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Cell - The Unit of Life (Practice Sheet)
Q1 Cell membrane is selectively permeable. This
means that it;
(A) allows all materials to pass through
(B) allows only water to pass through
(C) allows only certain materials to pass through
(D) allows only ions to pass through
Q2 As the polar molecules cannot pass through the
nonpolar lipid bilayer, they require a ............. of
the membrane to facilitate their transport
across the membrane.
(A) Lipid carrier
(B) Carrier protein
(C) Non-polar channel
(D) All of the above
Q3 The fluid mosaic model explains;
(A) Membrane functions like cell growth
(B) Membrane functions like formation
intercellular junctions
(C) Membrane function like secretion
(D) All of the above
Q4 Statement -1: Chloroplast & mitochondria have
RNA, 70S ribosomes & double stranded, circular
DNA.
Statement-2: Both are double membrane-
bounded cell organelles.
(A) Statement 1 & 2 both are correct
(B) Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is
incorrect
(C) Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is
correct
(D) Statement 1 & 2 both are incorrect
Q5 Statement 1: Centrioles are membraneless as
ribosomes.
Statement-2: Both centrioles and ribosomes
are found in higher plant cells.
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(A) Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is
incorrect
(B) Statement 1 & 2 both are correct
(C) Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is
correct
(D) Both statements are incorrect
Q6 Ribosomes are absent in/at;
(A) RER
(B) Mitochondria
(C) Chloroplast
(D) Golgi body
Q7 Assertion: Cell is the fundamental, structural
and functional unit of all living organisms.
Reason: A complete structure of a cell never
ensure independent life.
(A) Both the assertion and the reason are true,
of and the reason is a correct explanation of
the assertion.
(B) Both the assertion and reason are true, but
the reason is not a correct explanation of
the assertion.
(C) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(D) Both the assertion and reason are false.
Q8 Choose the incorrect pair.
(A) Chloroplast – Double membrane
(B) Chromoplast - Give colour
(C) Leucoplast - Stores nutrients
(D) Amyloplast – Store protein
Q9 The matrix of which cell organelle has single
circular DNA molecule, a few 70S ribosomes and
components required for protein synthesis and
aerobic respiration;
(A) Chloroplast
(B) Golgi Body
(C) Mitochondrion
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(D) ER
Q10 Assertion: Chloroplast can synthesize their own
proteins.
Reason: Chloroplast contains ribosomes.
(A) Both assertion and the reason are true and
the reason is a correct explanation of the
assertion.
(B) Both assertion and reason are true but the
reason is not a correct explanation of the
assertion.
(C) Assertion is true but the reason is false.
(D) Both the assertion and reason are false.
Q11 Statement 1: Chloroplast and mitochondria are
semi-autonomous organelles.
Statement 2: Chloroplast and mitochondria
have their own DNA and protein synthesizing
machinery.
(A) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are
correct
(B) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is
incorrect
(C) Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is
correct
(D) Both statement 1 and 2 are incorrect
Q12 Which chromosome has terminal centromere?
(A) Acrocentric
(B) Telocentric
(C) Sub-metacentric
(D) Metacentric
Q13 Match the following & select the correct option
(A) (I)–a, (II)–b, (III)–c, (IV)–d
(B) (I)–d, (II)–b, (III)–c, (IV)–a
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(C) (I)–d, (II)–a, (III)–b, (IV)–c
(D) (I)–b, (II)–a, (III)–d, (IV)–c
Q14 Which is incorrect about cilia?
(A) Small structures work like oars.
(B) Cilia emerge from basal body.
(C) Cilia cause the movement of either the cell
or the surrounding fluid.
(D) It is hair like outgrowth of cell wall.
Q15 Read the given statements and select the
correct option.
Statement 1: The cisternae in Golgi complex
have cis face and trans face.
Statement 2: The cis face is called forming face
and trans face is called maturing face.
(A) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
(B) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is
incorrect
(C) Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is
correct
(D) Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
Q16 Assertion: RER is the rough endoplasmic
reticulum.
Reason: This endoplasmic reticulum bears
ribosomes.
(A) Both the assertion and the reason are true,
and the reason is a correct explanation of
the assertion.
(B) Both the assertion and reason are true, but
the reason is not a correct explanation of
the assertion.
(C) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(D) Both the assertion and reason are false.
Q17 Choose the correct option for the following
statement.
Statement I: The core of cilium or flagellum is
called axoneme.
Statement II: Central tubules are connected by
a bridge and is enclosed by central sheath.
(A) Statement-I is correct and Statement-II is
incorrect
(B)
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Statement-I and Statement-II both are the assertion.

correct (B) Both the assertion and reason are true, but
(C) Statement -I and Statement -II both are the reason is not a correct explanation of
incorrect the assertion.
(D) Statement -I is incorrect and Statement -II is (C) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
correct (D) Both the assertion and reason are false.

Q18 Match the column I & II & choose the correct Q22 Which cell organelle helps in cell division?
option (A) Lysosome
Column I Column II (B) Peroxisome
(i) Ribosome (a) Flemming (C) Centrosome

(b) Singer and (D) Endoplasmic reticulum

(ii) Chromatin
Nicolson Q23 Assertion: Mesosome in bacteria help in
(iii) Fluid respiration.
(c) Palade
mosaic model Reason: Mesosome contain respiratory enzyme.
(d) Robert (A) If both the assertion and the reason are true
(iv) Nucleus
Brown and the reason is the correct explanation of
(A) (i)–c, (ii)–a, (iii)–b, (iv)–d the assertion.
(B) (i)–b, (ii)–a, (iii)–d, (iv)–c (B) If both the assertion and reason are true but
(C) (i)–b, (ii)–c, (iii)–d, (iv)–a the reason is not a correct explanation of
(D) (i)–a, (ii)–b, (iii)–c, (iv)–d the assertion.
(C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false.
Q19 For ribosomes Svedberg's unit is;
(D) If both the assertion and reason are false.
(A) Direct measure of size and density
(B) Indirect measure of size and density Q24 Statement I: Reserve materials in prokaryotic
(C) Measure of weight in gram cells are stored in the cytoplasm in the form of
(D) Direct measure of shape inclusion bodies.
Statement II: Gas vacuoles are found in blue-
Q20 Statement I: In the chromoplasts fat insoluble
green, purple and green photosynthetic
carotenoid pigments are present.
bacteria.
Statement II: Amyloplasts store carbohydrates
(A) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
whereas elaioplasts store oils and fats.
(B) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is
(A) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
incorrect
(B) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is
(C) Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is
incorrect
correct
(C) Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is
(D) Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
correct
(D) Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. Q25 Functions of which group of organelles are
coordinated?
Q21 Assertion: Certain bacteria possess plasmid.
(A) ER, golgi complex, lysosomes & vacuoles
Reason: Certain bacteria possess resistance to
(B) Mitochondria, chloroplast & peroxisomes
antibiotics.
(C) ER, chloroplast & peroxisomes
(A) Both the assertion and the reason are true,
(D) Lysosomes, vacuoles, mitochondria &
and the reason is a correct explanation of
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Q26 Which structure is frequently observed in the Q33 Tonoplast is;

cells that is actively involved in protein synthesis (A) Double membrane of vacuoles
and secretion? (B) Single membrane of vacuoles
(A) ER (C) Double membrane of lysosomes
(B) RER (D) Single membrane of lysosomes
(C) SER
Q34 In which cells the vacuoles can occupy up to 90
(D) Golgi apparatus
per cent of the volume of the cell?
Q27 Major site for lipid synthesis is; (A) Animal cell
(A) Golgi apparatus (B) Fungal cell
(B) ER (C) Bacterial cell
(C) RER (D) Plant cell
(D) SER
Q35 Tonoplast facilitates the transport of ions and
Q28 Endoplasmic reticulum is; other materials;
(A) Of two types (A) Against concentration gradients into the
(B) Mostly continuous with nuclear membrane vacuole
(C) May or may not bear ribosomes on it (B) Along concentration gradients into the
(D) More than one is correct vacuole
(C) Against concentration gradients into the
Q29 Cisternae are;
cytoplasm
(A) Flat cavities
(D) Along concentration gradients into the
(B) Disc-shaped cavities
cytoplasm
(C) Flat sacs
(D) Flat disc-shaped sacs Q36 In Amoeba, the contractile vacuole helps in;
(A) Storage
Q30 Materials packaged at Golgi apparatus are;
(B) Digestion
(A) Delivered to the intra-cellular targets
(C) Excretion
(B) Secreted outside the cell
(D) Ingestion
(C) Both (A) & (B)
(D) None of the above Q37 The number of mitochondria per cell is;
(A) Invariable
Q31 Why does the Golgi apparatus remains in close
(B) Variable
association with the ER?
(C) Fixed
(A) Raw material for packaging comes from ER
(D) Countless
(B) Processed material goes to ER
(C) Processed material for packaging comes Q38 Typical shape of mitochondria is;
from ER (A) Sausage – shaped
(D) Raw material goes to ER (B) Cylindrical
(C) Both (A) & (B)
Q32 Abundant hydrolytic enzymes are found in;
(D) Lens – shaped
(A) Mitochondria
(B) Chloroplast Q39 Cristae in mitochondria are;
(C) Lysosomes (A) Infoldings of outer membrane
(D) Vacuoles (B) Outfoldings of outer membrane
(C) Infoldings of inner membrane

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(D) Outfoldings of inner membrane
Q40 Plastids are classified as
chromoplasts & leucoplasts on the basis of;
(A) Function
(B) Pigments
(C) Shape
(D) Colour
Q41 Ribosomes are;
(A) Not surrounded by membrane
(B) Composed of two subunits
(C) Protein factory
(D) More than one option is correct
Q42 Cytoskeleton helps in;
(A) Mechanical support
(B) Motility
(C) Maintenance of the cell shape
(D) All of the above
Q43 Which of the following has cartwheel like
structure?
(A) Centrosome
(B) Nucleus
(C) Centriole
(D) Microbody
Q44 Two centrioles of a centrosome lie;
(A) Parallel to each other
(B) Parallel to membrane
(C) Perpendicular to each other
(D) Perpendicular to membrane
Q45 Nuclear matrix contains;
(A) Nucleolus
(B) Chromatin
(C) Both (A) & (B)
(D) Nucleoplasm
Q46 The content of nucleolus is;
(A) Continuous with nucleoplasm
(B) Discontinuous with nucleoplasm
(C) Continuous with cytoplasm
(D) More than one are correct
Q47 Chromatin contains;
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(A) DNA only
(B) DNA & Histones
chloroplasts,
(C) DNA, Histones & Non histone proteins
(D) DNA, RNA, Histones & Non histone proteins
Q48 Fluidity of plasma membrane is due to;
(A) Extrinsic protein
(B) Intrinsic protein
(C) Phospholipids
(D) Carbohydrates
Q49 As per fluid mosaic model lateral movements of
membrane proteins are possible due to;
(A) Quasi-fluid nature of proteins
(B) Quasi-fluid nature of lipids
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) Aqueous medium
Q50 Integral proteins;
(A) Lie on the surface
(B) Are partially embedded
(C) Are completely embedded
(D) More than one option is correct
Q51 Anything _____ than a complete structure of a
cell _____ ensure independent living.
(A) More, does (B) More, does not
(C) Less, does (D) Less, does not
Q52 Living cell was first observed and described by;
(A) Robert Brown
(B) Robert Hooke
(C) A.V. Leeuwenhoek
(D) Schleiden
Q53 Schleiden and Schwann could not explain;
(A) Origin of new cells
(B) Formation of tissue
(C) Fundamental unit of life
(D) Organisms are composed of cells
Q54 Which is correct sequence?
(A) Cell → Nucleus → DNA → Chromosome
(B) Nucleus → DNA → Chromosome → Cell
(C) DNA → Chromosome → Cell → Nucleus
(D) Cell → Nucleus → Chromosome → DNA
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Q55 Cytoplasm is the main arena of cellular Both Assertion & Reason are true and the
activities in; Reason is the correct explanation of the
(A) Plant cells Assertion.
(B) Animal cells (B) Both Assertion & Reason are true but the
(C) Both (A) and (B) Reason is not the correct explanation of the
(D) Prokaryotic cells only Assertion.
(C) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
Q56 Which non-membrane bound organelle is
(D) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
(A) Microbody (B) Vacuole Q63 Which are bristle-like structures that help in
(C) Ribosome (D) Lysosome attachment of bacteria to the rocks in stream
or on the surface of host?
Q57 Proper differentiation of cytoplasm and
(A) Pili (B) Flagella
nucleoplasm is found in;
(C) Fimbriae (D) Cilia
(A) Prokaryotes
(B) Eukaryotes Q64 Which of the following is common in structure
(C) Both (A) and (B) between prokaryotic cell and eukaryotic cell?
(D) None of the above (A) Cell Membrane
(B) Cell wall
Q58 The smallest cells are;
(C) Ribosome
(A) Bacteria (B) BGA
(D) Mesosome
(C) Viruses (D) Mycoplasma
Q65 Mitochondria divide by;
Q59 Endomembrane system does not involve;
(A) Budding
(A) ER, Golgi complex, Lysosomes
(B) Fission
(B) Vacuoles, ER, Golgi complex
(C) Fragmentation
(C) Peroxisomes, Chloroplast, Mitochondria
(D) Both (B) & (C)
(D) Golgi complex, Lysosome, Vacuoles
Q66 Cytoskeleton involves;
Q60 Types of chromosomes are classified on the
(A) Microfilaments
basis of position of;
(B) Microtubules
(A) Primary constriction
(C) Intermediate-filaments
(B) Secondary constriction
(D) All of the above
(C) Centromere
(D) Both (A) and (C) Q67 Animal cell differs from plant cell in having;
(A) Ribosome
Q61 In a few chromosome, location is constant for;
(B) Centrioles
(A) Primary constriction
(C) Mitochondrion
(B) Secondary constriction
(D) Endoplasmic reticulum
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) Centromere Q68 In eukaryotic cell, cilia and flagella are hair-like
outgrowth of;
Q62 Assertion : The content of the nucleolus is
(A) Cell membrane
continuous with the nucleoplasm.
(B) Cell wall
Reason : Nucleolus is not membrane bound.
(C) Endoplasmic reticulum
(A)
(D) Golgi body

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Q69 Which of the following is extension of cell wall? Q70 Plant cell shows difference with animal cell in
(A) Eukaryotic flagella having;
(B) Prokaryotic flagella (A) Cell wall
(C) Centriole (B) Plastids
(D) All of the above (C) Large central vacuole
(D) All of the above

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Answer Key
Q1 (C) Q31 (A)

Q2 (B) Q32 (C)

Q3 (D) Q33 (B)

Q4 (A) Q34 (D)

Q5 (A) Q35 (A)

Q6 (D) Q36 (C)

Q7 (C) Q37 (B)

Q8 (D) Q38 (C)

Q9 (C) Q39 (C)

Q10 (A) Q40 (B)

Q11 (A) Q41 (D)

Q12 (B) Q42 (D)

Q13 (C) Q43 (C)

Q14 (D) Q44 (C)

Q15 (A) Q45 (C)

Q16 (A) Q46 (A)

Q17 (B) Q47 (D)

Q18 (A) Q48 (C)

Q19 (B) Q49 (B)

Q20 (C) Q50 (D)

Q21 (B) Q51 (D)

Q22 (C) Q52 (C)

Q23 (A) Q53 (A)

Q24 (A) Q54 (D)

Q25 (A) Q55 (C)

Q26 (B) Q56 (C)

Q27 (D) Q57 (B)

Q28 (D) Q58 (D)

Q29 (D) Q59 (C)

Q30 (C) Q60 (D)

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Q61 (B) Q66 (D)

Q62 (A) Q67 (B)

Q63 (C) Q68 (A)

Q64 (A) Q69 (B)

Q65 (B) Q70 (D)

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