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Multicellular organisms - class-XI

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Different cells have different sizes. Arrange the following cells in an ascending order of their size and select the correct option.
(i) Mycoplasma (ii) Ostrich egg (iii) Human RBCs (iv) Bacteria.
  1. $(i)\rightarrow (iv)\rightarrow (iii) \rightarrow (ii)$

  2. $(ii)\rightarrow (iii)\rightarrow (i) \rightarrow (ii)$

  3. $(ii)\rightarrow (i)\rightarrow (iii) \rightarrow (iv)$

  4. $(iii)\rightarrow (ii)\rightarrow (i) \rightarrow (iv)$


Correct Option: A

Different cells have different sizes. Arrange the following cells in ascending order of their size and select the correct option:


(i) Mycoplasma                  (ii) Ostrich egg
(iii) Human RBCs              (iv) Bacteria

  1. (i) $\rightarrow$ (iv) $\rightarrow$ (iii) $\rightarrow$ (ii)

  2. (i) $\rightarrow$ (iii) $\rightarrow$ (iv) $\rightarrow$ (ii)

  3. (ii) $\rightarrow$ (i) $\rightarrow$ (iii) $\rightarrow$ (iv)

  4. (ii) $\rightarrow$ (ii) $\rightarrow$ (i) $\rightarrow$ (iv)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • The smallest cell is Mycoplasma (0.1-0.5$\mu m$). 
  • Bacterial cell measures 3-5$\mu m$ in length. 
  • Erythrocytes are 6-8$\mu m$ in diameter. 
  • The larges cell is the egg of Ostrich.

Mice and elephant have

  1. The same cell number

  2. Different cell numbers

  3. The same cell number but different cell sizes

  4. The same cell number and same cell sizes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The body size of the organism is directly related to the cell number, not the cell size. The bigger the body, the more will the number of cells.

An organism made of many cells is called a

  1. unicellular organism

  2. multicellular organism

  3. microorganism

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An organism which is made of more than one cell is called a multi-cellular organism. Humans, animals and plants are some multi-cellular organisms which are made of millions to trillions of cells.

As the size of the cell increases 

  1. The total surface area decreases at the same rate as the volume

  2. The volume increases at the same rate as the total surface area

  3. The total surface area increase faster than the volume

  4. The volume increases faster than the total surface area


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As the cell becomes larger, the activity of DNA is increased since large number of activities take place in the same cell. The cell membrane increases its size because as the cell enlarges, more and more ions and gases and other molecules are exchanged between the cells and external environment. Therefore, the cells surface area has to increase faster than the volume of the cell or else the cell membrane could rupture.

Thus, the correct answer is 'The total surface area increase faster than the volume.'

Which of the following is not a cell?

  1. Red Blood Corpuscle (RBC)

  2. Bacterium

  3. Spermatozoa

  4. Virus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A cell is defined by definitive structures of the cell membrane and cytoplasm and its capacity of performing the vital metabolic activities. The viruses do not have a defined cellular structure. They are made of a protein coat in which a genetic material (either DNA or RNA) is present. They are unable to perform their cellular activities. They are obligate parasites that depend on the machinery of the host cell to perform their multiplication as well as metabolism.

A. Red blood corpuscles are proper cells that have the nucleus at the young stage. Later, on maturity, they perform their metabolic activities through different pathways.
B. The bacterial cell is a prokaryotic cell which is capable of sustaining on its cellular machinery.
C. Spermatozoa are the haploid cells that do not have a long life but are provided with cellular machinery to carry out vital activities.
D. The virus is acellular. They need the cellular machinery of the host cell to perform the vital activities.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Virus'

Mucosal living of which organ differ from others in concern with number of layer of cell (simple/strtified)?

  1. Stomach

  2. Small intestine

  3. PCT

  4. Oesophagus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The proximal convoluted tubule(PCT) of the nephron in the kidney has microvilli. Thus, it has 2 mucosal linings whereas rest others have only one mucosal lining. So, the correct answer is 'PCT'.

How many cells are present in human body?

  1. One million cells.

  2. One billion cells.

  3. One trillion cells.

  4. More than a trillion cells.


Correct Option: D

Bacterial cell divides every two minutes. It takes 20 minutes a cup to be one-fourth full. How much time it will take to fill the cup?

  1. 24 minute

  2. 60 minute

  3. 40 minute

  4. 50 minute


Correct Option: A

Cells regulate their activity through 

  1. Flow of energy

  2. Flow of material

  3. Flow of information

  4. Flow of smoke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cells in your body get energy from the foods that are eaten, such as glucose (a sugar). Cellular respiration converts glucose and oxygen into water, carbon dioxide and usable form of energy called ATP (this stands for adenosine triphosphate).

So the correct answer is 'option A'.

Match the column I with column correctly.

Column I Column II
Various types of cell and organism Size
I. Typical bacteria A. $10-20\mu m$
II. Viruses B. $1-2\mu m$
III. PPLO C. $0.1\mu m$
IV. A typical eukaryotic cells D. $0.02-0.2\mu m$
  1. I-B, II-D, III-C, IV-A

  2. I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D

  3. I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A

  4. I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C


Correct Option: A

How many statements is/are correct?
(A) Premordial germ cells are $2$n in nature.
(B) Spermipgenesis occurs in epididymis.
(C) Galea capitis is cap like structure found at head of sperm.
(D) Corpus spongiosum is covered by tunica albuginea.

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three

  4. Four


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is incorrectly match?

  1. For fully turgid cell $\Rightarrow$ DPD $=0$

  2. DPD of solution in vessel $\Rightarrow$ OP $-$ TP

  3. For full turgid cell $\Rightarrow$ OP $=$ TP

  4. DPD for a flaccid cell $\Rightarrow$ DPD $=$ OP


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is an exception with either RNA or DNA in the cell as genetic material ? 

  1. Algae

  2. Fungi

  3. Bacteria

  4. Viruses


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Viruses are an exception to cell theory as it is an acellular organism that is living inside the host and nonliving outside the host. In viruses, only one nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) is present. Thus, a virus can be either a DNA virus or an RNA virus. Viruses infecting animals usually have DNA as genetic material. Viruses infecting plants usually have RNA as genetic material. All eukaryotic cells have both DNA and RNA in their cells.

The mature cells in the mammalian body, i.e., RBC loses their capacity for

  1. Aerobic respiration

  2. DNA replication

  3. RNA synthesis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nucleus is double membrane covered protoplasmic body that contains hereditary information. A nucleus is absent in some mature cells like mammalian RBCs and sieve tube cells in plants. They are called as enucleate cells. In mammals, erythrocytes also lose all other cellular organelles such as their mitochondria, Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum. As a result of not containing mitochondria, these cells use none of the oxygen they transport; instead they produce energy by glycolysis of glucose and lactic acid fermentation of the resulting pyruvic acid.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Which of the folwing statement can be related to 'It is said that every multicellular organism has come from a single cell'?

  1. Every organism starts its life from a zygote, a single cell.

  2. Cells divide to produce cells of their own kind and thus, all cells of the body come from the pre-existing cells.

  3. Both A and B.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

All the multicellular organisms start their life with a single cell (zygote). Later, it is divided and differentiated into different cell types in multicellular organisms. Cells are capable of dividing to form their own kind of cells. Thus, all cells of the body come from the pre-existing cells. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Which one of the following is the smallest in size?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Mitochondrion

  3. Mammalian cell

  4. Virus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The average diameter of bacteria is 0.2 to 2 micrometer. 
Mitochondrion size is 0.5 to 10 micrometer. 
The average diameter of a mammalian cell is 20 micrometer. 
Virus diameter ranges from 20 nanometers to 250-400 nanometer. 1000 nanometer = 1 micrometer. Hence, the virus particle is the smallest of all.

Cells of multicellular organism are usually________________

  1. Triangular

  2. Rectangular

  3. Polyhedral

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cells of unicellular organisms are usually spherical due to surface tension. 
Cells of the multicellular organism are usually polyhedral. Because polyhedral cells have more neighbors which means more intercellular exchange can occur. Also, the polyhedral group of cells resists stretching to a more extent. 

The life of .......... organisms start with a zygote.

  1. Acellular

  2. Unicellular

  3. Multicellular

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In unicellular, reproduction occurs asexually and two new identical daughter cells that are produced. All multicellular start their life from a single cell i.e., zygote which is a product of the fusion (fertilization) of usually two haploid gametes, a female and a male gamete. The zygote (diploid) divide to give rise huge variety of different types of cell, specialized for different functions which in turn forms multicellular organism.

In multicellular organisms, cell size is 

  1. 10-100 micrometer

  2. 100-1000 micrometer

  3. 200-500 micrometer

  4. 300-800 micrometer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cell size in unicellular organisms is 0.5-10 micrometer whereas, in multicellular organisms, cell size is 10-100 micrometers.

Hence, the correct option is A.

Match the following:
A                                                                                B
A. Barr body                             1   Gives a grey colour to the
                                                          cell body
B. Purkinje cells                       2. Condudion muscles of
                                                        heart.

C. Nissl bodies                           3. Present in neurilemma
D. Schwann cell                          4. Certain neurons having
                                                           flask shaped cylons.

E. Purkinje fibres                          5. Found in cylons of female.
The correct pairing is.

  1. 5, 4, 1, 3, 2

  2. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4

  3. 5, 2, 1, 3, 4

  4. 4, 3, 2, 5, 1


Correct Option: A

Few genes are found in all types cells

of differentiated multicellular organisms of high

class. It is called

  1. Key genes

  2. Core genes

  3. House keeping genes

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Core genes refer to the genes present in all the cells of an organism.
Housekeeping genes are those genes which are always expressed in a cell and code for various proteins that are required for the normal functioning and sustenance of cell. These genes are expected to maintain constant expression levels in all cells and at all conditions. Lethal gene is the gene that generally formed by the mutation and causes the death of the organisms.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Distinction of individual cells is absent in coenoctic organism such as

  1. Ulothrix.

  2. Volvox.

  3. Escherichia.

  4. Rhizopus.


Correct Option: D

Who believed in the individuality of cells?

  1. Leeuwenhoek

  2. Lamarck

  3. Dutrochet

  4. Malpighi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 1809, Lamarck concluded that all living beings are formed of cells. Living substance was first observed by Corti in 1772 and was named sarcode by Dujardin in 1835. Dutrochet believed in the individuality of cells, i.e., living organisms are made up of a number of individual cells.

So, C is the correct option. 

A multicellular organism possesses

  1. Differentiated cells.

  2. Undifferentiated cells.

  3. Dedifferentiated cells.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A multicellular organism attains its multicellularity from a single cell. Single totipotent cell undergo number of mitotic and meiotic divisions to give rise to a multicellular structure where cells undergo differentiation to a particular function. Some of the cells are undifferentiated such as stem cells which can give rise to any type of cells of the body. Also multicellular organisms undergoes dedifferentiation process where a differentiated cell revert back to totipotent cell and can again differentiate to a particular type of cell witha particular function. So Multicellular organisms posses all these type of cells so Answer D is correct.

Human egg has a volume larger than human sperm by

  1. $100,000$

  2. $10,000$

  3. $1000$

  4. $100$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In short a gamete is an egg cell (female gamete) or a sperm (male gamete). This is an example of anisogamy or heterogamy, the condition in which females and males produce gametes of different sizes. This is the case in humans, the human ovum has approximately 100,000 times the volume of a single human sperm cell. 

Hence A is the correct option.

"Each cell leads a double life" was first proposed by

  1. Schleiden.

  2. Grew.

  3. Von Mohl.

  4. Malpighi.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Schleiden and Schwann presented a cell theory which proposed that each cell is itself is an organism which has all attributes of life. Each cell is living its individual life as well as the as a group of tissue which has become an integral part of plant. So Schleiden while observing plant cells discovered this double life of each cell. So option A is correct.

Functionally important dead cells are

  1. Cork cells.

  2. Tracheary elements.

  3. Endothelial cells.

  4. Both A and B.


Correct Option: D

Larger sized organisms usually have

  1. Large sized cells.

  2. More non-cellular material.

  3. Higher number of cells

  4. More cellular excretions.


Correct Option: C

Average size of human body cells is

  1. $5-10\mu m$

  2. $10-15\mu m$

  3. $20-30\mu m$

  4. $70-80\mu m$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The average size of a human cell is about 100 μm in diameter. The smallest of which is the red blood cell, and it also has not nucleus.

The number of types of cells found in human body is

  1. $20$

  2. $30$

  3. $260$

  4. $300$


Correct Option: C

Multicellularity is useful for

  1. Forming protective covering.

  2. Retaining cell size small.

  3. Division of labour.

  4. All the above.


Correct Option: A

Any organism performed all the activities by single cell is called as

  1. Multicellular

  2. Unicellular

  3. Acellular

  4. Plants


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An organism which performs and exhibits all functions of life via a single cell, it is an unicellular organism. Such as prokaryotes like bacteria, eukaryotes like yeast are unicellular organisms. They lack conglomerate of cells (tissue) or organ systems to perform specific functions. All the cellular functions for it to be living are performed by the individual cell.  So, the correct answer is 'Unicellular'.

Which of the following statements concludes that ruminants are multicellular animals?

  1. They have specialized organs for digestion.

  2. They can reproduce.

  3. They have lungs for breathing.

  4. Both A and C.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reproduction is the characteristic for living organisms i.e., both unicellular and multi cellular organisms can reproduce irrespective of their cellular level. But, only multi cellular organisms have specialized organs for digestion and respiration/breathing that is GIT (Gastro Intestinal Tract) and Respiratory tract respectively, unlike unicellular organisms who respire and engulf food by general body surface. Thus, digestive tract and respiratory tract are defining feature of multicellular organism (ruminant). 
So, the correct answer is 'Both A and C'.

Fishes are multicellular animal because

  1. It has organs and organ system.

  2. It has streamlined body

  3. It has scales

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

Identify the unicellular organism.

  1. Algae

  2. Amoeba

  3. Snail

  4. Ant


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Some living organisms are made up of once cell only, these are called unicellular. These organisms have a large surface area to volume ratio and rely on simple diffusion to meet their needs. An example of a unicellular animal is Amoeba. Amoeba feed on smaller organisms such as bacteria.

Which of the following characteristics concludes that Amoeba is a unicellular animal?

  1. It is able to move.

  2. It has a single cell.

  3. It lacks specialized organs for various function.

  4. Both B and C


Correct Option: D

Paramoecium is a multicellular animal.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The organisms can be broadly classified into two groups, namely unicellular organisms and multicellular organisms depending upon the number of cells. Unicellular organisms are made up of only one single cell. Examples include Amoeba, Paramecium, yeast, bacteria. Multicellular organisms are those organisms that are made up of more than one cell. Examples include human beings, animals.

Hence the statement paramoecium is a multicellular animal is false. 

Cells are composed of highly independent and randomly interacting components.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The cell is a basic biological unit of living organisms.

A cell contains different membrane-bound organelles which are structural and functional units constructed from several macromolecules bonded together.A typical animal cell contains, the nucleus which possesses genetic material DNA, mitochondria to generate energy, nucleolus in the nucleus to produce ribosomes, ribosomes to produce proteins and endoplasmic reticulum which packages and transports proteins, sugars and lipids to Golgi bodies to distribute them through lysosomes to different parts of the cell. All organelles are anchored in cytoplasm of the cell and work in harmony with each other.
Therefore the option B is correct.

Which one of the following pairs of selectable marker genes and substrates used to select transformed cells is not correctly matched?

  1. Npt II-Kanamycin

  2. Hpt- Hygromycin

  3. Dhfr- Gentamycin

  4. Bar- Bialaphos


Correct Option: A

In the presence of glucose and lactose. Escherichia coli utilizes glucose. However, lactose also enters the cells because.

  1. low level of permease is always present in the cell

  2. it uses the same transporter as glucose

  3. it diffuses through the bacterial cell membrane

  4. it is transported through porins


Correct Option: A

Name the kinds of cells found in the following places:

  1. Surface of the human skin

  2. Salivery gland

  3. Brain

  4. Inner lining of the wind pipe


Correct Option: A,B,C,D
Explanation:

A. merkel cells, keratinocytes, melanocytes andLangerhans cells.

B.epithelial cells, mucous cells.

C. astrocytes, oligodendrocytes andependymal cells.

D. goblet cells, columnar epithelial cells.

Most of our cells are surrounded by:

  1. blood

  2. interstitial fluid

  3. pure water

  4. air


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Most of our cells are surrounded by air.

So, the correct option is 'air'.

Some organs are used in more than one system.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are certain organs which are parts of more than one system and perform functions for both of them. For example, the pancreas produces hormones where they have an endocrine role ad also secrete digestive juices being a part of digestive system. Similarly, male urethra acts as a duct for both male sperms as well as urine, thereby acting as a part of both reproductive system and excretory system. Bone marrow is a part of skeletal; as well as the circulatory system as it also produces RBC's and WBC'S. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

Which of the following cells can be seen with a naked eye?

  1. Egg cell of a hen

  2. Neurons of a giant squid

  3. Cells of the elephant's brain

  4. No single can be seen with a naked eye


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In all mammals, the ovum is fertilized inside the female body. typically visible to the naked eye without the aid of a microscope.

So, the correct option is 'Egg cell of a hen'.

Which  is the correct order for levels of organization in humans

  1. Cell $\rightarrow$ Tissue$\rightarrow$Organ$\rightarrow$Organ system$\rightarrow$Organism

  2. Cell$\rightarrow$Organ$\rightarrow$Organ system$\rightarrow$Organism

  3. Cell$\rightarrow$Tissue$\rightarrow$Organ$\rightarrow$Organism

  4. Cell$\rightarrow$Tissue$\rightarrow$Organism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cells are grouped into tissues, tissues are grouped into organs, different organs are grouped into organ systems and many organ systems come together to form complex organisms like human beings.

First major 'multicellular' life is called:

  1. Cambrian Period

  2. Achaea

  3. Silurian

  4. Achaia


Correct Option: A

Cells are autonomous because

  1. They synthesise components of living protoplasm from non living materials.

  2. They are able to grow and divided.

  3. Each cell has its own life span.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cells are autonomous which means they are self contained. They are able to carry out their own activities independently for their survival. They are able to synthesis protoplasmic components of a cell from non living matter such as simple organic compounds. They are able to divide into daughter cells as they are capable of producing energy, exchange of gases and replication of genetic material required for division. Every such cell has a limited life span as it grows, divide and then later die but the other cells surrounding that cell may be in a different state of growth. Hence, option D is correct. 

What happens during growth of a cell?

  1. K. I decreases

  2. K. l. increases

  3. K. I. fluctuates

  4. K. I. remains constant


Correct Option: A
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