NEET Cell The Unit of Life — Set 6

Question 1

Which of the following statements about plastids is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Chloroplasts, not chromoplasts, are responsible for photosynthesis. Chromoplasts store pigments that give color to fruits and flowers.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is correct?

Accepted Answer

The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is studded with ribosomes and is involved in protein synthesis.

Question 3

Which structure in plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells (NCERT, Chapter 8, page 135). Chromoplasts store pigments, amyloplasts store starch, and elaioplasts store oils.

NEET Biology: Cell The Unit of Life — Practice Set 6

Q1. Which of the following statements about plastids is incorrect?

Q2. Which of the following statements about endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is correct?

Q3. Which structure in plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis?

Q4. Which of the following is incorrect about centrioles?

Q5. Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of ribosomes?

Q6. Which of the following is correct about vacuoles?

Q7. Which type of junction allows the transfer of ions and small molecules between adjacent animal cells?

Q8. What is the role of microtubules in eukaryotic cells?

Q9. Which type of plastid is responsible for storing starch?

Q10. Which of the following statements about the plasma membrane is correct?