Explore topic-wise MCQs in Cell Biology.

This section includes 116 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Cell Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

101.

Which of the following can not be used as a fixative?

A. formaldehyde
B. acetic acid
C. alcohol
D. vitamin B₁₂
Answer» E.
102.

Which of the following is used for the preparation of a section specimen?

A. phenol
B. isoamyl alcohol
C. fixative
D. lubricative
Answer» D. lubricative
103.

A fixative _______________ the macromolecular components of a cell.

A. degrades
B. immobilizes
C. penetrates
D. granulates
Answer» C. penetrates
104.

The maximum possible numerical aperture of 1.5 is for a ______________ lens.

A. oil immersion
B. air interface
C. water interface
D. binocular
Answer» B. air interface
105.

The numerical aperture is constant for each lens.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
106.

The process of introducing DNA into cells is called ____________________

A. blotting
B. conjugation
C. transfection
D. conduction
Answer» D. conduction
107.

Isolation of an organelle in bulk quantity can be accomplished by _____________

A. spectroscopy
B. spectrophotometry
C. differential centrifugation
D. mass spectroscopy
Answer» D. mass spectroscopy
108.

The isotonic buffer solution prevents _________

A. change in pressure
B. change in temperature
C. change in pH
D. membrane rupture
Answer» E.
109.

Density gradient centrifugation is a type of isopycnic centrifugation.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
110.

Which of the following can be used to study cellular activities?

A. Diffraction
B. Cell-free systems
C. Autoradiography
D. Liquid chromatography
Answer» C. Autoradiography
111.

Purification of a protein can be measured as an increase in _____________

A. temperature
B. pH value
C. specific activity
D. polarity
Answer» D. polarity
112.

Which of the following magnification of the ocular will occupy maximum retinal surface?

A. 1X
B. 5X
C. 20X
D. 50X
Answer» E.
113.

527 nanometers is the wavelength of ______________ light.

A. red
B. white
C. green
D. blue
Answer» D. blue
114.

The resolution attained by a microscope is limited by _____________________

A. diffraction
B. refraction
C. reflection
D. retraction
Answer» B. refraction
115.

Which of the following component of the light microscope illuminates the specimen by gathering diffuse rays from the light microscope?

A. light source
B. eyepiece
C. condenser lens
D. screws
Answer» D. screws
116.

Ocular lens forms a virtual image.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False