What is the main component of the cell wall in plants?
Lipid
Starch
Cellulose
Protein
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Correct Answer: C — Cellulose
Explanation:
Plant cell walls are mainly composed of cellulose, which provides support and protection.
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What is the main component of the cell wall in plants?
Lipid
Starch
Cellulose
Protein
Correct Answer: C — Cellulose
Explanation:
Plant cell walls are mainly composed of cellulose, which provides support and protection.
Which of these is a semi-permeable structure?
Cell wall
Ribosome
Cytoplasm
Plasma membrane
Correct Answer: D — Plasma membrane
Explanation:
The plasma membrane is semi-permeable and regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell.
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Golgi apparatus
Mitochondria
Ribosome
Nucleus
Correct Answer: B — Mitochondria
Explanation:
Mitochondria produce ATP, which supplies energy for cellular activities.
Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plants?
Mitochondria
Ribosome
Chloroplast
Lysosome
Correct Answer: C — Chloroplast
Explanation:
Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and carry out photosynthesis in plants.
What is the size range of prokaryotic cells?
0.1 µm
1 µm
2.5 µm
5 µm
Correct Answer: D — 5 µm
Explanation:
Prokaryotic cells are generally very small and range from 0.1 to 5 micrometers in size.
Which part of the cell controls all its activities?
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Plasma membrane
Mitochondria
Correct Answer: B — Nucleus
Explanation:
The nucleus contains genetic material and controls cellular activities.
What is an example of a prokaryotic cell?
Protozoa
Fungi
Plant cell
Bacteria
Correct Answer: D — Bacteria
Explanation:
Bacteria are prokaryotes because they lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Which of the following is not a unicellular organism?
Hydra
Amoeba
Paramecium
Euglena
Correct Answer: A — Hydra
Explanation:
Hydra is a multicellular organism, whereas Amoeba, Paramecium, and Euglena are unicellular organisms.
What is the structural and functional unit of life?
Atom
Tissue
Cell
Molecule
Correct Answer: C — Cell
Explanation:
The cell is the fundamental unit of life and performs all essential functions such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.