Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

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1.

Which of these statements is false regarding white fibres of muscle?

A. They contain a large number of sarcoplasmic reticula
B. They derive energy from aerobic processes
C. They are not rich in myoglobin
D. They contain fewer mitochondria than red fibres
Answer» C. They are not rich in myoglobin
2.

Which organelle is abundant in white fibres of muscles?

A. Sarcoplasmic reticulum
B. Nuclei
C. Mitochondria
D. Peroxisomes
Answer» B. Nuclei
3.

Which organelle is abundant in red fibres of muscles?

A. Sarcoplasmic reticulum
B. Nuclei
C. Mitochondria
D. Peroxisomes
Answer» D. Peroxisomes
4.

Which of these proteins store oxygen?

A. Troponin
B. Tropomyosin
C. Myoglobin
D. G actin
Answer» D. G actin
5.

Why does the repeated activation of the muscles cause fatigue?

A. Due to the aerobic breakdown of glycogen
B. Due to the breakdown of glucose
C. Due to glycogen formation
D. Due to lactic acid accumulation
Answer» E.
6.

F actin is a polymer of G actins. True or false?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

What does acetylcholine generate in the sarcolemma?

A. Resting potential
B. Graded potential
C. Action potential
D. Membrane potential
Answer» D. Membrane potential
8.

Which of these is a neurotransmitter?

A. HMM
B. Troponin
C. ATPase
D. Acetylcholine
Answer» E.
9.

Which of these constitute a motor unit?

A. Motor neuron + muscle fibres
B. Motor neuron + fascia
C. Motor neuron + muscle
D. Motor neuron + muscle bundle
Answer» B. Motor neuron + fascia
10.

What is present in the globular head of meromyosin?

A. Troponin
B. ATPase
C. Tropomyosin
D. LMM
Answer» C. Tropomyosin
11.

Which of these is not a component of the thin filament?

A. LMM
B. Tropomyosin
C. Troponin
D. F actin
Answer» B. Tropomyosin
12.

Which of these is found at the two ends of a sarcomere?

A. H line
B. A line
C. M line
D. Z line
Answer» E.
13.

Which of these structures holds myosin filaments together?

A. H line
B. A line
C. M line
D. Z line
Answer» D. Z line
14.

What is present in the centre of each I band?

A. H line
B. A line
C. M line
D. Z line
Answer» E.