Cellular Biology - NMAT 2025

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What is the basic unit of a living body?

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Cell

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What are the three main parts of a cell?

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DNA, Cytoplasm, Cell membrane

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What is the resolution and maximum magnification of a light microscope?

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Resolution: 200 nm, Magnification: Max 1000x

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What type of microscope uses a beam of electrons?

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Electron Microscope

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What is the difference between SEM and TEM?

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SEM provides 3-Dimensional topography of dead specimens, while TEM provides 2-Dimensional internal structures of dead specimens.

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What are prokaryotes?

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Single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It encloses the cell and regulates the passage of molecules into and out of the cell.

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What is the role of ribosomes?

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They synthesize proteins.

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What is the function of lysosomes?

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They contain digestive enzymes that break down macromolecules.

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What is the cell cycle?

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A series of events that occur in a eukaryotic cell leading to its division and duplication.