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 |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): The nucleus is the control centre of the cell and contains the genetic material (DNA).
Reason (R): The nucleus directs protein synthesis through messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules.
 
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:  Nucleus |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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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 |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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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 |
 57%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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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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Level 3: 35%-60%
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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 |
Level 4: Below 35%
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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 |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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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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Level 2: 60%+
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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 |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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