The term 'glycocalyx' is used for:
 
1. a layer present between cell wall and membrane of bacteria
2. cell wall of bacteria
3. bacterial cell glyco-engineered to possess N-glycosylated proteins
4. a layer surrounding the cell wall of bacteria

Subtopic:  Prokaryotic Cell Organisation | Details of Prokaryotic Cell Structure |
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Gram staining differentiates bacteria into Gram Positive and Gram negative by the chemical and physical properties of their:
1. 70 S ribosomes
2. Cell membrane
3. Cell wall
4. Chloroplasts
 
Subtopic:  Bacterial Staining & Shape |
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Which layer, consisting of calcium pectate, is the first formed after cytokinesis in a plant cell?
1. The primary cell wall
2. The middle lamella
3. The secondary cell wall
4. Plasmodesmata
 
Subtopic:  Cell Wall |
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Which of the following observations cannot be credited to Schleiden and Schwann?
1. All plants are composed of different kinds of cells which form the tissues of the plant.
2. Animal cells have a thin outer layer which is today known as ‘plasma membrane’.
3. Cells divide and new cells are formed from pre-existing cells.
4. The presence of cell wall is a unique character of the plant cells.
 
Subtopic:  Cell Theory |
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Identify the correct statement:
I. Both the cilium and flagellum emerge from centriole-like structure called the centrosome.
II: Centrosome is an organelle usually containing two cylindrical structures called centrioles.
1. Only I
2. Only II
3. Both I and II
4. Neither I nor II
 
Subtopic:  Centrosomes | Cilia & Flagella |
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Assertion(A): Cell is the fundamental structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
Reason(R): Anything less than a complete structure of a cell does not ensure independent living.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Introduction to Cell |
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Assertion(A): ER divides the intracellular space into two distinct compartments, i.e., luminal (inside ER) and extra luminal (cytoplasm) compartments.
Reason(R): The network of ER is scattered in the cytoplasm.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Endomembrane System (Endoplasmic Reticulum) |
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Assertion(A): Endoplasmic reticulum (ER), golgi complex, lysosomes and vacuoles are grouped together as endomembrane system.
Reason(R): The functions of endoplasmic reticulum (ER), golgi complex, lysosomes and Vacuoles are coordinated.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Endomembrane System |
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Assertion(A): The concentration of ions is significantly higher in the cytoplasm than in the vacuole.
Reason(R): The tonoplast facilitates the transport of a number of ions actively into the vacuole.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Vacuole |
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Assertion(A): Mitochondria are called ‘power houses’ of the cell.
Reason(R): They produce cellular energy in the form of ATP.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Mitochondria |
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