Cell is the fundamental structural and functional unit of all living organisms. This statement can be best justified by the fact that:

1. The cells contain nucleic acids that contain genetic information
2. A large number of organelles present in the cell perform various functions
3. Anything less than a complete structure of a cell does not ensure independent living
4. All multi-cellular organisms begin their life as a single celled zygote

Subtopic:  Introduction to Cell | Cell Organisation |
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In 1665, Robert Hooke watched cork under his microscope and sketched his findings as given in the figure. This was the discovery of cell, a very important landmark in the development of cell theory contributed by various scientists. Identify the correctly matched contributions of scientists in the formulation of the cell theory:
 
A Anton Von Leeuwenhoek The first man to witness a live cell under a microscope
B Schleiden and Schwann Proposed cell theory
C Rudolph Virchow Proposed spontaneous generation of life
 
1. Only A and B 2. Only A and C
3. Only B and C 4. A, B and C
Subtopic:  Introduction to Cell |
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Which of the following statements can explain the fact that many scientists do not consider viruses as living organisms?
1. Metabolism and growth are defining properties of living organisms.
2. Anything less than a complete structure of a cell does not ensure independent living.
3. All cells arise from pre-existing cells.
4. All biochemical reactions are catalyzed by enzymes.

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Consider the given statements:
Statement 1: Anton von Leeuwenhoek first saw and described a live cell and Robert Brown discovered nucleus.
Statement 2: The invention of electron microscope revealed all the structural details of the cell.
1. Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect
2. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 does not explain Statement 1
3. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 correctly explains Statement 1
4. Only Statement 2 is correct
Subtopic:  Cell Theory |
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Who concluded, based on his studies on plant tissues, that the presence of cell wall is a unique character of plant cells?

1. Matthias Shcleiden 2. Theodore Schwann
3. J. B. S. Haldane 4. Rudolph Virchow
Subtopic:  Cell Theory |
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The famous aphorism ‘omniscellula-e-cellula’ was added to the cell theory in 1855 by

1. Matthias Shcleiden 2. Theodore Schwann
3. J. B. S. Haldane 4. Rudolph Virchow
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Cell theory, as understood today, is:
I. All living organisms are composed of cells and products of cells
II. Cells of living organisms may or may not have cell walls
III. All cells arise from pre-existing cells
1. Only I and II 2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III 4. I, II and III
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A Prokaryotic cell lacks:
I. a membrane bound nucleus
II. membrane bound organelles
III. ribosomes
1. Only I and II 2. Only I
3. Only II and III 4. Only III
Subtopic:  Prokaryotic Cell Organisation |
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Identify the correct statement regarding the given diagram:

I: It shows a polysome.
II: All ribosomes will be translating the same protein.
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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Ribosomes are:
I. bound by a single membrane only
II. found in all cells – both eukaryotic as well as prokaryotic
III. found in cytoplasm as well as chloroplasts, mitochondria and on RER
1. Only I and II 2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III 4. I, II and III
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