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MCQs 1:
Approximately, how large is a chloroplast in terms of micrometers?
Topic: Measurements in Cellular Biology
Correct Answer: C) 4-6 μm
- This question revolves around the typical size of chloroplasts, which are critical components in plant cells.
- Chloroplasts, responsible for photosynthesis, generally range in size from 4 to 6 micrometers.
- Therefore, the correct answer is C, "4-6 μm."
MCQs 2:
Which organelle is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Topic: Cell Structure and Functions
Correct Answer: A) Chromosome
- The question aims to identify an organelle that is common to both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Chromosomes, which carry genetic information, are present in both types of cells.
- Therefore, the correct answer is A, "Chromosome."
MCQs 3:
What is the approximate thickness of a cell membrane?
Topic: Cell Membrane Structure
Correct Answer: D) None of the above
- This question focuses on the size of a cell membrane.
- The thickness of a typical cell membrane does not fit into any of the provided ranges; it is usually around 7 nm.
- As a result, the correct answer is D, "None of the above."
MCQs 4:
How old is the Eubacterium isolatum?
Topic: Ancient Microbiology
Correct Answer: C) 3500 million years
- The question is about the age of the Eubacterium isolatum, a very ancient microorganism.
- The Eubacterium isolatum is believed to be 3500 million years old, based on accurate dating methods.
- Therefore, the correct answer is C, "3500 million years."
MCQs 5:
What is considered the "factory" for ribosomes?
Topic: Cell Organelle Functionality
Correct Answer: D) None of the above
- The question is looking for the area in a cell where ribosomes are produced.
- Despite the critical roles of RER, SER, and Golgi bodies, none of these organelles are responsible for ribosome synthesis.
- Ribosomes are synthesized in the nucleolus, not listed in the options. Hence the correct answer is D, "None of the above."
MCQs 6:
Aside from DNA, what is the most significant organelle present in bacterial cells?
Topic: Bacterial Cell Structure
Correct Answer: A) Mesosome
- This question is about understanding the structure of a bacterial cell and identifying a key organelle.
- The Mesosome is a distinct and significant organelle in a bacterial cell other than DNA.
- Thus, the correct answer is A, "Mesosome."
MCQs 7:
What is the thickness of a primary cell wall?
Topic: Cell Wall Structure
Correct Answer: B) 1 to 3 μm
- This question deals with the measurement of a primary cell wall's thickness.
- The thickness of a primary cell wall generally ranges from 1 to 3 μm.
- Therefore, the correct answer is B, "1 to 3 μm."
Question 8:
What is the diameter of a cell's nucleus?
Topic: Cell Nucleus Structure
Correct Answer: A) 10 μm
- The question seeks to determine the typical diameter of a cell nucleus.
- The nucleus, first identified by Robert Brown in 1838, typically measures about 10 μm in diameter.
- Therefore, the correct answer is A, "10 μm."
Question 9:
What role does the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) play in a cell?
Topic: Cell Organelle Functionality
Correct Answer: D) Both A and B
- The aim of the question is to understand the function of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) in a cell.
- The SER is involved in several key cellular functions, including the transmission of impulses and maintaining the cell's shape.
- As a result, the correct answer is D, "Both A and B."
Question 10:
What are the characteristics of DNA present in chloroplasts?
Topic: Chloroplast DNA Structure
Correct Answer: B) Small and circular
- This question relates to the nature of the DNA found in chloroplasts.
- Chloroplast DNA tends to be small and circular, a structure that differentiates it from other types of DNA.
- Therefore, the correct answer is B, "Small and circular."
Question 11:
What percentage of the cell membrane is composed of lipids?
Topic: Cell Membrane Composition
Correct Answer: D) 20 to 40%
- This question addresses the lipid concentration in a cell membrane.
- The cell membrane, or plasma membrane, typically consists of around 20-40% lipids.
- Consequently, the correct answer is D, "20 to 40%."
Question 12:
How many DNA molecules are typically found in a bacterium's nucleoid?
Topic: Bacterial DNA Structure
Correct Answer: B) 1
- This question pertains to the number of DNA molecules present in the nucleoid of a bacterium.
- Generally, a bacterium's nucleoid contains a single DNA molecule.
- Therefore, the correct answer is B, "1."
Question 13:
Which components in the cell membrane serve as cell surface markers?
Topic: Cell Membrane Markers
Correct Answer: C) Both Glycolipids and Glycoproteins
- This question seeks to identify the components in a cell membrane that function as cell surface markers.
- Both Glycolipids and Glycoproteins present in the cell membrane serve this crucial role.
- Consequently, the correct answer is C, "Both Glycolipids and Glycoproteins."
Question 14:
In which type of cell were the mitochondria first observed?
Topic: History of Cell Biology
Correct Answer: D) None of the above
- This question refers to the historical identification of mitochondria.
- The discovery of mitochondria is attributed to Kolliker, who found them in muscle cells in 1850, not yeast or parenchyma cells.
- As such, the correct answer is D, "None of the above."
MCQs 15:
Which of the following does not characterize the primary cell wall?
Topic: Cell Wall Characteristics
Correct Answer: C) Rigid
- While primary cell walls, typically found in developing cells, are elastic, optically active, and crystalline, they are not rigid.
- Therefore, the correct answer is C, "Rigid."
MCQs 16:
Which life form has been most accurately dated as the oldest?
Topic: Evolutionary Biology
Correct Answer: B) Eubacterium isolatum
- The microorganism named Eubacterium isolatum holds the record, dating back 3500 million years.
- Consequently, the correct answer is B, "Eubacterium isolatum."
MCQs 17:
Which of the following species possesses eight pairs of chromosomes?
Topic: Chromosomal Composition
Correct Answer: D) None of the above
- None of the options provided, including Drosophila, Carrot, or Pigeon, have eight pairs of chromosomes.
- As such, the correct answer is D, "None of the above."
MCQs 18:
Which of the following structures aids in the synthesis of polysaccharides?
Topic: Polysaccharide Synthesis
Correct Answer: A) Golgi bodies
- The Golgi bodies are involved in the storage, modification, and packaging of secretory products and can synthesize polysaccharides from simple sugars.
- Consequently, the correct answer is A, "Golgi bodies."
MCQs 19:
Which cellular structure plays a role in the formation of zymogens?
Topic: Zymogen Formation
Correct Answer: B) Golgi bodies
- The Golgi bodies are involved in the transformation of proteins into zymogen granules; these are essentially enzyme precursors of pancreatic juice.
- Therefore, the correct answer is B, "Golgi bodies."
MCQs 20:
Identify the disease in the options that is hereditary.
Topic: Genetic Diseases
Correct Answer: D) All of the above
- This question requires identifying a disease that is genetically transmitted.
- All the diseases listed, including Glycogenosis type-II, Tay-sach's disease, and Cystic fibrosis, are known to have a genetic basis.
- Therefore, the correct answer is D, "All of the above."
MCQs 21:
Which component of the cell membrane is responsible for its selective permeability?
Topic: Cell Membrane Function
Correct Answer: A) Proteins
- Proteins in the cell membrane create a selective barrier that regulates the flow of substances based on the cell's requirements.
- Therefore, the correct answer is A, "Proteins."
MCQs 22:
Who proposed the unit-membrane model?
Topic: Cell Membrane Structure
Correct Answer: C) Robertson
- This question targets the individual who proposed the unit-membrane model of the cell membrane.
- In 1959, Robertson presented this model.
- Thus, the correct answer is C, "Robertson."
MCQs 23:
Which organelle is known as the self-replicating organelle?
Topic: Cellular Organelles
Correct Answer: C) Both Mitochondria and Chloroplast
- The question is about identifying the self-replicating organelles.
- Both Mitochondria and Chloroplast possess their own DNA allowing them to duplicate independently.
- Hence, the correct answer is C, "Both Mitochondria and Chloroplast."
MCQs 24:
What is the nature of proteins present in the cell membrane?
Topic: Cellular Proteins
Correct Answer: A) Globular
- This question focuses on understanding the type of proteins found in the cell membrane.
- The majority of proteins found in the cell membrane are of globular nature.
- Thus, the correct answer is A, "Globular."
MCQs 25:
How can the outer region of the cytoplasm be best characterized?
Topic: Cytoplasm Characteristics
Correct Answer: A) Viscous
- This question requires the characterization of the outer region of the cytoplasm.
- The outer region of the cytoplasm is notably more gel-like, or in other words, viscous.
- Consequently, the correct answer is A, "Viscous."
MCQs 26:
Which component grants the cell membrane its differential permeability?
Topic: Cell Membrane Function
Correct Answer: A) Lipids
- The question aims at identifying the component that makes the cell membrane differentially permeable.
- The differential permeability, which allows the transport of non-polar materials across the cell membrane, while blocking ionic materials, is predominantly a feature attributed to lipids present in the cell membrane.
- Therefore, the correct answer is A, "Lipids."
MCQs 27:
Which cell listed below is a differentiated cell?
Topic: Cell Differentiation
Correct Answer: B) Red Blood Cell (RBC)
- The question relates to identifying a differentiated cell from the given options.
- Differentiated cells have specialized structures and functions, unlike undifferentiated cells like the sperm and egg cells. The Red Blood Cell (RBC) is an example of a differentiated cell.
- Consequently, the correct answer is B, "Red Blood Cell (RBC)."
MCQs 28:
Which process is responsible for the removal of the tadpole's tail during metamorphosis?
Topic: Biological Processes
Correct Answer: D) None of the above
- This question pertains to the process that facilitates the removal of the tadpole's tail during metamorphosis.
- The removal of the tadpole's tail during metamorphosis is not an activity of either the Peroxisome or the Glyoxysome but rather of the Lysosome.
- Thus, the correct answer is D, "None of the above."
Question 29:
In which part of the cell are phospholipids primarily located?
Topic: Cellular Components
Correct Answer: A) Within all biomembranes
- This question requires understanding where phospholipids are predominantly found in a cell.
- Phospholipids are a crucial component of cell membranes, forming a lipid bilayer due to their amphiphilic properties.
- Therefore, the correct answer is A, "Within all biomembranes."
Question 30:
Which organelle has the capacity to store the maximum amount of starch?
Topic: Cell Organelles
Correct Answer: C) Leucoplast
- This question aims to identify the organelle with the maximum starch storage capacity.
- Leucoplasts are colorless organelles found in underground parts of plants, such as roots and tubers, where they store food in the form of starch.
- Thus, the correct answer is C, "Leucoplast."
Question 31:
Which cellular structure can be referred to as the "scavengers" or "digestive bags" of a cell?
Topic: Cell Organelles and Functions
Correct Answer: C) Lysosomes
- This question relates to identifying a cellular structure known for its scavenging and digestive functions.
- Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles responsible for breaking down waste materials in the cell, earning them the nicknames "scavengers" or "digestive bags."
- Therefore, the correct answer is C, "Lysosomes."
Question 32:
What substance is primarily synthesized by the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)?
Topic: Cell Organelles and Functions
Correct Answer: A) Proteins
- This question seeks to identify the main chemical compound synthesized by the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER).
- The RER has ribosomes attached to its surface, which are critical players in protein synthesis.
- Thus, the correct answer is A, "Proteins."
Question 33:
What is the primary component of the cell wall in prokaryotic (bacterial) cells?
Topic: Cellular Structure and Composition
Correct Answer: D) Murein
- This question aims to identify the main constituent of the cell wall in bacterial cells.
- Unlike the cell walls of fungi, which are composed of chitin, the cell walls of bacteria are primarily made of Murein or Peptidoglycan.
- Therefore, the correct answer is D, "Murein."
Question 34:
How many chromosomes are found in a frog's cell?
Topic: Genetics
Correct Answer: B) 26
- This question tackles the subject of the number of chromosomes in a particular species, in this case, a frog.
- Frogs have 26 chromosomes in their cells.
- Hence, the correct answer is B, "26."
Question 35:
How many pairs of chromosomes are present in an onion cell?
Topic: Genetics
Correct Answer: C) 8 pairs
- This question necessitates knowledge about the chromosomal makeup of various species, in this case, an onion.
- Onions have 8 pairs or 16 chromosomes in their cells.
- Consequently, the correct answer is C, "8 pairs."
Question 36:
Which of the following proteins also performs the function of permease?
Topic: Cell Membrane Structure
Correct Answer: B) Integral protein
- This question requires an understanding of the various proteins involved in cell membrane structure and their specific functions.
- Integral proteins, often referred to as permeases, are involved in the transport of substances across the cell membrane.
- Accordingly, the correct answer is B, "Integral protein."