Biology Practice: Cell - The Unit of Life (Mock Test 1 - Basic: Definitions & Terms)
1. Who was the first scientist to observe a living cell under a microscope?
2. The jelly-like substance present between the nucleus and the cell membrane is called:
3. Which organelle is commonly referred to as the "Suicide Bag" of the cell?
4. The "Cell Theory" was proposed by Schleiden and Schwann. Which of these is a core postulate?
5. Which of the following structures is found ONLY in plant cells?
6. The primary function of Ribosomes in a cell is:
7. Mitochondria are the sites for _____________ in the cell.
8. Which scientist discovered the Nucleus in the cell?
9. Chromosomes are primarily composed of:
10. The semi-permeable boundary of the cell that regulates entry and exit is the:
11. Which plastid contains the green pigment necessary for photosynthesis?
12. Prokaryotic cells are characterized by the absence of:
13. The network of tubes within the cell involved in transporting substances is the:
14. Vacuoles in plant cells are surrounded by a specialized membrane called:
15. Which of these is known as the "Brain" or "Control Center" of the cell?
16. The folding of the inner mitochondrial membrane are called:
17. Which organelle helps in cell division in animal cells?
18. Protoplasm was a term coined by:
19. Colourless plastids that store starch are called:
20. According to Rudolf Virchow, "Omnis cellula-e cellula" means:
