Question

All the following are basic properties of cells except
A.cells have nuclei and mitochondria
B. cells have a genetic programme and the means to use it
C. cells are capable of producing more of themselves
D. cells are able to respond to stimuli

Answer 1

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The answer is option B

cells have a genetic programme and the means to use it.

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Answer 2

"All cells have nuclei and Mitochondria" is not the basic property of cells (Option - A)

• All cells contain a nucleus, this is a basic property of a cell i.e. having a genetic material, but all cells have mitochondria is not a necessity.
• Only Cells that live in an aerobic environment require Mitochondria for respiration and production of energy in terms of ATP.
• As Mitochondria use ETC - Electron transport chain to produce energy via a proton gradient.
• Anaerobic organisms/cells produce energy in absence of oxygen, and plant cells lack mitochondria.
• Plant cells use inorganic compounds in the presence of chlorophyll and sunlight to produce an organic compound and produce oxygen in the process.
• Even 1 animal cell undergoes Anaerobic Respiration and lacks Mitochondria i.e human RBC.