The fluid mosaic model describes the structure of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The fluid mosaic model describes the structure of:
A. Cell wall
B. Plasma membrane
C. Nucleus
D. Cytoplasm
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The fluid mosaic model (Singer-Nicolson) depicts the cell membrane as a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins, carbohydrates, and cholesterol, giving it fluidity.

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Question #1
Consider statements about cell organelles: 1. Chloroplasts are found in all plant cells. 2. Vacuoles are larger in plant cells than animal cells. 3. Centrioles are present in higher plant cells. Which are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Chloroplasts are present only in the green, photosynthetic parts of plants, not in root cells or non-green tissues. Plant cells typically have a single, large central vacuole occupying most of the volume, whereas animal cells have small, temporary vacuoles. Centrioles are absent in higher plants (angiosperms and gymnosperms) but present in animal cells and some lower plants. Only statement 2 is correct.

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Question #2
The technique that uses antibodies to detect specific proteins in a sample is:
A. Northern blotting
B. ELISA
C. PCR
D. Southern blotting

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) uses enzyme-linked antibodies to detect and quantify specific antigens or antibodies in a sample. PCR amplifies DNA, Northern blotting detects RNA, Southern blotting DNA.

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Question #3
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body?
A. Left ventricle
B. Right atrium
C. Left atrium
D. Right ventricle

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The left ventricle pumps blood into the aorta and to the systemic circulation. Its wall is the thickest because it must generate high pressure.

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