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QB-MC Ch02 The cell as the

basic unit of life

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If white blood cells are observed with a scanning electron microscope, how
would the electron micrograph obtained be different from the one above?
A The electron micrograph would be in colour.
B The internal structures of the cells would be shown in greater detail.
C Only the nuclei but not the granules of the cells would be shown.
D Only the external structures of the cells would be shown.

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A student observed some cells under a light microscope at different
magnifications. The diagram below shows the change in the image observed.
Some steps in microscopic observations are listed below.
(1) turn the coarse adjustment knob
(2) turn the fine adjustment knob
(3) adjust the diaphragm

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 (4) rotate the nosepiece
(5) move the slide to the left
(6) move the slide to the right
Which of the following sequences of steps results in the change shown in the
diagram?

A (1) → (3) → (4) → (5)

B (3) → (5) → (6) → (4)
C (4) → (6) → (1) → (2)
D (5) → (4) → (2) → (3)

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All living cells possess

A a cell wall, a nucleus and cytoplasm.
B a cell membrane, a vacuole and cytoplasm.
C a cell membrane, a nucleus and cytoplasm.
D a cell membrane, cytoplasm and ribosomes.

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Peter observed a prepared slide under a light microscope. He found a small
unknown object at low-power magnification. The object did not move when he
moved the slide. He turned the nosepiece to select a high-power objective. The
object was still seen. This unknown object was most probably on
A the objective.
B the eyepiece.
C the slide.
D the mirror.

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Which of the following features helps identify a cell as a eukaryotic cell?

A absence of chloroplasts
B absence of vacuoles
C presence of cell wall
D presence of mitochondria

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Which of the following statements about the Cell Theory is correct?

A It states the differences between plant cells and animal cells.

B It describes how cells divide to form new cells.
C It states that all organisms are made up of one or more cells.
D It states that all cells have a nucleus, a cell membrane and cytoplasm.

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 Which of the following are the functions of nucleic acids?
(1) carry genetic information
(2) as a component of cell membrane
(3) determine the features of organisms

A (1) and (2) only

B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Which of the following statements about the nucleus are correct?
(1) It is the main site where respiration takes place.
(2) It is the site where the genetic material is located.
(3) It is bounded by a double membrane.

A (1) and (2) only

B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Water is important to humans because

(1) it acts as a medium for chemical reactions.
(2) it helps regulate body temperature of organisms.
(3) it provides energy for chemical reactions in the cells.
A (1) only
B (3) only
C (1) and (2) only
D (1) and (3) only

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The relative abundance of organelles X and Y for a mature red blood cell is most
likely to be similar to that of
A cell type I.
B cell type II.
C cell type III.
D cell type IV.

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All living cells

A carry out photosynthesis.

B come from pre-existing cells.
C can move.
D have a nucleus.

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Which of the following combinations of sub-cellular structure and its function is

not correct?
Sub-cellular structure Function

A cytoplasm provides a suitable environment for many

chemical reactions to take place
B nucleus contains genetic material
C cell wall gives shape to the cell
D endoplasmic reticulum releases energy

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Which of the following is present in the largest amount in organisms?

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 A water
B proteins
C carbohydrates
D nucleic acids

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Which of the following statements about microscopes are correct?

(1) Light microscopes use light to form images.
(2) Scanning electron microscopes can only produce black and white images.
(3) The microscopes most commonly used today are light microscopes,
transmission electron microscopes and scanning electron microscopes.

A (1) and (2) only

B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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A sample of organic compounds was tested and found to contain carbon,
hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur atoms only. The compounds are most
likely
A phospholipids.
B cellulose.
C proteins.
D nucleic acids.

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Which of the following statements about inorganic ions in organisms is not

correct?

A Green plants need nitrates for the synthesis of proteins.

B Iron is a component of haemoglobin.

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 C Our muscles cannot contract normally if we lack magnesium.
D Some of the inorganic ions activate enzymes.

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Which of the following statements about the Cell Theory is/are correct?
(1) The Cell Theory states that all organisms are made up of many cells.
(2) The Cell Theory states that all cells come from pre-existing cells.
(3) The development of microscopes contributed to the formulation of the Cell
Theory.

A (1) only
B (3) only
C (1) and (2) only
D (2) and (3) only

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Which of the following statements about the observations under a light

microscope is correct?
A At low-power magnification, the area of the specimen observed is larger.
B At high-power magnification, less detail of the specimen can be observed.
C At low-power magnification, the image is dimmer.
D The specimen to be observed at high-power magnification is never stained.

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Which of the following statements about the prokaryotic cell is not correct?
A A prokaryotic cell has ribosomes.
B The cell wall of a prokaryotic cell does not contain cellulose.
C A prokaryotic cell has no endoplasmic reticulum.
D A prokaryotic cell does not contain genetic material.

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Which of the following sub-cellular structures controls the movement of
substances in and out of the cell?

A nucleus
B cell wall
C cell membrane
D mitochondrion

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Which of the following sub-cellular structures protects plant cells from
mechanical damage?
A cell membrane
B cell wall
C nucleus
D vacuole

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Which of the following sub-cellular structures is not bounded by a double
membrane?
A nucleus
B mitochondrion
C vacuole
D chloroplast

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Robert Hooke discovered cells under a microscope when he was examining

A the cross section of a leaf.

B a slice of cork from the bark of a tree.

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 C a slice of beef.
D the epidermis of an onion.

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Which of the following sub-cellular structures gives shape to plant cells?

A cell membrane
B cell wall
C nucleus
D mitochondrion

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Cells that have a high level of metabolic activities most probably have more

A nucleus.
B cytoplasm.
C mitochondria.
D chloroplasts.

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Which of the following structures contains a pigment that absorbs light energy
for photosynthesis?
A cell wall
B mitochondrion
C vacuole
D chloroplast

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 Which of the following structures is/are differentially permeable?
(1) cell membrane
(2) cell wall
(3) the membrane that surrounds the vacuole
A (1) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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In a eukaryotic cell, DNA is present in the

A nucleus.
B endoplasmic reticulum.
C vacuoles.
D cell wall.

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All animal cells have

A a nucleus.
B vacuoles.
C a cell membrane.
D a cell wall.

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Mitochondria are organelles for
A absorbing light energy in photosynthesis.
B controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cells.
C respiration.
D controlling activities of the cells.

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Cell wall is mainly composed of

A cellulose.
B proteins.
C lipids.
D starch.

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In preparing a temporary mount of onion epidermal cells, which of the following

substances is used as a stain?

A water
B oil
C iodine solution
D alcohol

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When a specimen is observed under a microscope with a 5X eyepiece and a
10X

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 objective, the magnification of the image is
A ×2.
B ×5.
C ×15.
D ×50.

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Which of the following is/are the function(s) of the cell membrane?
(1) controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cells
(2) enclosing the cells
(3) giving shape to the cells
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (2) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Which of the following structures is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?
A cell membrane
B nucleus
C cell wall
D vacuole

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Which of the following parts of a light microscope are responsible for
magnifying objects?
(1) condenser
(2) objective
(3) mirror
(4) eyepiece

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 A (2) and (4) only
B (1), (2) and (4) only
C (2), (3) and (4) only
D (1), (2), (3) and (4)

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Which of the following structures is the ‘power house’ of the cell?
A nucleus
B chloroplast
C mitochondrion
D vacuole

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Which of the following structures contains genetic information that controls

activities of the cell?

A vacuole
B cell membrane
C mitochondrion
D nucleus

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When observing a specimen under a light microscope, which of the following
parts should be adjusted to bring the image in focus?

A condenser
B mirror
C fine adjustment knob
D nosepiece

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DNA can be found in

A the vacuole.
B the nucleus.
C the granule.
D the cell membrane.

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All eukaryotic cells have
A a nucleus and chloroplasts.
B a nucleus and mitochondria.
C a cell membrane and mitochondria.
D a cell membrane and cytoplasm.

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Which of the following are not organic chemical constituents of the cell?

A minerals
B carbohydrates
C lipids
D nucleic acids

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Which of the following statements about the Cell Theory is correct?

A The Cell Theory states that cells are composed of organic and inorganic
constituents.
B The Cell Theory states that cells come from inorganic substances.
C The Cell Theory states that cells contain nucleus.
D The Cell Theory states that the cell is the basic unit of organisms.

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The magnification of an image observed under a light microscope depends on
(1) the amount of light passing through the microscope.
(2) the magnification of the eyepiece.
(3) the magnification of the objective.
A (1) only
B (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Which of the following statements about cells is not correct?

A Plant cells have larger vacuoles than animal cells.
B Plant cells have rough endoplasmic reticulum for the synthesis of proteins.
C Both animal cells and plant cells have mitochondria for respiration.
D All plant cells have chloroplasts.

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A student is observing a prepared slide of plant cells under a light microscope.
Which of the following combinations of eyepiece and objective allow him to
observe approximately the same number of cells in the field of view?
Eyepiece Objective
(1) 5X 20X
(2) 10X 10X
(3) 15X 40X
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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A tissue is a collection of similar

A organelles.
B cells.
C organs.
D systems.

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Comparing with unicellular organisms, what advantage do multicellular

organisms have?

A Multicellular organisms do not need a special system for gas exchange.

B Multicellular organisms do not need a special system for support.
C Multicellular organisms do not need a special system for locomotion.
D Multicellular organisms can have specialized cells for specific functions.

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Which of the following shows the levels of body organization in increasing

complexity?

A cells, tissues, organs, systems

B cells, tissues, systems, organs
C cells, organs, tissues, systems
D systems, organs, tissues, cells

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Which of the following is a correct example of the levels of human body
organization?
A epidermis → skin → breathing system
B bone → skull → circulatory system
C muscle → ovary → digestive system
D nerve → brain → nervous system

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Which of the following cells does not have a nucleus when it is mature?

A human cheek cell

B onion epidermal cell
C human neurone
D human red blood cell

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Which of the following sub-cellular structures can be found in both animal cells
and plant cells?

A nucleus and vacuole

B mitochondria and chloroplasts

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 C cell membrane and chloroplasts
D cell wall and cytoplasm

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Which of the following are organic chemical constituents of cells?
(1) carbohydrates
(2) lipids
(3) nucleic acids

A (1) only
B (1) and (2) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Which of the following statements about microscopes is correct?

A The first microscope invented was an electron microscope.

B A compound microscope consists of one lens only.
C Comparing with a light microscope, an electron microscope produces
images with higher resolution.
D A light microscope is generally more powerful than an electron microscope
in terms of magnifying power.

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Which of the following statements about a chloroplast is correct?

A It can be found in all plant cells.

B It contains a pigment for photosynthesis.
C It is the main site for respiration.
D Its inner membrane is folded into finger-like projections.

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Which of the following comparisons of animal cells and plant cells is not
correct?
Animal cells Plant cells
A generally larger generally smaller
B no cell wall have cell wall
C nucleus usually at the centre nucleus may be at one side of the cell
D usually irregular in shape have a more regular shape

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Which of the following is the image of the letter ‘b’ when it is observed under a
light microscope?

Aq
Bb
Cd
Dp

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MCQ / Short Q / Structure Q

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