Cell Biology: Physical Properties of Protoplasm
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What do we call substances that are water-fearing?

  • Hydrophilic
  • Surface tension
  • Hydrophobic (correct)
  • Non polar covalent

What property of water allows it to resist external force at the surface?

  • Specific heat
  • Surface tension (correct)
  • Hydrogen bonding
  • Cohesion

What gives water a high specific heat and results in a very stable temperature?

  • Cohesion between water molecules
  • Hydrophilic nature of water
  • Hydrogen bonding in water (correct)
  • Adhesion of water molecules to other substances

Why does a paper clip float on water?

<p>Due to high surface tension of water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of protoplasm in cell growth?

<p>Protoplasm helps in increasing the height and number of cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which physical property of protoplasm is due to the folding and unfolding nature of proteins?

<p>Elasticity and Contractility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does cyclosis contribute to cellular functioning?

<p>It carries nutrients, proteins, and organelles through the cell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did J.E. Purkinje propose in the year 1835?

<p>The term 'protoplasm' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does protoplasm exhibit due to its colloidal nature?

<p>Tyndall Effect (light scattering by particles in a colloid) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main composition of protoplasm?

<p>Plasma membrane, nucleus, and cytoplasm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substances are present within the protoplasm?

<p>Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is now commonly used in place of 'protoplasm'?

<p>Cytoplasm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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