The Cell Theory was proposed by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Cell Theory was proposed by:
A. Virchow and Brown
B. Watson and Crick
C. Hooke and Leeuwenhoek
D. Schleiden and Schwann
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Cell Theory, one of the fundamental principles of biology, was proposed by Matthias Schleiden (a German botanist) in 1838 and Theodor Schwann (a British zoologist) in 1839. Schleiden concluded that all plants are composed of cells, and Schwann extended this to animals. Rudolf Virchow later added the third tenet in 1855: 'Omnis cellula e cellula' (all cells arise from pre-existing cells).

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In an ecological food chain, the 10% law of energy transfer implies that if producers fix 10,000 kcal of energy, the energy available to the tertiary consumers will be:
A. 1,000 kcal
B. 10 kcal
C. 100 kcal
D. 1 kcal

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
According to Lindeman's 10% law, only about 10% of the energy from one trophic level is transferred to the next; the rest is lost as heat through respiration. Producers (Trophic Level 1) have 10,000 kcal. Primary consumers (Level 2) get 10% of 10,000 = 1,000 kcal. Secondary consumers (Level 3) get 10% of 1,000 = 100 kcal. Tertiary consumers (Level 4) get 10% of 100 = 10 kcal.

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Question #2
The 'Philadelphia chromosome', associated with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), is the result of a reciprocal translocation between chromosomes:
A. 11 and 14
B. 14 and 21
C. 9 and 22
D. 8 and 14

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Philadelphia chromosome is a specific genetic abnormality found in the bone marrow cells of most patients with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML). It is formed by a reciprocal translocation between the long arms of chromosome 9 and chromosome 22, denoted as t(9;22). This translocation fuses the BCR gene on chromosome 22 with the ABL1 gene on chromosome 9, creating a mutant BCR-ABL1 fusion protein with constitutive tyrosine kinase activity, driving uncontrolled cell division.

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Question #3
The majority of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood is transported as:
A. Bicarbonate ions (HCO3-)
B. Dissolved CO2 in plasma
C. Carbaminohemoglobin
D. Carbonic acid

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Approximately 70% of CO2 is transported in the blood as bicarbonate ions (HCO3-). CO2 diffuses into red blood cells, where it reacts with water to form carbonic acid, catalyzed by the enzyme carbonic anhydrase. Carbonic acid then dissociates into H+ and HCO3-, which moves into the plasma. About 20-25% is carried as carbaminohemoglobin.

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