrolytic enzymes
C. Amyloplasts – Store oil protein and helps in cell division
starch in plants B. Fimbriae II. Special structure of
(1) A, B and C (2) A and B bacteria which help
(3) A only (4) A and C them to attach with
62. Which of these is wrongly matched? rocks in stream and
(1) Chloroplasts – Chlorophyll also to host tissue
(2) Elaioplasts – Starch C. Endomembrane III. Includes those
(3) Chromoplasts – Carotenoids system organelles whose
(4) Amyloplasts – Carbohydrates functions are coordinated
63. Which one of the following pairs is NOT D. Mitochondria IV. Divide by fission and site
correctly matched? of aerobic respiration
(1) A–I; B–II; C–III; D–IV
(1) Cristae – The tubular structure formed
by the folding of the inner membrane of (2) A–III; B–I; C–II; D–IV
the mitochondrion (3) A–III; B–I; C–IV; D–II
(2) Plasmodesmata – The membrane surrounding (4) A–I; B–IV; C–III ; D–II
the vacuole in plants. 67. Identify the components labelled A, B, C and
D in the given section of cilia/flagella showing
(3) Grana – Membrane bound discs in
different parts. Choose the option which
chloroplasts
shows the correct labelling of parts.
that contain chlorophylls and carotenoids
(4) Middle lamella – Layer between adjacent
cells walls in plants derived from cell plate.
64. Which of the following pair are correctly
matched ?
(I) Amyloplasts – Store proteins
(II) Mitochondrion – ‘Power house’ of the cell
(III) Stroma – Chlorophyll pigment
(IV) Axoneme – 9 + 2 array
(1) (I) and (III) only (1) A–Plasma membrane,
(2) (II), (III) and (IV) only B–Interdoublet bridge,
(3) (III) and (IV) only C–Central microtubule, D–Radial spoke
(4) (II) and (IV) only (2) A–Plasma membrane, B–Arm,
65. Which one of the following cellular parts is C–Central microtubule, D–Radial spoke
correctly matched with their characters ? (3) A–Plasma membrane, B–Interdoublet
(1) Centrioles – Sites for active RNA synthesis bridge, C–Hub, D–Radial spoke
(2) Lysosomes – Optimally active at a pH (4) A–Plasma membrane, B–Interdoublet
of about 8.5. bridge,C–Hub, D–Arm
(3) Thylakoids – Flattened membranous sacs 68. The given diagram shows the types of
forming the grana of chloroplasts chromosomes (labelled as A, B, C & D) based
(4) Ribosomes – Those on chloroplasts are on the position of centromere. Which one is
larger (80S) while those in the cytoplasm the correct option for the labelled
are smaller (70S). chromosomes. A, B, C and D ?
66. Match Column I with Column II and choose
the correct option.
Column I Column II
A. Centrioles I. Non-membrane
bound organelle which
(1) A–Telocentric chromosome,
B–Acrocentric chromosome,
C–Submetacentric chromosome, Identify the parts labelled as A, B, C, D & E
D–Metacentric chromosome (1) A–Outer membrane, B–Inner membrane,
C–Matrix, D–Inter- membrane space,
(2) A–Acrocentric chromosome,
E–Crista
B–Telocentric chromosome,
(2) A–Outer membrane, B–Inner membrane,
C–Metacentric chromosome,
C – Intermembrane space, D–Matrix,
D–Submetacentric chromosome
E–Crista
(3) A–Submetacentric chromosome,
(3) A–Outer membrane, B–Inner membrane,
B–Metacentric chromosome,
C–Matrix, D–Crista, E–Inter–membrane
C–Telocentric chromosome,
space
D–Acrocentric chromosome
(4) A–Outer membrane, B–Inner membrane,
(4) A–Metacentric chromosome,
C- Crista, D–Matrix, E–Inter-membrane
B–Submetacentric chromosome,
space
C– Acrocentric chromosome,
71. Identify the components labelled as A, B, C,
D–Telocentric chromosome.
D and E in the diagram given below from the
69. Which of the following option correctly match
list (i) to (viii).
A, B, C, and Dindicated in the given sectional
view of chloroplasts.