Which of the following promotes cell division

a. Abscisic acid
b. Auxins
c. Cytokinins
d. Gibberellins
Select the correct option with respect to mitosis

a. Chromatids start moving towards opposite poles in Telophase

b. Golgi complex and endoplasmic reticulum are still visible at the end of prophase
c. Chromatids separate but remains in the centre of the cell in anaphase
d. Chromosomes move to the spindle equator and get aligned along equatorial plate in metaphase
GPI- anchored proteins show particular affinity towards ________
a. Cholesterol
b. Hydrophobic tail
c. Lipid rafts
d. Phosphatidylserine
What organic compound is often attached to integral proteins?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Lipids
d. DNA
Which of the following is called as ‘sorting centre’ of the cell
a. SER
b. RER
c. Lysosome
d. GA
Digestion of Cell’s own component is referred to as
a. Autophagy
b. Phagocytosis
c. Pinocytosis
d. Heterophagy
The G-protein coupled receptors have their _____________________ outside the cell.
a. Amino terminus
b. Carboxyl terminus
c. Alpha helices
d. Beta helices
In GPCR cAMP pathway, enzyme inactivated by G proteins that convert ATP to cAMP is
a. Peptidyl transferase
b. Adenyl cyclase
c. Cyclic GMP-AMP synthase
d. Guanyl cyclase
Malformation of these cytoskeleton structures can be linked to an inability to contract a muscle
a. Centrioles
b. Microfilaments
c. Microtubules
d. Intermediate filaments
_________ aid in the process of cell adhesion.
a. Cell receptors
b. Transmembrane proteins
 c. Protease
d. Cytokinins
The Golgi complex plays a major role in
a. In trapping the light and transforming it into chemical energy
b. In post translational modification of proteins and glycoxidation of lipids
c. In digesting protein and carbohydrates
d. As energy transferring organelles
Cell is the fundamental structural and functional unit of all living organisms because
a. The metabolic reaction can occur only inside a living cell
b. Anything less than a complete structure of a cell does not ensure independent living
c. The membrane bound organelles cause differentiation for proper functioning
d. Nucleic acids present in the cells ensure living state
Which of the following induces conformational change in protein?
a. Uniport
b. Symport
c. Antiport
d. Facilitated diffusion
Na+ glucose transporter is an example of ____________
a. Symport
b. Antiport
c. Facilitated diffusion
d. ATP driven active transport
How many poles does Golgi apparatus has?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
COPI-coated vesicles move the materials in __________________ direction.
a. Retrograde
b. Anterograde
c. Radial
d. Lateral
The enzyme activated by cyclic AMP, passing on the hormonal signal is ____________
a. Protein kinase B
b. Protein kinase A
c. Protein kinase C
d. G protein receptor kinase
Which of the following plasma membrane receptors activate signalling pathways usually by forming molecular dimers
that result in protein phosphorylation reactions upon binding of their specific ligand?
a. Steroid hormone receptors
b. Receptor tyrosine kinase
c. Ligand-gated ion channels
d. G protein-coupled receptors
Which of the following signalling is involved in Paracrine signalling?
a. Chemical signalling
b. Synaptic transmission
c. Hormonal communication
d. Auto simulation of cell
Cell recognition and adhesion are facilitated by components of the plasma membrane. These components are generally.
a. protein molecules alone
 b. lipids alone
c. both lipids and proteins
d. glycolipids and glycoproteins
Anaphase promoting complex (APC) is a protein degradation machinery necessary for proper mitosis of animal cells. If
APC is defective in a human cell, which of the following is expected to occur?
a. Chromosomes will not condense
b. Chromosomes will be fragmented
c. Chromosomes will not segregate
d. Recombination of chromosome arms will occur
Which of the following gives the correct sequence of events during mitosis?
a. Condensation, Nuclear membrane disassembly, Crossing over, Arrangement at equator, Segregation,
Telophase
b. Condensation, Nuclear membrane disassembly, Arrangement at equator, Centromere division, Segregation,
Telophase
c. Condensation, Crossing over, Nuclear membrane disassembly, Centromere division, Segregation, Telophase
d. Condensation, Arrangement at equator, Centromere division, Crossing over, Segregation, Telophase
HCO3– – Cl– transporter is an example of ____________
a. Uniport
b. Antiport
c. Symport
d. Facilitated diffusion
In Fluid mosaic model, the biological membrane can be viewed as
a. two dimensional solutions of oriented lipids and globular proteins
b. three dimensional solutions of oriented lipids and globular proteins
c. two dimensional solutions of oriented lipids and carbohydrate
d. three dimensional solutions of oriented lipids and carbohydrate
The chemical products of the cell are shipped and distributed by_______
a. Golgi apparatus
b. Lysosome
c. Endosome
d. ER lumen
This is the function of Glycosylation
a. helps in cell-cell adhesion
b. confer stability in proteins
c. helps in proper folding of protein
d. synthesis of membrane lipid
The mode of communication between the neurons by sending electrical impulses known as _______.
a. Membrane potentials
b. Neuromodulators
c. Neurotransmitters
d. Action potential
The excess amount of produced neurotransmitters by presynaptic neurons is __________.
a. Taken up by postsynaptic neurons
b. Recycled back into the presynaptic neuron
c. Removed and taken around the rest of the body
d. Eliminated by substances contained within the cell body
Cell lining of the lumen of the fallopian tube is involved in ciliary action to transport the egg from the ovary to the
uterus. The cytoskeleton structure responsible for this movement is
a. Flagella
b. Microfilaments
 c. Microtubules
d. Intermediate filaments
Microfilaments are composed of
a. Mosaic protein
b. Tubulin protein
c. Chitin protein
d. Actin protein

6 marks

Infer on any 2 cell organelles in human disesae

Discuss about a) Uniport b) Symport c) Antiport

Explain lysosomes and cellular digestion
Define action potential
Describe about cell adhesion
Define autophagy
List out the functions of membranes
Discuss about Microtubules

Discuss about stem cells

Explain simple diffusion with a neat diagram
Describe the role of a) Vacuoles b) Peroxisomes
Explain about hormone signalling
Define cell – cell recognition
Infer on the history of cell
Differentiate between membrane lipids and membrane proteins
Discuss on microfilaments
Define apoptosis

Explain any two models of membrane structure

Illustrate the structure of ER and Golgi bodies with a neat diagram
Discuss about membrane potential
Elaborate on cell – cell junction
Infer on different model organism used in research
Describe about membrane proteins
Discuss on electrical signalling in neurons
Sketch the steps involved in interphase and mitotic phase
Explain in detail about the different pathways in apoptosis
Discuss the different types of membrane proteins
Illustrate with a neat diagram about a) Primary active transport b) Secondary active transport
Categorise the different steps involved in secretary pathway
Differentiate between endocytosis and exocytosis
Illustrate about the protein kinase associated receptor with a neat diagram
Classify the different types of signalling molecules
Explain extracellular matrix of plant cells
Elaborate on extracellular matrix of animal cells
Explain the role of a) CDKs b) Cyclins and c) p53 in cell cycle regulation
Classify the different types of stem cells
Elaborate about a) Phospholipids b) Glycolipids and c) Sphingolipids
Discuss about a) Simple diffusion b) Facilitated diffusion through carrier and channel proteins with a neat diagram
Illustrate about COP 1, COP 2 and Clathrin coated vesicles in cellular transport process with a neat diagram
Differentiate between lysosomes and peroxisomes, and explain its function with a neat diagram
Illustrate about the GPCR with a neat diagram
Discuss about a) Membrane potential b) Action Potential
Explain a) Microtubules b) Intermediate filament and c) Microfilament
Classify the types of ECM in animal cells
Elaborate on various cell organelles (any 4)
Illustrate about cell cycle with a neat diagram
Summarize on different types of membrane lipids
Differentiate between active and passive transport
Sketch the process of protein trafficking in detail
Categorise the different types of endocytosis
Explain about signal transduction in detail
Illustrate about the G protein linked receptor with a neat diagram
Explain cell – cell recognition and cell adhesion
Elaborate on major structural element of cytoskeleton with a neat diagram

12 marks