Fundamental Unit of Life

Test Paper

Question 1.
Which of the following can be made into crystal?
(a) A bacterium
(b) An Amoeba
(c) A virus
(d) A sperm

Question 2.
A cell will swell up if
(a) the concentration of water molecules in the cell is higher than the concentration of
water molecules in the surrounding medium.
(b) the concentration of water molecules in the surrounding medium is higher than water
molecules concentration in the cell.
(c) the concentration of water molecules is the same in the cell and in the surrounding
medium.
(d) the concentration of water molecules does not matter.

Question 3.
Chromosomes are made up of
(a) DNA
(b) Protein
(c) DNA and protein
(d) RNA

Question 4.
Which of these options is not a function of ribosomes?
(i) It helps in the manufacture of protein molecules.
(ii) It helps in the manufacture of enzymes.
(iii) It helps in the manufacture of hormones.
(iv) It helps in the manufacture of starch molecules.
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (iv) and (i)

Question 5.
Which of these is not related to the endoplasmic reticulum?
(a) It behaves as a transport channel for proteins between the nucleus and cytoplasm.
(b) It transports materials between various regions in the cytoplasm.
(c) It can be the site of energy generation.
(d) It can be the site for some biochemical activities of the cell.

Question 6.
Following are a few definitions of osmosis:
Read carefully and select the correct definition.
(a) Movement of water molecules from a region of higher concentration to an area of lower
concentration through a semipermeable membrane.
(b) Movement of solvent molecules from its higher concentration to lower concentration.
(c) Movement of solvent molecules from higher concentration to lower solution
concentration through a permeable membrane.
(d) Movement of solute molecules from lower concentration to higher solution
concentration through a semipermeable membrane.

Question 7.
Plasmolysis in a plant cell is defined as
(a) breakdown (lysis) of the plasma membrane in hypotonic medium
(b) shrinkage of cytoplasm in hypertonic medium
(c) shrinkage of nucleoplasm
(d) none of them

Question 8.
Which of the following are covered by a single membrane?
(a) Mitochondria
(b) Vacuole
(c) Nucleus
(d) Plastid

Question 9.
Find out the false sentence.
(a) Nucleus is not involved with the formation of lysosomes.
(b) Nucleus, mitochondria and plastid have DNA, hence they are able to make their own
structural proteins.
(c) Mitochondria is said to be the powerhouse of the cell as ATP is generated in them.
(d) Cytoplasm is called protoplasm.

Question 10.
Find out the correct sentence.
(a) Enzymes packed in lysosomes are made through RER (rough endoplasmic reticulum).
(b) Rough endoplasmic reticulum and smooth endoplasmic reticulum produce lipid and
protein respectively.
(c) Endoplasmic reticulum is rélated to the destruction of plasma membranes.
(d) Nucleoid is present inside the nucleoplasm of the prokaryotic nucleus.

Question 11.
Which cell organelle plays a crucial role in detoxifying many poisons and drugs in a cell?
(a) Golgi apparatus
(b) Lysosomes
(c) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
(d) Vacuoles

Question 12.
The proteins and lipids, essential for building the cell membrane, are manufactured by
(a) rough endoplasmic reticulum
(b) Golgi apparatus
(c) plasma membrane
(d) mitochondria

Question 13.
The undefined nuclear region of prokaryotes is also known as
(a) nucleus
(b) nucleolus
(c) nucleic acid
(d) nucleoid

Question 14.
The cell organelle involved in forming complex sugars from simple sugars are
(a) endoplasmic reticulum
(b) ribosomes
(c) plastids
(d) Golgi apparatus

Question 15.
Which of the following is not a function of the vacuole?
(a) Storage
(b) Providing turgidity and rigidity to the cell
(c) Waste excretion
(d) Locomotion

Question 16.
Amoeba acquires their food through a process, termed
(a) exocytosis
(b) endocytosis
(c) plasmolysis
(d) exocytosis and endocytosis both

Question 17.
The cell wall of which one of these is not made up of cellulose?
(a) Bacteria
(b) Hydrilla
(c) Mango tree
(d) Cactus

Question 18.
Silver nitrate solution is used to study
(a) endoplasmic reticulum
(b) Golgi apparatus
(c) nucleus
(d) mitochondria

Question 19.
Organelles other than the nucleus, containing DNA is
(a) endoplasmic reticulum
(b) Golgi apparatus
(c) mitochondria
(d) lysosomes

Question 20.
The kitchen of the cell is
(a) mitochondria
(b) endoplasmic reticulum
(c) chloroplast
(d) Golgi apparatus

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a

statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

Q.1. Assertion: A cell swells up when present in a hypotonic solution.

Reason: More water molecules enter the cell than they leave.

Q.2. Assertion: The endoplasmic reticulum which lacks ribosomes is called smooth
endoplasmic reticulum
Reason: SER is mainly involved in protein synthesis.

Q.3. Assertion: Mitochondria and chloroplasts are semiautonomous organelles.

Reason: They are formed by the division of pre-existing organelles and contain DNA but
lack protein-synthesizing machinery.

Q.4. Assertion: The plasma membrane is selectively permeable.

Reason: The plasma membrane allows some molecules to pass through it more quickly than
others.

Q.5. Assertion: Leucoplasts perform photosynthesis.

Reason: Chloroplasts store fats, starch and proteins.

Q.6. Assertion: The cell wall is a non-living part of the cell.

Reason: It offers protection, definite shape and support.

Q.7. Assertion: A cell membrane shows fluid behaviour.

Reason: A membrane is a mosaic of lipids and proteins.
Q.8. Assertion: A plant cell bursts if placed in water.
Reason: High turgor pressure causes bursting of plant cells.

Q.9. Assertion: Mitochondria are called the ‘powerhouses’ of the cell.

Reason: Mitochondria produce cellular energy in the form of ATP.

Q.10. Assertion: Plant cells have very large vacuoles.

Reason: In plant cells, vacuoles are full of cell sap.

1. If we are provided with some vegetables to cook, we generally add salt to the
vegetables during the cooking process. After adding salt, vegetables release water.
What mechanism is responsible for this?
2. How is a bacterial cell different from an onion peel cell?
3. How does an amoeba obtain its food?
4. Differentiate between smooth endoplasmic reticulum and rough endoplasmic
reticulum?