Mitochondria and chloroplast are:
I: semi-autonomous organelles. 
II: formed by the division of pre-existing organelles and they contain DNA but lack protein-synthesizing machinery. 

Which one of the following options is correct?
1. II is true but I is false
2. I is true but II is false
3. Both I and II are false
4. Both I and II are correct
Subtopic:  Plastids | Mitochondria |
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Which one of the following cellular parts is correctly described?

1. Centrioles - sites for active RNA synthesis
2. Ribosomes - those on chloroplasts are larger (80s) while those in the cytoplasm are smaller (70s)
3. Lysosomes - optimally active at a pH of about 8.5
4. Thylakoids - flattened membranous sacs forming the grana of chloroplasts
Subtopic:  Plastids |
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Match List-I with List-II
List-I  List-II
A. Fleming  I. Disc shaped sacs or cisternae near cell nucleus
B.  Robert Brown  II. Chromatin
C. George Palade III. Ribosomes
D. Camillo Golgi IV. Nucleus 
Choose the correct answer form the options given below:
1. A-II,B-IV,C-III,D-I
2. A-II, B-III,C-I,D-IV
3. A-I,B-II, C-III, D-IV
4. A-IV,B-II, C-III, D-I
Subtopic:  Introduction to Cell | Plastids | Golgi Apparatus | Nucleus | Nucleus: Chromosomes | Ribosome and Inclusion Bodies |
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Match the following and select the correct answer: 

Column I Column II
(a) Centriole  (i) Infoldings in mitochondria 
(b) Chlorophyll (ii) Thylakoids
(c) Cristae  (iii) Nucleic acids 
(d) Ribozymes (iv) Basal body of cilia or flagella


1. A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii

2. A-i, B-ii, C-iv, D-iii

3. A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv

4. A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii

Subtopic:  Plastids | Mitochondria | Cilia & Flagella |
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Given below are two statements: 
Statement I: Mitochondria and chloroplasts are both double membrane bound organelles.
Statement II: Inner membrane of mitochondria is relatively less permeable, as compared to chloroplast.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: 
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
2. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
3. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Subtopic:  Plastids | Mitochondria |
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The organelles in a eukaryotic cell that have their own genome are:
1. RER and SER
2. Mitochondria and chloroplasts
3. Plasmids and plastids
4. Nucleus and ribosomes

Subtopic:  Plastids | Mitochondria |
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In the sectional view of chloroplast shown below, the location of enzymes required for the synthesis of carbohydrates and proteins, is shown by the letter:

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Subtopic:  Plastids |
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
I Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments
II Amyloplasts store carbohydrates
III Elaioplasts store oils and fats
IV Aleuroplasts store proteins
1. Only I
2. Only II, III and IV
3. None, all are correctly matched
4. Only III and IV
Subtopic:  Plastids |
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
Structure Size range
1. Perinuclear space 10 – 50 nm
2. Length of chloroplasts 2 – 5 µm
3. Typical eukaryotic cell 10 – 20 µm
4. Typical bacterium 1 – 2 µm
Subtopic:  Plastids |
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