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 organelle is used in the production of white matter in the nervous system?

A. Mitochondria
B. Peroxisomes
C. Endoplasmic Reticulum
D. Ribosomes
Answer» C. Endoplasmic Reticulum
2.

Which genetic disorder is associated with dysfunction of peroxisomes?

A. Parkinson s disease
B. Down s syndrome
C. Zellweger Syndrome
D. Bubble Boy Syndrome
Answer» D. Bubble Boy Syndrome
3.

What cell organelle assists in the oxidation of fatty acids along with peroxisomes?

A. Ribosome
B. Nucleus
C. Endoplasmic Reticulum
D. Mitochondria
Answer» E.
4.

Among which of the following Peroxisomes are absent?

A. Bacillus subtilis
B. Zea mays
C. Homo habilis
D. Euphlyctis hexadactylus
Answer» B. Zea mays
5.

Which of the following enzyme produced by peroxisomes are present in plant cell, but absent in human cell?

A. Catalase
B. Peroxidase
C. Uric acid oxidase
D. D amino acid oxidase
Answer» D. D amino acid oxidase
6.

What enzyme is used to detoxify alcohol in our body?

A. Catalase
B. Peroxidase
C. Urea catalase
D. Amylase
Answer» C. Urea catalase
7.

Which cells in our body contains abundant peroxisomes?

A. Liver cells
B. Reproductive cells
C. Cardiac cells
D. Brain cells
Answer» B. Reproductive cells
8.

What is the major role of peroxisomes in our body?

A. Breakdown of Formaldehyde
B. Breakdown of proteins
C. Breakdown of Hydrogen Peroxide
D. Breakdown of Phthalates
Answer» D. Breakdown of Phthalates
9.

What is the diameter of peroxisomes?

A. 0.2 0.5 m
B. 0.1 1.0 m
C. 1 5 m
D. 1 10 m
Answer» C. 1 5 m
10.

Who first discovered peroxisomes?

A. Christian de Duve
B. Boveri
C. J Rhodin
D. Van Beneden
Answer» B. Boveri