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Read the following statements and write the appropriate term against each I

I control the functions of a cell. Who am I? 

  1. Neuron

  2. Nucleus

  3. Chloroplast

  4. Mitochondria


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Neuron carries signals between the brain and various parts of the body. The chloroplast is a type of plastid, which produces green coloured pigment. The chloroplast is involved in carrying out photosynthesis. It gives a green colour to leaves. Mitochondria produce the energy currency, i.e., ATPs of the cell. It is also called as a powerhouse of the cell as it provides energy currency to a cell. 

Nucleus regulates all the cellular activities by controlling the enzymes required for cellular processes. Enzymes are proteins and protein synthesis is controlled by nucleus as mRNA required for protein synthesis is made from DNA, which is situated in the nucleus. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Which cellular structure always show disappearance during mitosis?

  1. Nuclear membrane and nucleus

  2. Mitochondria

  3. Cell wall

  4. Chromosomes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • The nuclear envelope needs to be broken apart so that the chromosomes can be found, aligned along the central plane of the cell, and then pulled apart. So during mitosis, the nuclear membrane disappears during mitosis 

So, the correct answer is 'Nuclear membrane and nucleus'

Which part of the cell controls one or more functions of the cell? 

  1. Nucleus

  2. Mitochondria

  3. Cell wall

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The nucleus is the most important part of the cell which regulates all the cellular activities by controlling the enzymes required for cellular processes. Enzymes are proteins and protein synthesis is controlled by nucleus as mRNA required for protein synthesis is made from DNA which is situated in the nucleus. 

Which part of the cell helps the transfer of material from the nucleus to the cytoplasm?

  1. Nuclear pores

  2. Chromatin fibres

  3. DNA

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DNA is a long polynucleotide strand, coiled to make chromatin fibres to fit into the cell. It also helps to prevent DNA damage. It is situated in the nucleus. 

In eukaryotic cells, the nucleus is bound by a double membrane envelope. This envelope of the nucleus is called as nuclear envelope. It possesses openings at certain intervals called as 'nuclear pore'. Nuclear pores are large protein complexes molecule in the nuclear envelope. It is involved in regulation and transfer of material from nucleus and cytoplasm. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

What are the three major functional regions of a cell?

  1. (i) Plasma membrane, (ii) Cytoplasm and (iii) Nucleus

  2. (i) Plasma membrane, (ii) Lysosome and (iii) Ribosome

  3. (i) Cell wall, (ii) Lysosome and (iii) Ribosome

  4. (i) Cell wall, (ii) Cytoplasm and (iii) Nucleus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are three major functional parts of the cell such as plasma membrane, cytoplasm and nucleus. Plasma membrane regulates the particles entering or leaving the cell. It carries out endocytosis, exocytosis and transport of various substances through different carrier proteins. It is also involved in cell signaling. 
Cytoplasm is a gel-like substance present in all cells. All of the cell organelles are suspended in the cytoplasm. Most of the cellular activities as metabolic pathways like glycolysis, key processes like cell division occur in the cytoplasm. 
Nucleus regulates all the cellular activities by controlling the enzymes required for cellular processes. The four main cellular functions of the cell are protein synthesis, cell division, growth and differentiation are carried out by the nucleus

So, the correct answer is option A.

Which of the following carries steroid hormone receptors?

  1. Plasma membrane

  2. Endoplasmic reticulum

  3. Nucleus

  4. Cytosol

  5. None of the above

  6. Both C & D


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Steroid hormone receptors are found in the nucleus and cytosol. They are intra-cellular receptors responsible for the process of signal transduction. 

A nucleus is absent in the mature

  1. Sieve tube cells.

  2. Mammalian erythrocytes.

  3. Monocytes.

  4. Both A and B.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sieve tubes are cells of phloem found in certain plants and help in long distance translocation and distribution. Their nucleus is fragmented and disappeared. 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. Erythrocytes cannot multiply as they lack the nucleus and can survive for 100-120 days. Monocytes are immune cells of the human body and are capable of dividing into macrophages. So they have the well-defined nucleus. So nucleus is absent in sieve tube cells and mammalian erythrocytes.

A eukaryotic organelle that can best be seen with the light microscope is the:

  1. Endoplasmic reticulum

  2. Nucleus

  3. Polyribosome

  4. Microtubule


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The nucleus is membrane-bound organelles which are seen under a light microscope because of its large size. These are spherical in shape and encompasses nuclear membrane, chromosomes, nucleoplasm and nucleolus. It contains the cell's genetic material.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Nucleus'.

How many membranes comprise the nuclear envelope?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three

  4. None


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The nuclear envelope is a membrane barrier that separates the nucleus from the cytoplasmic in eukaryotic cells. It contains a large number of proteins. The nuclear envelope is composed of two concentric bilayer membranes. The two layers are fused together into numerous tiny holes called the nuclear pores.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Two'.

The nucleus is not important as the site of:

  1. DNA synthesis

  2. RNA synthesis

  3. Synthesis of ribosomal subunits

  4. Protein synthesis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The nucleus is a spherical organelle which is present in eukaryotic cells. The main function of the nucleus is to control gene expressions. It synthesizes RNA and DNA. Protein synthesis takes place in Ribosomes in the cytoplasm

Hence, the correct answer is 'Protein synthesis'.