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The smallest living thing capable of an independent existence is: 
1. a nucleoprotein
2. a low molecular weight RNA devoid of proteins
3. a cell
4. a cluster of cells
Subtopic:  Introduction to Cell |
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Consider the given two statements:

Statement I: All life comes from pre-existing life.
Statement II: All cells arise from pre-existing cells

1. Statement I is True; Statement II is True
2. Statement I is True; Statement II is False
3. Statement I is False; Statement II is True
4. Statement I is False; Statement II is False

Subtopic:  Cell Theory |
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Microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments:
1. are ribonucleoproteins.
2. are part of cytoskeleton in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
3. are involved in many functions such as mechanical support, motility, maintenance of the shape of the eukaryotic cell.
4. are always deposited on cell surface and are never found in the cytoplasm.
Subtopic:  Cytoskeleton | Cilia & Flagella | Microbodies |
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The organelles in a eukaryotic cell that have their own genome are:

1. RER and SER
2. Mitochondria and chloroplasts
3. Plasmids and plastids
4. Nucleus and ribosomes
Subtopic:  Plastids | Mitochondria |
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Consider the two statements:

Assertion (A): The cells of testes and ovaries have abundance of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum.
Reason (R): The cells of testes and ovaries secrete steroid hormones.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. (A) is True but (R) is False.
3. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not explain (A).
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
Subtopic:  Intro to Endomembrane System: Endoplasmic Reticulum | Endomembrane System | Endomembrane System (Endoplasmic Reticulum) |
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Golgi apparatus:
I: is an important site of formation of glycoproteins and glycolipids.
II: is not a part of the endomembrane system of a eukaryotic cell.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Golgi Apparatus |
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: The content of nucleolus is continuous with the rest of the nucleoplasm as it is not a membrane bound structure.
Statement II: The outer nuclear membrane usually remains continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum but does not bear ribosomes on it.

1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Nucleus |
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In the sectional view of chloroplast shown below, the location of enzymes required for the synthesis of carbohydrates and proteins, is shown by the letter:

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Subtopic:  Plastids |
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In a prokaryotic cell, phosphate granules, cyanophycean granules and glycogen granules are examples of:
1. inclusion bodies.
2. subunits of ribosomes.
3. enzyme rich locations in cell membrane.
4. products of plasmid genes.
Subtopic:  Ribosome and Inclusion Bodies |
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In Amoeba, contractile vacuoles:
1. contains water, sap, excretory product and other materials not useful for the cell.
2. store enzymes capable of digesting carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids.
3. are formed by engulfing the food particles.
4. are important for osmoregulation and excretion.
Subtopic:  Vacuole |
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