Cell: The Unit of Life Questions and Answers Part-14

1. Identify A, B, C, D and E in the given figure
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a) A–Matrix, B–Outer membrane, C–Crista, D–Inner membrane, E–Inner-membrane space
b) A–Crista, B–Outer membrane, C–Inner-membrane space, D–Inner membrane, E–Matrix
c) A–Matrix, B–Inner membrane, C–Inner-membrane space, D–Crista, E–Outer membrane
d) A–Inner-membrane space, B–Outer membrane, C–Matrix, D–Crista, E–Inner membrane

Answer: a
Explanation: A–Matrix, B–Outer membrane, C–Crista, D–Inner membrane, E–Inner-membrane space

2. What kind of ribosome is present in mitochondria?
a) 70S
b) 80S
c) 40S
d) 60S

Answer: a
Explanation: 70S

3. Plastids are found in
a) All plant cells
b) All animal cells
c) Euglenoids
d) Both (a) and (c)

Answer: d
Explanation: Both (a) and (c)

4. Based on the type of pigments, the plastid can be classified into how many types?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Answer: c
Explanation: 3

5.Which of the following is a type of plastid?
a) Chloroplast
b) Chromoplast
c) Leucoplast
d) All of these

Answer: d
Explanation: All of these

6. Select the correct matching:
Column I         Column II
(Type of leucoplast)       (Stored food)
A. Amyloplast     1. Oil and fat
B. Elaioplast     2. Protein
C. Aleuroplasts     3. Carbohydrate
a) A–3, B–1, C–2
b) A–1, B–2, C–3
c) A–3, B–2, C–1
d) A–2, B–3, C–1

Answer: a
Explanation: A–3, B–1, C–2

7. Select the incorrect statement:
a) The chloroplast contains chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments
b) Chromoplast contains water soluble carotenoid pigments like carotene, xanthophylls.
c) Plastid is easily observed under microscope.
d) Chloroplast is a double membrane bound organelle.

Answer: b
Explanation: "Chromoplast contains water soluble carotenoid pigments like carotene, xanthophylls". This is incorrect statement.

8. The number of chloroplast in alga chlamydomonas is
a) 2
b) 1
c) 20 to 40
d) 5 to 10

Answer: b
Explanation: The number of chloroplast in alga chlamydomonas is 1

9. Identify A to F in the given figure.
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a) A–Outer membrane, B–Thylakoid, C–Stroma lamella, D–Inner membrane, E–Granum, F–Stroma
b) A–Thylakoid, B–Outer membrane, C–Stroma lamella, D–Inner membrane, E–Stroma, F–Granum
c) A–Stroma, B–Granum, C–Outer membrane, D–Stroma lamella, E–Inner membrane, F–Thylakoid
d) A–Inner membrane, B–Thylakoid, C–Stroma lamella, D–Outer membrane, E–Stroma, F–Granum

Answer: c
Explanation: A–Stroma, B–Granum, C–Outer membrane, D–Stroma lamella, E–Inner membrane, F–Thylakoid

10. Number of chloroplast present in a mesophyll cell
a) 5–10
b) 10–15
c) 20–40
d) > 100

Answer: c
Explanation: 20–40