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The only way in which a very large molecule such as a protein could cross a cell membrane is:
Endocytosis is specific for larger substances which cannot cross plasma membrane by any other mean.
Endocytosis is specific for larger substances which cannot cross plasma membrane by any other mean.
Endocytosis is specific for larger substances which cannot cross plasma membrane by any other mean.
Which cell component forms pinocytic vesicles?
Pinocytosis and phagocytosis are forms of endocytosis. So, in both cases plasma membrane is involved.
Pinocytosis and phagocytosis are forms of endocytosis. So, in both cases plasma membrane is involved.
Pinocytosis and phagocytosis are forms of endocytosis. So, in both cases plasma membrane is involved.
It serves as site for various chemical reactions and house of organelles of a cell:
Cytoplasm is the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. It is composed of water, salts, and various organic molecules. Some intracellular organelles, such the nucleus and mitochondria, are enclosed by membranes that separate them from the cytoplasm.
Cytoplasm is the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. It is composed of water, salts, and various organic molecules. Some intracellular organelles, such the nucleus and mitochondria, are enclosed by membranes that separate them from the cytoplasm.
Cytoplasm is the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. It is composed of water, salts, and various organic molecules. Some intracellular organelles, such the nucleus and mitochondria, are enclosed by membranes that separate them from the cytoplasm.
It is an example of non-membranous organelle:
Other three are single membrane bounded organelles. Ribosomes are non-membranous organelles found both in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.Â
Other three are single membrane bounded organelles. Ribosomes are non-membranous organelles found both in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.Â
Other three are single membrane bounded organelles. Ribosomes are non-membranous organelles found both in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.Â
The ribosomes are attached to messenger RNA through:
The ribosomes are attached to mRNA through smaller ribosomal sub-unit.In both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the smaller and larger ribosomal subunits are attached to form a mature functional particle. This attachment is controlled by the presence of Mg2+.
The ribosomes are attached to mRNA through smaller ribosomal sub-unit.In both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the smaller and larger ribosomal subunits are attached to form a mature functional particle. This attachment is controlled by the presence of Mg2+.
The ribosomes are attached to mRNA through smaller ribosomal sub-unit.In both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the smaller and larger ribosomal subunits are attached to form a mature functional particle. This attachment is controlled by the presence of Mg2+.
Ribosomes found in a eukaryotic cell are:
Ribosomes in cytoplasm are 80S.Ribosomes in mitochondria and chloroplast are 70S.
Ribosomes in cytoplasm are 80S.Ribosomes in mitochondria and chloroplast are 70S.
Ribosomes in cytoplasm are 80S.Ribosomes in mitochondria and chloroplast are 70S.
It correctly describe a polysome:
Which of the following function is performed by both RER and SER?
Mechanical support (Both RER and SER)Synthesis of proteins (RER)Detoxification of drugs (SER)Transmission of impulses (SER)
Mechanical support (Both RER and SER)Synthesis of proteins (RER)Detoxification of drugs (SER)Transmission of impulses (SER)
Mechanical support (Both RER and SER)Synthesis of proteins (RER)Detoxification of drugs (SER)Transmission of impulses (SER)
The cisternae break up to form Golgi vesicles from:
Vesicles from SER combine with convex face to become the part of Golgi apparatus, then after processing of proteins and lipids inside Golgi apparatus (glycosylation), products are packed and budded off from concave (maturing) face of Golgi apparatus to form Golgi vesicles.
Vesicles from SER combine with convex face to become the part of Golgi apparatus, then after processing of proteins and lipids inside Golgi apparatus (glycosylation), products are packed and budded off from concave (maturing) face of Golgi apparatus to form Golgi vesicles.
Vesicles from SER combine with convex face to become the part of Golgi apparatus, then after processing of proteins and lipids inside Golgi apparatus (glycosylation), products are packed and budded off from concave (maturing) face of Golgi apparatus to form Golgi vesicles.
Cisternae stacks in Golgi apparatus are continuously formed by the fusion of vesicles, which are probably derived by the budding of:
Vesicles that arise from SER fuse to form cisternae for Golgi apparatus.
Vesicles that arise from SER fuse to form cisternae for Golgi apparatus.
Vesicles that arise from SER fuse to form cisternae for Golgi apparatus.
Golgi complex is involved in the formation of ____________.
Lysosomal enzymes play an important role in:
Lysosome is rich in hydrolases that use water for breakdown of molecules.
Lysosome is rich in hydrolases that use water for breakdown of molecules.
Lysosome is rich in hydrolases that use water for breakdown of molecules.
Tay-Sach’s disease is due to the deficiency of:
Tay-Sach’s disease is a rare disorder passed from parents to child. It is caused by the absence of an enzyme that helps in breaking down of fatty substances. These fatty substances, called gangliosides, build up to toxic levels in the child's brain and affect the function of the nerve cells.
Tay-Sach’s disease is a rare disorder passed from parents to child. It is caused by the absence of an enzyme that helps in breaking down of fatty substances. These fatty substances, called gangliosides, build up to toxic levels in the child's brain and affect the function of the nerve cells.
Tay-Sach’s disease is a rare disorder passed from parents to child. It is caused by the absence of an enzyme that helps in breaking down of fatty substances. These fatty substances, called gangliosides, build up to toxic levels in the child's brain and affect the function of the nerve cells.
Lysosomes are present in all of the following type of cells except:
Mature RBCs lack nucleus and most organelles.Â
Mature RBCs lack nucleus and most organelles.Â
Mature RBCs lack nucleus and most organelles.Â
The diameter of peroxisomes is approximately:
Peroxisomes are approximately 0.5µm in diameter.Â
Peroxisomes are approximately 0.5µm in diameter.Â
Peroxisomes are approximately 0.5µm in diameter.Â
Glyoxylate cycle is associated with:
The glyoxylate cycle allows plants to grow on acetate because the cycle by-passes the decarboxylation steps of the citric acid cycle. In plants, these reactions take place in organelles called glyoxysomes.
The glyoxylate cycle allows plants to grow on acetate because the cycle by-passes the decarboxylation steps of the citric acid cycle. In plants, these reactions take place in organelles called glyoxysomes.
The glyoxylate cycle allows plants to grow on acetate because the cycle by-passes the decarboxylation steps of the citric acid cycle. In plants, these reactions take place in organelles called glyoxysomes.
Peroxisomes are specifically involved in the formation and decomposition of:
The name peroxisome was applied because this organelle is specifically involved in the formation and decomposition of H2O2Â in the cell.
The name peroxisome was applied because this organelle is specifically involved in the formation and decomposition of H2O2Â in the cell.
The name peroxisome was applied because this organelle is specifically involved in the formation and decomposition of H2O2Â in the cell.
Difference between mitochondria and chloroplast is:Â
Outer and inner membranes in chloroplast are smooth.Outer membrane is smooth while inner forms invaginations (cristae) in mitochondria.
Outer and inner membranes in chloroplast are smooth.Outer membrane is smooth while inner forms invaginations (cristae) in mitochondria.
Outer and inner membranes in chloroplast are smooth.Outer membrane is smooth while inner forms invaginations (cristae) in mitochondria.
F1Â particles are involved in:Â
Mitochondria have double membrane structure in which inner membrane forms infoldings called cristae in mitochondrial matrix. These inner membranes contain particles called oxysomes or elementary particles or F1 particles which contain ATPase (enzyme), so they are involved in ATP synthesis via chemiosmosis.Â
Mitochondria have double membrane structure in which inner membrane forms infoldings called cristae in mitochondrial matrix. These inner membranes contain particles called oxysomes or elementary particles or F1 particles which contain ATPase (enzyme), so they are involved in ATP synthesis via chemiosmosis.Â
Mitochondria have double membrane structure in which inner membrane forms infoldings called cristae in mitochondrial matrix. These inner membranes contain particles called oxysomes or elementary particles or F1 particles which contain ATPase (enzyme), so they are involved in ATP synthesis via chemiosmosis.Â
It is an example of organelle having endosymbiotic origin:
Endosymbiotic hypothesis deals with how cells evolved in terms of their specialization in function, where primitive cells took up other cells in a symbiotic relation and then start inheriting them in longer run; as a result organelles like mitochondria and chloroplast are formed.Â
Endosymbiotic hypothesis deals with how cells evolved in terms of their specialization in function, where primitive cells took up other cells in a symbiotic relation and then start inheriting them in longer run; as a result organelles like mitochondria and chloroplast are formed.Â
Endosymbiotic hypothesis deals with how cells evolved in terms of their specialization in function, where primitive cells took up other cells in a symbiotic relation and then start inheriting them in longer run; as a result organelles like mitochondria and chloroplast are formed.Â
It is an example of non-membranous organelle:
Vacuole, Lysosomes and Peroxisomes are bounded by a single membrane whereas ribosomes are not bounded by any membrane.
Vacuole, Lysosomes and Peroxisomes are bounded by a single membrane whereas ribosomes are not bounded by any membrane.
Vacuole, Lysosomes and Peroxisomes are bounded by a single membrane whereas ribosomes are not bounded by any membrane.
Which of the following correctly orders the cellular components by size from largest to smallest?
In cellular organelles ribosomes are smallest while nucleus is largest in size. Ribosomes are composed of rRNA and protein and in turn protein is composed of amino acids.
In cellular organelles ribosomes are smallest while nucleus is largest in size. Ribosomes are composed of rRNA and protein and in turn protein is composed of amino acids.
In cellular organelles ribosomes are smallest while nucleus is largest in size. Ribosomes are composed of rRNA and protein and in turn protein is composed of amino acids.
Most of the plant cells do not have:
Flagella are absent because most of the plant cells are non-motile, lysosomes are absent because most cells do not show phagocytosis and they have structure analogous to centrioles.
Flagella are absent because most of the plant cells are non-motile, lysosomes are absent because most cells do not show phagocytosis and they have structure analogous to centrioles.
Flagella are absent because most of the plant cells are non-motile, lysosomes are absent because most cells do not show phagocytosis and they have structure analogous to centrioles.
All of the following functions are related with cell membrane except:
Protection from osmotic lysis is the function of cell wall.In neuron and muscle cell, cell membrane conducts nerve impulse.
Protection from osmotic lysis is the function of cell wall.In neuron and muscle cell, cell membrane conducts nerve impulse.
Protection from osmotic lysis is the function of cell wall.In neuron and muscle cell, cell membrane conducts nerve impulse.
Which of the following correctly represents composition of plasma membrane?
Most abundant components of plasma membrane are proteins. The chemical composition of plasma membrane is:Proteins = 60-80%Lipids = 20-40%Carbohydrates = Small amount
Most abundant components of plasma membrane are proteins. The chemical composition of plasma membrane is:Proteins = 60-80%Lipids = 20-40%Carbohydrates = Small amount
Most abundant components of plasma membrane are proteins. The chemical composition of plasma membrane is:Proteins = 60-80%Lipids = 20-40%Carbohydrates = Small amount
In unit membrane model, the region of lipid bilayer attached to globular proteins is:Â
A function of eukaryotic cell that occurs in cytoplasm:
Transcription in nucleus, Glycosylation in Golgi apparatus, while oxidative phosphorylation is the function of mitochondria. Fermentation occurs in cytoplasm.
Transcription in nucleus, Glycosylation in Golgi apparatus, while oxidative phosphorylation is the function of mitochondria. Fermentation occurs in cytoplasm.
Transcription in nucleus, Glycosylation in Golgi apparatus, while oxidative phosphorylation is the function of mitochondria. Fermentation occurs in cytoplasm.
Mg+2Â ions in ribosome control attachment of:
Amino acyl-tRNA is involved in the formation of initiation factor with smaller ribosomal subunit.For the attachment of smaller ribosomal subunit with mRNA, there is a role of rRNA.For the attachment of ribosome with RER there is role of ribosomal protein.
Amino acyl-tRNA is involved in the formation of initiation factor with smaller ribosomal subunit.For the attachment of smaller ribosomal subunit with mRNA, there is a role of rRNA.For the attachment of ribosome with RER there is role of ribosomal protein.
Amino acyl-tRNA is involved in the formation of initiation factor with smaller ribosomal subunit.For the attachment of smaller ribosomal subunit with mRNA, there is a role of rRNA.For the attachment of ribosome with RER there is role of ribosomal protein.
Ribosomes are classified according to their:
S stands for Svedberg unit for sedimentation rate of ribosomes.
S stands for Svedberg unit for sedimentation rate of ribosomes.
S stands for Svedberg unit for sedimentation rate of ribosomes.
Cisternae are the membranes that are associated with:
Cisternae are found in endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosome, peroxisomes and Glyoxisomes. All these are single membranous organelles.
Cisternae are found in endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosome, peroxisomes and Glyoxisomes. All these are single membranous organelles.
Cisternae are found in endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosome, peroxisomes and Glyoxisomes. All these are single membranous organelles.
Channels of endoplasmic reticulum are often continuous with:
ER is network of channels that extends between nucleus and plasma membrane.
ER is network of channels that extends between nucleus and plasma membrane.
ER is network of channels that extends between nucleus and plasma membrane.
Cytoplasmic streaming movement causes flow of all except:
Endoplasmic reticulum is channels which cannot change their place.
Endoplasmic reticulum is channels which cannot change their place.
Endoplasmic reticulum is channels which cannot change their place.
Which one of the following possesses the most prominent Golgi apparatus?
Golgi apparatus is involved in cell secretions. So, cells having secretory function abundantly have Golgi apparatus.
Golgi apparatus is involved in cell secretions. So, cells having secretory function abundantly have Golgi apparatus.
Golgi apparatus is involved in cell secretions. So, cells having secretory function abundantly have Golgi apparatus.
Which of the following type of WBCs depend upon lysosomes for killing foreign agents?
Lysosomes are important for phagocytes. In WBCs, neutrophils and macrophages act as phagocytes.
Lysosomes are important for phagocytes. In WBCs, neutrophils and macrophages act as phagocytes.
Lysosomes are important for phagocytes. In WBCs, neutrophils and macrophages act as phagocytes.
Peroxisomes are not found in:
Peroxisomes are presents in eukaryotic cells while absent in prokaryotic cells.
Peroxisomes are presents in eukaryotic cells while absent in prokaryotic cells.
Peroxisomes are presents in eukaryotic cells while absent in prokaryotic cells.
Which of the following enzyme found in peroxisomes is involved in breakdown of H2O2?
Others are involved in oxidation.
Others are involved in oxidation.
Others are involved in oxidation.
Glyoxisomes are most abundant in:
These are abundant in lipid rich seeds where convert lipids in carbohydrates for energy supply to germination of seedlings.
These are abundant in lipid rich seeds where convert lipids in carbohydrates for energy supply to germination of seedlings.
These are abundant in lipid rich seeds where convert lipids in carbohydrates for energy supply to germination of seedlings.
Cell organelle responsible for turgor movement in plants is:
Vacuole has ability to develop turgor pressure.
Vacuole has ability to develop turgor pressure.
Vacuole has ability to develop turgor pressure.
Membrane which surrounds the vacuole is called:
Which statement is correct?
Plastids are found in plant cells only.Bacteria are prokaryotic cells.Chromatin is found in nucleus or nucleoid.
Plastids are found in plant cells only.Bacteria are prokaryotic cells.Chromatin is found in nucleus or nucleoid.
Plastids are found in plant cells only.Bacteria are prokaryotic cells.Chromatin is found in nucleus or nucleoid.
Mitochondria contain all of the following except:
Thylakoids are found in chloroplast.
Thylakoids are found in chloroplast.
Thylakoids are found in chloroplast.
Mitochondria are absent in:
Blue green algae are prokaryotes which do not have membrane bounded organelles.RBCs do not contain organelles except for cytoskeleton.
Blue green algae are prokaryotes which do not have membrane bounded organelles.RBCs do not contain organelles except for cytoskeleton.
Blue green algae are prokaryotes which do not have membrane bounded organelles.RBCs do not contain organelles except for cytoskeleton.
The two types of cellular organelles that are involved in transformation of energy are:
Chloroplast transforms light energy into chemical energy while mitochondria from chemical energy stored in organic compounds to ATP.
Chloroplast transforms light energy into chemical energy while mitochondria from chemical energy stored in organic compounds to ATP.
Chloroplast transforms light energy into chemical energy while mitochondria from chemical energy stored in organic compounds to ATP.
A mature human red blood cell has no nucleus and a lifespan of 120 days. Based on this information alone, it can be inferred that mature human red blood cells must:
DNA and nucleus are required for replication.
DNA and nucleus are required for replication.
DNA and nucleus are required for replication.
Circular DNA is found in:
Eukaryotic nucleus has linear DNA. All others have circular, except viruses that may have circular or linear DNA.
Eukaryotic nucleus has linear DNA. All others have circular, except viruses that may have circular or linear DNA.
Eukaryotic nucleus has linear DNA. All others have circular, except viruses that may have circular or linear DNA.
Cytoskeleton is present in all of the following except:
Bacterial cells usually do not have cytoplasmic organelles except for ribosomes which are found in all type of cells.
Bacterial cells usually do not have cytoplasmic organelles except for ribosomes which are found in all type of cells.
Bacterial cells usually do not have cytoplasmic organelles except for ribosomes which are found in all type of cells.
Genetic material of a prokaryotic cell is found in:
As prokaryotic cells do not have membrane bounded nucleus so DNA is submerged in a cytoplasmic region called nucleoid.
As prokaryotic cells do not have membrane bounded nucleus so DNA is submerged in a cytoplasmic region called nucleoid.
As prokaryotic cells do not have membrane bounded nucleus so DNA is submerged in a cytoplasmic region called nucleoid.
Which of the following structures are chemically same in bacterial and eukaryotic cells?
Ribosomes are chemically made of rRNA and proteins in both type of cells. Plasma membrane of a bacterial cell lacks sterol while found in eukaryotic cells. Similarly bacterial flagella are made of flagellin protein while eukaryotic flagella of tubulin protein.
Ribosomes are chemically made of rRNA and proteins in both type of cells. Plasma membrane of a bacterial cell lacks sterol while found in eukaryotic cells. Similarly bacterial flagella are made of flagellin protein while eukaryotic flagella of tubulin protein.
Ribosomes are chemically made of rRNA and proteins in both type of cells. Plasma membrane of a bacterial cell lacks sterol while found in eukaryotic cells. Similarly bacterial flagella are made of flagellin protein while eukaryotic flagella of tubulin protein.
Which feature helps to differentiate prokaryotic cell from eukaryotic cell?
Prokaryotic membranes do not contain sterols while found in eukaryotic membranes.
Prokaryotic membranes do not contain sterols while found in eukaryotic membranes.
Prokaryotic membranes do not contain sterols while found in eukaryotic membranes.
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