Question

Which of the following statements are false ?
(a) Most cells are tiny and their volume ranges from 1 to 1000 nm
(b) Some cells have the microvilli to increase the absorptive surface area.
(c) All cells arise from pre-existing cells.
(d) In plants, translocation of solutes is performed by xylem vessels and trachieds
(e) According to cell theory, all cells arise from abiotic material.

• A. (a), (c) and (e) are false
• B. (a), (d) and (e) are false
• C. (b), (c) and (d) are false
• D. (c), (d) and (e) are false
• E. (a), (b) and (c) are false

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

In plants, translocation of sucrose is performed by phloem vessels and tracheids. According to cell theory, all cells arise from pre-existing living cells. Eukaryotic cells normally range between 1-100 µm in diameter and prokaryotic cell size ranges from 0.1-5 µm in diameter.