101. Which of the following is NOT a component of a nucleotide?
a) Phosphate group
b) Sugar
c) Amino acid
d) Nitrogenous base
Correct Answer: c) Amino acid
Explanation: Nucleotides consist of a phosphate group, a sugar (ribose or deoxyribose), and a nitrogenous base (adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, or uracil). Amino acids are building blocks of proteins, not nucleotides.
102. What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?
a) Energy production
b) Structural support and protection
c) Protein synthesis
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Structural support and protection
Explanation: The cell wall provides rigidity, shape, and protection to plant cells, helping them withstand pressure and external threats.
103. Which process converts light energy into chemical energy in plants?
a) Respiration
b) Photosynthesis
c) Fermentation
d) Glycolysis
Correct Answer: b) Photosynthesis
Explanation: Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.
104. Which of the following is a function of the cytoskeleton?
a) Cell movement
b) Structural support
c) Intracellular transport
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The cytoskeleton provides structural support, enables cell movement, and facilitates intracellular transport of organelles and vesicles.
105. What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
a) Carries amino acids
b) Acts as a template for protein synthesis
c) Forms ribosomes
d) Joins amino acids together
Correct Answer: b) Acts as a template for protein synthesis
Explanation: mRNA carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.
106. Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?
a) Regulates entry and exit of substances
b) Cell recognition
c) Energy production
d) Cell signaling
Correct Answer: c) Energy production
Explanation: The plasma membrane regulates substance movement, cell recognition, and signaling, but does not produce energy.
107. What is the function of the centriole in animal cells?
a) Protein synthesis
b) Cell division (forms spindle fibers)
c) Energy production
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Cell division (forms spindle fibers)
Explanation: Centrioles help organize spindle fibers during cell division in animal cells.
108. Which organelle contains enzymes that break down hydrogen peroxide?
a) Lysosome
b) Peroxisome
c) Golgi apparatus
d) Mitochondrion
Correct Answer: b) Peroxisome
Explanation: Peroxisomes contain enzymes like catalase that break down hydrogen peroxide, a harmful byproduct of metabolism.
109. What is the function of the nuclear envelope?
a) Protects the nucleus
b) Regulates movement of substances in and out of the nucleus
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
Correct Answer: c) Both a and b
Explanation: The nuclear envelope protects the nucleus and regulates the movement of molecules between the nucleus and cytoplasm.
110. Which of the following is a function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
a) Lipid synthesis
b) Protein synthesis and modification
c) Detoxification
d) Energy production
Correct Answer: b) Protein synthesis and modification
Explanation: The rough endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes and is involved in protein synthesis and modification.
111. What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
a) Protein synthesis
b) Lipid synthesis and detoxification
c) Energy production
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Lipid synthesis and detoxification
Explanation: The smooth endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes lipids and detoxifies drugs and poisons.
112. Which of the following is a function of the Golgi apparatus?
a) Synthesizes proteins
b) Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins
c) Produces ATP
d) Breaks down cellular waste
Correct Answer: b) Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins
Explanation: The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion or use within the cell.
113. What is the function of lysosomes?
a) Energy production
b) Protein synthesis
c) Digestion of cellular waste
d) Lipid synthesis
Correct Answer: c) Digestion of cellular waste
Explanation: Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes that break down cellular waste and foreign materials.
114. Which of the following is a function of mitochondria?
a) Photosynthesis
b) Cellular respiration and ATP production
c) Protein synthesis
d) Lipid synthesis
Correct Answer: b) Cellular respiration and ATP production
Explanation: Mitochondria are the sites of cellular respiration and ATP production.
115. What is the function of chloroplasts?
a) Cellular respiration
b) Photosynthesis
c) Protein synthesis
d) Lipid synthesis
Correct Answer: b) Photosynthesis
Explanation: Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and are the sites of photosynthesis in plant cells.
116. Which of the following is a function of vacuoles in plant cells?
a) Protein synthesis
b) Storage and maintaining turgidity
c) Energy production
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Storage and maintaining turgidity
Explanation: Vacuoles store nutrients and waste, and help maintain cell turgidity in plant cells.
117. What is the function of the nucleus?
a) Energy production
b) Genetic control and cell regulation
c) Protein synthesis
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Genetic control and cell regulation
Explanation: The nucleus contains DNA and controls all cellular activities by regulating gene expression.
118. Which of the following is a function of ribosomes?
a) Energy production
b) Protein synthesis
c) Lipid synthesis
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Protein synthesis
Explanation: Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.
119. What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
a) Cell movement
b) Structural support
c) Intracellular transport
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The cytoskeleton provides structural support, enables cell movement, and facilitates intracellular transport.
120. Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?
a) Regulates entry and exit of substances
b) Cell recognition
c) Energy production
d) Cell signaling
Correct Answer: c) Energy production
Explanation: The plasma membrane regulates substance movement, cell recognition, and signaling, but does not produce energy.
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121. What is the function of the centriole in animal cells?
a) Protein synthesis
b) Cell division (forms spindle fibers)
c) Energy production
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Cell division (forms spindle fibers)
Explanation: Centrioles help organize spindle fibers during cell division in animal cells.
122. Which organelle contains enzymes that break down hydrogen peroxide?
a) Lysosome
b) Peroxisome
c) Golgi apparatus
d) Mitochondrion
Correct Answer: b) Peroxisome
Explanation: Peroxisomes contain enzymes like catalase that break down hydrogen peroxide, a harmful byproduct of metabolism.
123. What is the function of the nuclear envelope?
a) Protects the nucleus
b) Regulates movement of substances in and out of the nucleus
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
Correct Answer: c) Both a and b
Explanation: The nuclear envelope protects the nucleus and regulates the movement of molecules between the nucleus and cytoplasm.
124. Which of the following is a function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
a) Lipid synthesis
b) Protein synthesis and modification
c) Detoxification
d) Energy production
Correct Answer: b) Protein synthesis and modification
Explanation: The rough endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes and is involved in protein synthesis and modification.
125. What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
a) Protein synthesis
b) Lipid synthesis and detoxification
c) Energy production
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Lipid synthesis and detoxification
Explanation: The smooth endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes lipids and detoxifies drugs and poisons.
126. Which of the following is a function of the Golgi apparatus?
a) Synthesizes proteins
b) Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins
c) Produces ATP
d) Breaks down cellular waste
Correct Answer: b) Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins
Explanation: The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion or use within the cell.
127. What is the function of lysosomes?
a) Energy production
b) Protein synthesis
c) Digestion of cellular waste
d) Lipid synthesis
Correct Answer: c) Digestion of cellular waste
Explanation: Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes that break down cellular waste and foreign materials.
128. Which of the following is a function of mitochondria?
a) Photosynthesis
b) Cellular respiration and ATP production
c) Protein synthesis
d) Lipid synthesis
Correct Answer: b) Cellular respiration and ATP production
Explanation: Mitochondria are the sites of cellular respiration and ATP production.
129. What is the function of chloroplasts?
a) Cellular respiration
b) Photosynthesis
c) Protein synthesis
d) Lipid synthesis
Correct Answer: b) Photosynthesis
Explanation: Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and are the sites of photosynthesis in plant cells.
130. Which of the following is a function of vacuoles in plant cells?
a) Protein synthesis
b) Storage and maintaining turgidity
c) Energy production
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Storage and maintaining turgidity
Explanation: Vacuoles store nutrients and waste, and help maintain cell turgidity in plant cells.
131. What is the main function of the nucleus?
a) Energy production
b) Genetic control and cell regulation
c) Protein synthesis
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Genetic control and cell regulation
Explanation: The nucleus contains the cell’s genetic material (DNA) and controls all cellular activities by regulating gene expression.
132. Which of the following is a function of ribosomes?
a) Energy production
b) Protein synthesis
c) Lipid synthesis
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Protein synthesis
Explanation: Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized using instructions from mRNA.
133. What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
a) Cell movement
b) Structural support
c) Intracellular transport
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The cytoskeleton provides structural support, enables cell movement, and facilitates intracellular transport of organelles and vesicles.
134. Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?
a) Regulates entry and exit of substances
b) Cell recognition
c) Energy production
d) Cell signaling
Correct Answer: c) Energy production
Explanation: The plasma membrane regulates substance movement, cell recognition, and signaling, but does not produce energy.
135. What is the role of the centriole in animal cells?
a) Protein synthesis
b) Cell division (forms spindle fibers)
c) Energy production
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Cell division (forms spindle fibers)
Explanation: Centrioles help organize spindle fibers during cell division in animal cells.
136. Which organelle contains enzymes that break down hydrogen peroxide?
a) Lysosome
b) Peroxisome
c) Golgi apparatus
d) Mitochondrion
Correct Answer: b) Peroxisome
Explanation: Peroxisomes contain enzymes like catalase that break down hydrogen peroxide, a harmful byproduct of metabolism.
137. What is the function of the nuclear envelope?
a) Protects the nucleus
b) Regulates movement of substances in and out of the nucleus
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
Correct Answer: c) Both a and b
Explanation: The nuclear envelope protects the nucleus and regulates the movement of molecules between the nucleus and cytoplasm.
138. Which of the following is a function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
a) Lipid synthesis
b) Protein synthesis and modification
c) Detoxification
d) Energy production
Correct Answer: b) Protein synthesis and modification
Explanation: The rough endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes and is involved in protein synthesis and modification.
139. What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
a) Protein synthesis
b) Lipid synthesis and detoxification
c) Energy production
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Lipid synthesis and detoxification
Explanation: The smooth endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes lipids and detoxifies drugs and poisons.
140. Which of the following is a function of the Golgi apparatus?
a) Synthesizes proteins
b) Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins
c) Produces ATP
d) Breaks down cellular waste
Correct Answer: b) Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins
Explanation: The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion or use within the cell.
141. What is the function of lysosomes?
a) Energy production
b) Protein synthesis
c) Digestion of cellular waste
d) Lipid synthesis
Correct Answer: c) Digestion of cellular waste
Explanation: Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes that break down cellular waste and foreign materials.
142. Which of the following is a function of mitochondria?
a) Photosynthesis
b) Cellular respiration and ATP production
c) Protein synthesis
d) Lipid synthesis
Correct Answer: b) Cellular respiration and ATP production
Explanation: Mitochondria are the sites of cellular respiration and ATP production.
143. What is the function of chloroplasts?
a) Cellular respiration
b) Photosynthesis
c) Protein synthesis
d) Lipid synthesis
Correct Answer: b) Photosynthesis
Explanation: Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and are the sites of photosynthesis in plant cells.
144. Which of the following is a function of vacuoles in plant cells?
a) Protein synthesis
b) Storage and maintaining turgidity
c) Energy production
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Storage and maintaining turgidity
Explanation: Vacuoles store nutrients and waste, and help maintain cell turgidity in plant cells.
145. What is the main function of the nucleus?
a) Energy production
b) Genetic control and cell regulation
c) Protein synthesis
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Genetic control and cell regulation
Explanation: The nucleus contains the cell’s genetic material (DNA) and controls all cellular activities by regulating gene expression.
146. Which of the following is a function of ribosomes?
a) Energy production
b) Protein synthesis
c) Lipid synthesis
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Protein synthesis
Explanation: Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized using instructions from mRNA.
147. What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
a) Cell movement
b) Structural support
c) Intracellular transport
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The cytoskeleton provides structural support, enables cell movement, and facilitates intracellular transport of organelles and vesicles.
148. Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?
a) Regulates entry and exit of substances
b) Cell recognition
c) Energy production
d) Cell signaling
Correct Answer: c) Energy production
Explanation: The plasma membrane regulates substance movement, cell recognition, and signaling, but does not produce energy.
149. What is the role of the centriole in animal cells?
a) Protein synthesis
b) Cell division (forms spindle fibers)
c) Energy production
d) Waste removal
Correct Answer: b) Cell division (forms spindle fibers)
Explanation: Centrioles help organize spindle fibers during cell division in animal cells.
150. Which organelle contains enzymes that break down hydrogen peroxide?
a) Lysosome
b) Peroxisome
c) Golgi apparatus
d) Mitochondrion
Correct Answer: b) Peroxisome
Explanation: Peroxisomes contain enzymes like catalase that break down hydrogen peroxide, a harmful byproduct of metabolism.