Explore topic-wise MCQs in Cell Biology.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Cell Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following cell wall component can effectively defend against lysozyme?

A. Peptidoglycan
B. Pseudomurein
C. Chitin
D. Biogenic opal
Answer» C. Chitin
2.

Which of the following antibiotics have their mode of action of inhibition of cell wall synthesis?

A. Nalidixic acid
B. Ciprofloxacin
C. -lactams
D. Norfloxacin
Answer» D. Norfloxacin
3.

What is present in the cell wall of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

A. Cellulose
B. Nitric acid
C. Acetone
D. Mycolic acid
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the following bacteria lacks cell wall?

A. <em>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</em>
B. <em>Bacillus subtilis</em>
C. <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em>
D. <em>Helicobacter pylori</em>
Answer» B. <em>Bacillus subtilis</em>
5.

The cell wall of diatoms composed of __________

A. Biogenic alumina
B. Biogenic ammonia
C. Biogenic silica
D. Biogenic magnesia
Answer» D. Biogenic magnesia
6.

What is S- layer?

A. Solid layer
B. Surface layer
C. Secondary layer
D. Soluble layer
Answer» C. Secondary layer
7.

Which component is present in the cell wall of fungi?

A. Cellulose
B. Hemicellulose
C. Chitin
D. Pectin
Answer» D. Pectin
8.

Bacteria can be divided into classes namely gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria based on their cell wall.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

What organism lacks cell wall?

A. Plant cells
B. Protozoa
C. Bacterial cells
D. Algae
Answer» C. Bacterial cells
10.

Who discovered cell wall?

A. Karl Rudolphi
B. Boveri
C. J Rhodin
D. Van Beneden
Answer» B. Boveri