The cell chapters from NCERT Class 11 Biology are short but heavily tested in NEET, often word-for-word from the textbook. This set covers cell theory, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cell organelles and their functions, the cell cycle, mitosis and the sub-stages of meiosis.
How to practise: read each question and tap the option you think is correct. You will see right away whether you got it, along with a short explanation, and your score is tracked at the bottom of the screen. This set has 15 questions.
Topics covered in this set
- Cell theory
- Prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells
- Membrane structure and organelles
- Ribosome types
- Cell cycle and interphase
- Mitosis and meiosis sub-stages
NEET Biology MCQs with answers and explanations
Q1. Who gave the idea "Omnis cellula-e cellula" (all cells arise from pre-existing cells), modifying the cell theory?
a) Schwann
b) Rudolf Virchow
c) Schleiden
d) Robert Hooke
Q2. Which feature is absent in prokaryotic cells?
a) A membrane-bound nucleus
b) DNA
c) Cell membrane
d) Ribosomes
Q3. What type of ribosomes are found in prokaryotes?
a) 60S
b) 80S
c) 70S
d) 90S
Q4. The fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane was proposed by:
a) Danielli and Davson
b) Watson and Crick
c) Robertson
d) Singer and Nicolson
Q5. Which organelle is known as the site of aerobic respiration and ATP production?
a) Ribosome
b) Golgi apparatus
c) Mitochondrion
d) Lysosome
Q6. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the main site of:
a) Lipid (and steroid) synthesis
b) Photosynthesis
c) DNA replication
d) Protein synthesis
Q7. Which organelle is mainly involved in packaging materials and in the formation of glycoproteins and glycolipids?
a) Nucleolus
b) Golgi apparatus
c) Mitochondrion
d) Centriole
Q8. Lysosomal hydrolytic enzymes are most active at:
a) Neutral pH
b) Any pH
c) Alkaline pH
d) Acidic pH
Q9. During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication take place?
a) S
b) M
c) G₁
d) G₂
Q10. Cells that do not divide further and exit the cell cycle enter which stage?
a) S
b) Prophase
c) G₀ (quiescent stage)
d) G₂
Q11. Which stage of mitosis is most suitable for studying chromosome morphology?
a) Metaphase
b) Anaphase
c) Telophase
d) Prophase
Q12. In which sub-stage of prophase I does crossing over occur?
a) Zygotene
b) Diplotene
c) Leptotene
d) Pachytene
Q13. The synaptonemal complex forms during:
a) Diakinesis
b) Zygotene
c) Anaphase I
d) Leptotene
Q14. In which division is the chromosome number reduced from diploid to haploid?
a) Meiosis II
b) Both mitosis and meiosis II
c) Mitosis
d) Meiosis I
Q15. A cell with 2n = 16 chromosomes undergoes meiosis. How many chromosomes does each resulting cell have?
a) 32
b) 4
c) 8
d) 16
Quick revision notes
- Virchow: omnis cellula-e cellula.
- 70S in prokaryotes, mitochondria and chloroplasts; 80S in eukaryotic cytoplasm.
- Fluid mosaic model: Singer and Nicolson (1972).
- DNA doubles in S phase; G₀ is the quiescent stage.
- Meiosis I prophase: leptotene, zygotene (synapsis), pachytene (crossing over), diplotene (chiasmata), diakinesis.
Frequently asked questions
Are these NEET previous year questions?
No, they are original practice questions based on the NCERT Class 11 chapters "Cell: The Unit of Life" and "Cell Cycle and Cell Division".
Is NCERT enough for NEET Biology?
NCERT is the primary source for NEET Biology. Read it line by line and practise MCQs to apply the facts.
How do I remember the sub-stages of prophase I?
Use the order Leptotene, Zygotene, Pachytene, Diplotene, Diakinesis and attach one key event to each, as in the revision notes above.
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