Cell-Biology Miscellaneous


  1. Choose the correct signal transduction pathway.









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    In the G protein associated signal cascade system, binding of hormone to a cell surface receptor, like the 7TM (a 7 transmembrane alpha helices) which is a part of G protein. This will activate production of second messengers like cAMP by the enzyme adenylate cyclase. The cAMP in turn binds and activates down stream signal proteins line cAMP dependent protein kinase A (PKA).

    Correct Option: A

    In the G protein associated signal cascade system, binding of hormone to a cell surface receptor, like the 7TM (a 7 transmembrane alpha helices) which is a part of G protein. This will activate production of second messengers like cAMP by the enzyme adenylate cyclase. The cAMP in turn binds and activates down stream signal proteins line cAMP dependent protein kinase A (PKA).


  1. Choose the CORRECT sequence of steps involved in cytoplast production.









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    Digestion of cell wall → protoplast viability → cybrid formation → osmotic stabilizer

    Correct Option: B

    Digestion of cell wall → protoplast viability → cybrid formation → osmotic stabilizer



  1. If protoplasts are placed in distilled water, they swell and burst as a result of endosmosis. The plot representing the kinetics of burst is









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    The plot of swelling of protoplasts and bursting during endosmosis when protoplasts are kept or placed in distilled water is a sigmoidal curve where number of intact protoplasts decrease with time. So, the plot is represented by graph in (a).

    Correct Option: A

    The plot of swelling of protoplasts and bursting during endosmosis when protoplasts are kept or placed in distilled water is a sigmoidal curve where number of intact protoplasts decrease with time. So, the plot is represented by graph in (a).


  1. The cytokinetic organelle in plant cells is









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    The cytokinetic organelle in plant cells is Phragmoplast.

    Correct Option: B

    The cytokinetic organelle in plant cells is Phragmoplast.



  1. Match the entries in Group I with those in Group II.
    Group I
    P. MTT
    Q. Annexin V
    R. Methotrexate
    S. Taxo
    Group II
    1. Dihydrofolate reductase
    2. Succinate ehydrogenase
    3.Microtubules
    4. Phosphatidylserine
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    MTT- binds to succinate dehydrogenase Annexin
    V-specifically binds to phosphatidyl serine Methotrexate- allosterically inhibits dihydrofolate reductase
    Taxol-suppresses microtubule dynamics.

    Correct Option: B

    MTT- binds to succinate dehydrogenase Annexin
    V-specifically binds to phosphatidyl serine Methotrexate- allosterically inhibits dihydrofolate reductase
    Taxol-suppresses microtubule dynamics.