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Cells: the basic units of life - class-VIII

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Select the correct option:

Lipids are arranged within the membrane with

  1. Polar heads toward inner side and the hydrophobic tails toward outerside

  2. Both heads and tails toward outerside

  3. Heads toward outerside and tail towards inside

  4. Both heads and tails toward innerside


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In lipid bilayer, lipids are arranged with the polar head towards the outer side and the hydrophobic/ non-polar tails towards the inner side.

Select the correct option:

The best material for the study of structure of cell membrane is

  1. RBC of human

  2. Liver cell

  3. Kidney cell

  4. Muscle cell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

RBCs lack a nucleus and may other cell organelles thus they are best suited to study cell membrane without any complication.

So, the correct answer is 'RBC of human'.

Select the correct option:Who gave the lamellar or sandwich model of cell membrane?

  1. Singer and Nicolson

  2. Danielli and Davson

  3. J. Robertson

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In $1935$, Danielli and Davson proposed that cell membrane is made of a double layer of phospholipid molecules sandwiched between two single layers of proteins. The three layers are held together by electrostatic forces while phospholipid layers are kept adhered by vander Waal's forces.

So, the correct answwer is 'Danielli and Davson'.

Nucleolus contains

  1. Genetic instructions

  2. Ribosome assembly line

  3. Protein synthesis machinery

  4. Enzymes for polysaccharide formation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The nucleolus, whose primary function is to assemble ribosomes is the largest structure in the cell nucleus. The nucleolus takes up around 25% of the volume of the nucleus. It is made up of proteins and ribonucleic acids (RNA). Its main function is to synthesize ribosomal RNA (rRNA) which helps in the synthesis of proteins. It has a ribosome assembly line.
So the correct answer is 'Ribosome assembly line'.

What is true of fluid mosaic model?

  1. Phospholipid monolayer is present over protein layer

  2. Phospholipid bilayer is present over protein layer

  3. Protein embedded in phospholipid bilayer

  4. Phospholipid layer is sandwitched between two protein layers.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • The fluid mosaic model of the biomembrane or cell membrane was proposed by SJ Singer and GL Nicolson in the year 1972.
  • According to this model, the protein molecules are embedded in the phospholipid bilayer.
  • Thus, the proteins are seen as icebergs in the sea of lipids.
  • The lipid bilayer of the cell membrane provides fluidity, flexibility and elasticity to the membrane. 
  • So, the correct answer is 'Protein embedded in phospholipid bilayer'.

Which of the following show selective permeability?

  1. Cell membrane

  2. Cell wall

  3. Cytoplasm

  4. Protoplasm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • The cell membrane or plasmalemma is a phospholipid bilayer that are selectively permeable membranes which separate the interior of the cells (cell organelles and cytoplasm) from the outside environment or the extracellular space.
  •  A selectively permeable can be defined as a cell membrane which allows only certain molecules or ions to pass through the membrane by active or passive transport.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Cell membrane'.

Which one of the following pairs of structures distinguishes a nerve cell from other types of cell ?


  1. Nucleus and mitochondria

  2. Perikaryon and dendrites

  3. Vacuoles and fibres

  4. Flagellum and medullary sheath


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The vacuole is membrane bound organelle present in all plant and fungal cells and some protist, animal and bacterial cells. The flagellum is an appendage, that protrudes from the cell body of certain prokaryotic and some eukaryotic cells. Nucleus and mitochondria are membrane bound organelles present in almost all cells. 
Perikaryon, also called cyton is the bulbous end of a neuron containing cell nucleus. Dendrites are the short cytoplasmic processes of the cell body of the neuron, which receives stimulus from other neurons.
So, the correct answer is option B.

Cell membranes consist mainly of a

  1. Carbohydrate bilayer and proteins

  2. Protein bilayer and phospholipids

  3. Lipid bilayer and proteins

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
In the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane, proposed by Singer-Nicolson in 1972, the phospholipid bilayer has integrated as well as peripheral proteins embedded in it. The integrated proteins are found on the inside and span across the bilayer, while the peripheral proteins are found at the periphery of the lipid layers.

So, the correct answer is 'lipid bilayer and proteins',

According to widely accepted, "Fluid mosaic model" cell membranes are semi-fluid, where lipids and integral proteins can diffuse randomly. In recent years, this model has been modified in several respects. In this regard, which of the following statements is incorrect? 

  1. Proteins in cell membranes can travel within the lipid bilayer.

  2. Proteins can remain confined within certain domains of the memberane.

  3. Proteins can also undergo flip-flop movements in the lipid bilayer.

  4. Many proteins remain completely embedded within the lipid bilayer.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • As per the fluid mosaic model for membrane structure, the fatty acyl chains in the interior of the membrane form a fluid hydrophobic region. 
  • Integral membrane proteins float in the sea of lipid held by hydrophobic interactions with their non polar amino acid side chains. 
  • Both the proteins and lipids are free to move laterally in the plane of lipid bilayer but movement of either from one face of the bilayer to the other is restricted. 
  • This view has been changed now and it is generally accepted that proteins may also show flip flop movement. Although it occurs rarely. 
  • When individual protein molecules and multiprotein complexes in freeze fractured biological membranes are visualized with the electron microscope, some proteins appear on only one face of the membrane; others span the full thickness of the bilayer and protrude from both inner and outer membrane surfaces. 
  • Among the latter, are some proteins that conduct solutes or signals across the membrane. There are no proteins completely embedded within the interior of membranes.
So, the correct answer is 'Many proteins remain completely embedded within the lipid bilayer'.

A cell weighing 1 mg grows to double its initial mass before dividing into two daughter cells of equal mass. Assuming no death, at the end of 100 divisions what will be the ratio of the mass of the entire populations of these cells to that of the mass of the Earth? Assume that mass of the Earth is $10^{24}Kg$ and $2^{10}$ is approximately equal to $1000$.

  1. $10^{-28}$

  2. $10^{-3}$

  3. $1$

  4. $10^3$


Correct Option: D

Hybridoma cells are

  1. nervous cells of frog

  2. hybrid cells resulting from myeloma cells

  3. only cells having oncogenes

  4. product of spore formation in bacteria.


Correct Option: B

Which of following organisms can be seen only under the microscope?

  1. Unicellular

  2. Multicellular

  3. Vertebrates

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Most unicellular organisms are of microscopic size and are thus classified as microorganisms, for example, Phytoplankton and protozoa range from about 0.001 mm to about 0.25 mm.
  • Most of the multicellular organisms and vertebrates are visible to the naked eye, which means that it is possible to view them without using the microscope.
    So, option A is the correct answer.

The term cytoskeleton was given by

  1. Koltzoff

  2. Rhodin

  3. Menke

  4. Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Cytoskeleton refers to the complex network of interlinking filaments and tubules which extend throughout the cytoplasm of the cell from the nucleus to the plasma membrane.
  • They are composed of microtubules, actin filaments and intermediate filaments. 
  • They give shape and support to the cell and also facilitates movement within the cell (cytoplasmic streaming or cyclosis).
  • It was discovered by Nikolai K. Koltsov in the year 1903.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Koltzoff'.

Cytokinesis is a division of:

  1. Cytoplasm

  2. Nucleus

  3. chromosomes

  4. Nucleolus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cytokinesis is the process of division of Cytoplasm. "Kinesis" means division and "cyto" refers to cytoplasm. it occurs during cell division. It is variable from plant cells to animal cells.

So, the correct option is 'Cytoplasm'.

 Select the correct statement _________________________.

  1. Histone protein is present in all prokaryotes but absent in animal cell

  2. ER is absent in eukaryotes but presents in prokaryotes

  3. Nuclear membrane is absent in prokaryotes but nuclear membrane is present in eukaryotes

  4. Ribosome is present in eukaryotic cells but absent in prokaryotic cells


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Nucleus is well defined in eukaryotes and nuclear membrane is present.
Histone proteins and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) are present in eukaryotes. Ribosomes are present in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Nuclear membrane is absent in prokaryotes but nuclear membrane is present in eukaryotes'.

Which of the following is correct?

  1. Cells of all living organisms have a nucleus

  2. Both animal and plant cells have a well defined cell wall

  3. In prokaryotes, there are no membrane bound organelles

  4. Cells are formed de novo from abiotic materials


Correct Option: A

End of prophase is marked by?

  1. Initiation of condensation of chromosomal material

  2. Complete disintegration of nuclear membrane

  3. Reappearance of ER, Golgi body, nucleolus and nuclear envelop

  4. Alignment of chromosomes at the equator


Correct Option: A

Cells capable of division are

  1. Stem cells.

  2. Meristematic cells.

  3. Undifferentiated cells.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stem cells are totipotent cells that can able to differentiate and divide into any type of cells of the body. meristematic cells are undifferentiated cells of the plants that can able to divide and form tissues, organs of the plant. so cells capable of division are all the cells including stem cells, meristematic cells and undifferentiated cells. Hence option D is correct.

A nucleated differentiated cell that has lost the power to dedifferentiate is ____________.

  1. Nerve cells.

  2. Kidney cells.

  3. Liver cells.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
A nucleated differentiated cell that has lost the power to division are nerve cells. These are the cells of nervous system and carry electrical messages and signals throughout the body. They have lost their power to division because the existing ones can grow new connections by loosing the old ones and also these cells needs oxygen and nutrients and if it divides rapidly and get packed, it will become difficult to supply and hence will starve.
So, the correct answer is option A.

RBCs are

  1. Differentiated cells.

  2. Undifferentiated cells.

  3. Dedifferentiated cells.

  4. Dead cells.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mammalian erythrocytes also called as red blood cells are formed in bone marrow from multipotential hemocytoblast and further converted to erythroblast (normoblast). The nucleus and mitochondria of erythroblast disappear and it is converted to mature erythrocyte with haemoglobin. So RBC's are differentiated cells which lack a nucleus.

Which one of the following is anucleate?

  1. Sieve tube

  2. Companion cell

  3. Medullary ray

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A

Formation of meristems cork cambium from fully differentiated parenchyma cells is an example of :

  1. Differentiation

  2. Redifferentiation

  3. Dedifferentiation

  4. Regenration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Cambium is the layer which forms Cork and acts as a secondary meristem from a layer of collenchyma or parenchyma immediately beneath the epidermis. The cells which produce from cork cambium will differentiate and will get mature to perform a specialized function. The living cells which lost the capacity to divide can regain the capacity of the division under certain conditions is called as 'Dedifferentiation.'
So the correct option is 'Dedifferentiation.'

Any specialized plant cell that is dispersed among cells of a different kind is called a

  1. Marcophyll

  2. Xenophyte

  3. Normoblast

  4. ldioblast


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
An idioblast is an isolated plant cell that differs from neighboring tissues. They have various functions such as storage of reserves, excretory materials, pigments, and minerals. They could contain oil, latex, gum, resin, tannin or pigments etc. So, the correct answer is "Idioblast."

Dedifferentiated cells are formed in the region of

  1. Injury.

  2. Regeneration.

  3. Secondary growth.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An undividable differentiated cell sometimes gains the power to divide. This process is called dedifferentiation. Wound healing after injury and secondary growth in plants are some of the best examples of dedifferentiation. Dedifferentiation is one of the mechanisms of natural regeneration. So answer D is correct.

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