The structure of collagen, discovered by G. N. Ramachandran, is described as:
1. A left-handed alpha helix
2. A beta pleated sheet
3. A double helix
4. A triple helix

Subtopic:  Introduction to Cell |
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How many of the given statements are true?
I: All cells arise from pre-existing cells.
II: Prokaryotic cells do not have any organelles.
III: Eukaryotic cells have only membrane bound organelle.
IV: Centrosome helps in cell division in plants and animals.
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
Subtopic:  Cell Theory | Eukaryotic Cell Orgenelle | Lysosomes | Ribosome and Inclusion Bodies |
 58%
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Some of the functions of eukaryotic cells [like electron transport for ATP synthesis] are performed in prokaryotic cells by
1. vesicles 2. ribosomes
3. nucleoid 4. the plasma membrane
Subtopic:  Prokaryotic Cell Organisation | Details of Prokaryotic Cell Structure |
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Which number represents the site for carbon fixation in the given figure?
1. 2 2. 4
3. 5 4. 3
Subtopic:  Plastids |
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Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis. Identify the correct statement:
I: Several ribosomes may attach to a single mRNA and form a chain called polyribosomes or polysome.
II: The ribosomes of a polysome translate the mRNA into different proteins.
 
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
Subtopic:  Ribosome and Inclusion Bodies |
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: Besides flagella, Pili and Fimbriae are also surface structures of the bacteria but do not play a role in motility.
Statement II: Pili and fimbriae help attach the bacteria to rocks in streams and also to the host tissues.
 
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Details of Prokaryotic Cell Structure |
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Regarding the genetic material in prokaryotes:
I: The main chromosomal DNA is linear
II: Plasmid DNA is circular
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:  Details of Prokaryotic Cell Structure |
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Read carefully: Select the location with respect to a eukaryotic cell where ribosomes are not expected to be found?
1. in the cytoplasm
2. within the chloroplasts (in plants)
3. within the mitochondria
4. within the rough ER.
Subtopic:  Eukaryotic Cell Orgenelle |
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: In 1838, Matthias Schleiden, a German botanist, examined a large number of plants and observed that the presence of cell wall is a unique character of the plant cells.
Statement II: In 1839, Theodor Schwann, a British Zoologist, studied different types of animal cells and reported that cells had a thin outer layer which is today known as the ‘plasma membrane’.
 
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Cell Theory |
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Consider the given two statements:

Statement I: The approximate percent composition of proteins and lipids in the cell membrane of a human erythrocyte is respectively 40% and 52%.
Statement II: The measure of fluidity of a cell membrane is the ability of proteins to flip-flop between the two layers of phospholipid.


1. Only Statement I is correct.
2. Only Statement II is correct.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. 

Subtopic:  Evidence for Fluidic Nature of Membrane |
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