Weekly test 05 – Cell Biology

1. What is the most likely pathway taken by a newly synthesized protein that will be secreted by a
cell?
1) ER → Golgi → nucleus 2) Golgi → ER → lysosome
3) nucleus → ER → Golgi
4) ER → Golgi → vesicles that fuse with plasma membrane
5) ER → lysosomes → vesicles that fuse with plasma membrane

2. Which structure is not part of the endomembrane system?

1) nuclear envelope 3) chloroplast 5) Golgi apparatus
2) plasma membrane 4) ER

3. In what way do the membranes of a eukaryotic cell vary?

1) Phospholipids are found only in certain membranes.
2) Certain proteins are unique to each membrane.
3) Only certain membranes of the cell are selectively permeable.
4) Only certain membranes are constructed from amphipathic molecules.
5) Some membranes have hydrophobic surfaces exposed to the cytoplasm, while others have
hydrophilic surfaces facing the cytoplasm.

4. According to the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure, proteins of the membrane are mostly
1) spread in a continuous layer over the inner and outer surfaces of the membrane.
2) confined to the hydrophobic interior of the membrane.
3) embedded in a lipid bilayer.
4) randomly oriented in the membrane, with no fixed inside outside polarity.
5) free to depart from the fluid membrane and dissolve in the surrounding solution.

5. Which of the following statements are true?

(a) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum has membrane bound enzymes.
(b) Lysosomes regulate the exit of residue materials out from cell.
(c) Proteins are transported to Golgi complex by ER.

(1) a & b only (3) a & c only (5) a, b & c

(2) b & c only (4) a only

6. Which of the following structure - function relationships is incorrect?

(1) Nucleolus - Synthesis of rRNA
(2) Golgi complex - Formation of secretary vesicles
(3) Plasmodesmata - Exchange of material between cells
(4) Glyoxysomes - Conversion of fatty acids to sugars
(5) Rough endoplasmic reticulum - Detoxification

7. Which of the following is incorrect regarding Endoplasmic Reticulum?

(1) All cells with a nucleus normally have this organelle.
(2) It forms a transport network inside the cell.
(3) It can transport materials to different site of a cell through direct channels.
(4) Some endoplasmic reticulum synthesis phospholipids.
(5) This regulates the exit of materials from the cell.

8. Which one of the following is incorrect regarding lysosomes?

(1) They have different lytic enzymes to digest all types of organic compounds.
(2) These are not abundant in neutrophils. (4) Formed by golgi complex.
(3) Involve in phagocytosis. (5) Can’t be seen in bacteria cells.

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9. An organelle that does not involve in transportation of substances within the cell or/and outside of
the cell is
(1) SER (3) RER (5) Peroxisome
(2) Golgi bodies (4) Lysosomes

10. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(1) Ribosomes make the primary structure of a protein.
(2) Proteins enter sacs of endoplasmic reticulum immediately after synthesis in eukaryotic cells.
(3) Covalent bonds between different amino acids of a protein are often necessary for the
formation of tertiary structure.
(4) Non-protein parts are joined into proteins inside sacs of endoplasmic reticulum.
(5) Some proteins are transported into nucleus after the synthesis.

11. Plasmodesmata,
(1) connect adjacent plant cell walls together.
(2) connects adjacent cell saps together.
(3) do not involve in communication between adjacent plant cells.
(4) a type of cytoplasmic connection in adjacent plant cells.
(5) can be found in between cells with thick lignified secondary cell wall.

12. You have to observe a specimen under high power of the light microscope. Which one of the
following steps is wrong in this task?
(1) Place the slide on the stage and clip it.
(2) Adjust the mirror to obtain maximum amount of light.
(3) Select the low power lens and focus the specimen using coarse adjustment knob.
(4) Choose the region to observe low power or mid power lenses.
(5) Change the objective lens to high power and focus using coarse adjustment.

Directions Summarized
1 2 3 4 5
A, B, D A, C, D A, B C, D Any other response or
Correct Correct Correct Correct combination of responses correct

13. Which of the following is/ are functions of the golgi apparatus?

(A) Synthesize steroids.

(B) Detoxification.
(C) Synthesis of glycolipids and glycoproteins.
(D) Produce lysosomes.
(E) Converts fat in to carbohydrates.

14. Which of the following subcellular components do not possess membranes?

(A) Centrioles (C) Ribosomes (E) Peroxisomes
(B) Cilia (D) Nucleus

15. Which of the following is/are correct regarding microtubules

(A) They are components of cytoskeleton.
(B) Involve in organelle movement.
(C) Involve in intracellular transportation.
(D) Important for the movement of chromosomes.
(E) These are not structural components of basal body of a flagellum.

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