The process of taking in solid particles by a cell is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of taking in solid particles by a cell is called:
A. Osmosis
B. Phagocytosis
C. Exocytosis
D. Pinocytosis
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Phagocytosis ('cell eating') is the engulfment of large particles or microbes by the cell membrane forming a phagosome. Pinocytosis is 'cell drinking' of liquids. Exocytosis is secretion.

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Question #1
The process of movement of water from a hypotonic solution to a hypertonic solution across a semipermeable membrane is:
A. Osmosis
B. Active transport
C. Facilitated diffusion
D. Diffusion

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Osmosis is the net diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane from a region of low solute (high water potential) to high solute (low water potential).

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Question #2
Consider statements about genetics: 1. A codon consists of three nucleotides. 2. The start codon is AUG. 3. Introns are coding sequences. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 2 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The genetic code is read in triplets of nucleotides called codons, each specifying an amino acid. AUG is the universal start codon, which also codes for methionine. In eukaryotic genes, introns are non-coding intervening sequences that are spliced out, while exons are the coding sequences that remain in the mature mRNA. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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Question #3
The S-A node (sinoatrial node) is located in the:
A. Aorta
B. Left ventricle
C. Interventricular septum
D. Right atrium

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The sinoatrial (SA) node is a specialized cluster of cells in the right atrium near the opening of the superior vena cava. It generates electrical impulses spontaneously, setting the pace of the heartbeat, hence called the pacemaker. The impulse spreads to the atrioventricular (AV) node, then to bundle of His and Purkinje fibers. Normal SA node firing rate is 60-100/min.

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