Cell Structure & Organelles MCQs with Answers

What is a tissue?

• A.A chemical substance produced by glands
• B.A single cell performing all life functions
• C.A collection of organs working together
• D.A group of cells which is meant for a specific task

The primary function of gap junctions between cells is:

• A.Nutrient absorption
• B.Structural support
• C.Cell adhesion
• D.Intracellular communication

The nucleus takes dyes due to the presence of ?

• A.Chromatin
• B.Nucleoplasm
• C.Nuclear membrane
• D.Nucleolus

Which of the following is not related with apoptosis?

• A.Programmed cell death
• B.Cell suicide
• C.Removal of damaged cells
• D.None of these

Colchicine inhibits which stage of mitosis?

• A.Prophase
• B.Metaphase
• C.Spindle formation
• D.Cytokinesis

Select the correct sequence of level of organization among the following?

• A.Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organelle
• B.Organ → Tissue → Cell → Organelle
• C.Tissue → Cell → Organelle → Organ
• D.Organelle → Cell → Tissue → Organ

The nucleolus makes ribosomal subunits from proteins and ribosomal also known as _?

• A.tRNA
• B.mRNA
• C.rRNA
• D.snRNA

Which of the following best describes glycoproteins?

• A.Proteins linked with carbohydrates
• B.Lipids linked with phosphates
• C.Carbohydrates linked with lipids
• D.Nucleic acids linked with proteins

One of the following is CORRECT regarding flagella?

• A.Originates from ribosomes
• B.Originates from the nucleus
• C.Originates from the cell membrane only
• D.Originates from basal bodies

After the formation of two daughter nuclei, what appears in the middle of the cytoplasm of an animal cell?

• A.Cell plate
• B.Spindle fibers
• C.Cleavage furrow
• D.Metaphase plate