Chapter: Cell Biology Assignment 1
Chapter: Cell Biology Assignment 1
Chapter: Cell Biology Assignment 1
Assignment 1
1. Which of the following statements was not explained in the cell theory given jointly by
Schleiden and Schwann?
(a) All living organisms are composed of cells and products of cells
(b) Cell is the structural and functional unit of living organisms
(c) Explanation of formation of new cells
(d) None
3. I. The shape of the cells may vary with the function they perform
II. Human RBC is about 7.0m in diameter
III. Cytoplasm is the main arena of cellular activities
IV. various chemical reactions occurs in cytoplasm to keep the cell in the
living state
(a) All are correct
(b) Only I and II are correct
(c) Only IV is correct
(d) All are wrong
7. Select the right option which relates to Schwann regarding the following statement
1. He reported that cells have a thin outer layer which is today known as plasma membrane
II. Cell wall is a unique character of the plant cell
III. Body of plants and animals are composed of cells and products of cells
(a) All are correct
(b) Only III is correct
(c) II and III are correct
(d) All are incorrect
Column I Column II
Various Types of cell and organism Size
I.Typical bacteria A. 10-20m
II. Viruses B. 1-2m
III. PPLO C. 0.1m
IV A typical eukaryotic cells D. 0.02-0.2m
(a) I-B, II-D, III-C, IV-A
(b) I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D
(c) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
(d) I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C
14. All of the following statements are correct about plasmids except
(a) they are extrachromosomal DNA
(b) They are similar, circular, double stranded naked DNA that confer certain unique
phenotypic characters to some bacteria like resistance to antibiotics
(c) They are used in genetic engineering
(d) It helps in the replication of nucleoid
ANSWER KEY
1. C 11. A
2. D 12. D
3. A 13. D
4. C 14. D
5. C 15. D
6. A 16. C
7. A
8. B
9. D
10. B