Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

This section includes 16 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Who observed and coined the word 'cell' for the first time?

A. Robert Cook
B. Robert Brown
C. Robert Hooke
D. Leeuwenhoek
Answer» D. Leeuwenhoek
2.

Which cell organelle is known as the control centre of the cell?

A. Nucleus
B. Chloroplast
C. Mitochondria
D. Endoplasmic reticulum
Answer» B. Chloroplast
3.

Lipids are insoluble in water because lipid molecules are

A. hydrophilic
B. hydrophobic
C. neutral
D. zwitterions
Answer» C. neutral
4.

Most diverse macromolecules, found in the cell both physically and chemically are

A. proteins
B. carbohydrates
C. nucleic acids
D. lipids.
Answer» B. carbohydrates
5.

Xylem functions as a conducting tissue for water and minerals from ______to the ____and_______.

A. roots, stems, leaves
B. stems, roots, leaves
C. leaves, stems, roots
D. leaves, stems, leaves
Answer» B. stems, roots, leaves
6.

Cells which take part in secondary growth are named as

A. phloem
B. xylem
C. cambium
D. medullary ray
Answer» D. medullary ray
7.

Intercalated disc is present in

A. striated muscle
B. smooth muscle
C. cardiac muscle
D. Both [b] and [c]
Answer» D. Both [b] and [c]
8.

Cartilage and bone are types of

A. muscular tissue
B. connective tissue
C. skeletal tissue
D. epithelial tissue
Answer» C. skeletal tissue
9.

Survival of plants in terrestrial environment has been made possible by the presence of

A. intercalary meristem
B. conducting tissue
C. apical meristem
D. parenchyma tous tissue
Answer» C. apical meristem
10.

Which of the following cells is found in the cartilagineous tissue of the body?

A. Mast cells
B. Basophils
C. Osteocytes
D. Chondrocytes
Answer» E.
11.

The process of mitosis is divided into 4 phases. Identity the correct order in which these phases appear in mitosis

A. Anaphase, metaphase, telophase and prophase
B. Telophase, anaphase, metaphase and prophase
C. Metaphase, prophase, anaphase and telophase
D. Prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase
Answer» E.
12.

Which one of the following structures is an organelle within an organelle?

A. Ribosome
B. Peroxisome
C. ER
D. Mesosome
Answer» B. Peroxisome
13.

Which of the following could be found in both the nucleus and the cytoplasm?

A. Nucleolus
B. Ribosomes
C. RNA
D. Both RNA & ribosomes
Answer» E.
14.

Which of the following would you not find in a bacterial cell?

A. DNA
B. Cell membrane
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Ribosomes
Answer» D. Ribosomes
15.

The function of nucleolus is the synthesis of

A. DNA
B. m-RNA
C. r-RNA
D. t-RNA
Answer» D. t-RNA
16.

Difference between the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is in having

A. cell wall
B. nuclear membrane
C. ribosome
D. None of these
Answer» C. ribosome