Question 9
Choose the correct statement:

(a) Genes are located in the chromosomes.
(b) Cell is located in the nucleus.
(c) Chromosomes are located in the nucleolus.
(d) Cell membrane surrounds the nucleus.

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(a) Genes are located in the chromosomes.

Nucleus contains thread-like structures called chromosomes. They carry genes and help in inheritance or transfer of characters from the parents to the offspring.

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Q. Question 9
Choose the correct statement:

(a) Genes are located in the chromosomes.
(b) Cell is located in the nucleus.
(c) Chromosomes are located in the nucleolus.
(d) Cell membrane surrounds the nucleus.

Q. Choose the correct statement(s):
(i) Ribosomes are located on the chromosomes.
(ii) Cell is located in the nucleus.
(iii) Chloroplasts are located in the nucleolus.
(iv) Cell membrane surrounds the cell.

Q. Question 15
The thread-like structures present in the nucleus are

(a) nucleolus
(b) chromosomes
(c) genes
(d) ribosomes

State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) :
(a) All animal cells contain a cell wall. T/F
(b) The cell wall is made of protein. T/F
(c) Centrosome occurs in animal cells. T/F
(d) Plant cells contain large vacuoles. T/F
(e) Protoplasm is the part of the cell which surrounds the nucleus. T/F

(f) Genes are located in chromosomes. T/F
(g) Anthocyanins are the pigments of flowers, which are dissolved in cell-sap. T/F

Fill in the blanks :
(a) ___ consists of membranous sacs and secretes 40 types of digestive enzymes.
(b) ___ is surrounded by microtubules, located near the nucleus.
(c) Very thin flexible, living membrane which is differentially permeable, is called ___
(d) More than 1000 chromosomes are found in the nucleus of certain ___
(e) ___ are hereditary units.
(f) ___ is a plastid which stores starch.

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Question 9 Choose the correct statement: (a) Genes are located in the chromosomes. (b) Cell is located in the nucleus. (c) Chromosomes are located in the nucleolus. (d) Cell membrane surrounds the nucleus.

(a) Genes are located in the chromosomes. Nucleus contains thread-like structures called chromosomes. They carry genes and help in inheritance or transfer of characters from the parents to the offspring.

Question 9
Choose the correct statement:

(a) Genes are located in the chromosomes.
(b) Cell is located in the nucleus.
(c) Chromosomes are located in the nucleolus.
(d) Cell membrane surrounds the nucleus.

(a) Genes are located in the chromosomes.

Nucleus contains thread-like structures called chromosomes. They carry genes and help in inheritance or transfer of characters from the parents to the offspring.