Which one of the following cellular parts is correctly described?

1. Centrioles - sites for active RNA synthesis
2. Ribosomes - those on chloroplasts are larger (80s) while those in the cytoplasm are smaller (70s)
3. Lysosomes - optimally active at a pH of about 8.5
4. Thylakoids - flattened membranous sacs forming the grana of chloroplasts

Subtopic:  Plastids |
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AIPMT - 2012
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Which one of the following structures is an organelle within an organelle?
1.  Peroxisome
2.  ER
3.  Mesosome
4.  Ribosome

Subtopic:  Cell Organisation |
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AIPMT - 2012
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An elaborate network of filamentous proteinaceous structures present in the cytoplasm which helps in the maintenance of cell shape is called:
1. Endoplasmic Reticulum
2. Plasmalemma
3. Cytoskeleton
4. Thylakoid

Subtopic:  Cytoskeleton |
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AIPMT - 2010
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Identify the components labelled A, B, C and D in the diagram below from the list (i) to (viii) given along with:

  
 

Components :
(i) Cristae of mitochondria
(ii) Inner membrane of mitochondria
(iii) Cytoplasm
(iv) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
(v) Rough endoplasmic reticulum
(vi) Mitochondrial matrix
(vii) Cell vacuole
(viii) Nucleus

The correct components are:
 

A B C D
1. (i) (iv) (viii) (vi)
2. (vi) (v) (iv) (vii)
3. (v) (i) (iii) (ii)
4. (v) (iv) (viii) (iii)

Subtopic:  Endomembrane System (Endoplasmic Reticulum) |
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AIPMT - 2010
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Which one of the following is not considered as a part of the endomembrane system?
1. Lysosome
2. Golgi complex
3. Peroxisome
4. Vacuole

Subtopic:  Endomembrane System |
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AIPMT - 2011
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The figure below shows the structure of a mitochondrion with its four parts labelled (A), (B), (C) and (D). Select the part correctly matched with its function.

     
 

1. Part (A) : Matrix – a major site for respiratory chain enzymes
2. Part (D) : Outer membrane – gives rise to the inner membrane by splitting
3. Part (B) : Inner membrane – forms infoldings called cristae
4. Part (C) : Cristae – possess single circular DNA molecule and ribosome
Subtopic:  Mitochondria |
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Select the alternative giving correct identification and function of the organelle 'A' in the diagram:
1. Mitochondria - produce cellular energy in the form of ATP
2. Golgi body - provides packaging material
3. Lysosomes - secrete hydrolytic enzymes
4. Endoplasmic reticulum - synthesis of lipids
Subtopic:  Eukaryotic Cell Architecture: Types | Eukaryotic Cell Orgenelle |
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NEET - 2013
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Which of the following type of plastids does not contain stored food material?
1. Chromoplasts
2. Eleioplasts
3. Aleuroplasts
4. Amyloplasts
Subtopic:  Plastids |
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NEET - 2013
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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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NEET - 2013
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Which of the following statements regarding cilia is not correct?

1. The organized beating of cilia is controlled by fluxes of Ca2+ across the membrane
2. Cilia are hair-like cellular appendages
3. Microtubules of cilia are composed of tubulin
4. Cilia contain an outer ring of nine doublet microtubules surrounding two single microtubules

Subtopic:  Cilia & Flagella |
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AIPMT - 2006
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