Cell-The Unit of Life


  1. Balbiani rings are sites of:









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    RNA and protein synthesis occur in Balbiani rings.

    Correct Option: C

    RNA and protein synthesis occur in Balbiani rings.


  1. The function of the gap junction is to









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    The function of the gap junction is to facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules.

    Correct Option: A

    The function of the gap junction is to facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules.



  1. Which of the following are not membranebound?









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    Ribosomes are not membrance-bound cell organelle.

    Correct Option: A

    Ribosomes are not membrance-bound cell organelle.


  1. Resolution power is the ability to









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    The ability to distinguish two close objects is called power of resolution.

    Correct Option: B

    The ability to distinguish two close objects is called power of resolution.



  1. Organelles can be separated from cell homogenate through









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    Centrifuge is an instrument used to create a centrifugal force. The homogenate of the cell organelles is allowed to undergo centrifugation by which different cell organelles get separated. This process is known as differential centrifugation.

    Correct Option: C

    Centrifuge is an instrument used to create a centrifugal force. The homogenate of the cell organelles is allowed to undergo centrifugation by which different cell organelles get separated. This process is known as differential centrifugation.