237
MCQ Questions
40
Assertion-Reason
63
NEET 2025 Pattern
39
Previous Year Q
How many questions from Cell: The Unit of Life in NEET?
3–4 questions from Cell: The Unit of Life appear in NEET every year (12–16 marks, ~4% of NEET Biology). Key topics: cell theory, organelles (ER, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria), prokaryote vs eukaryote differences, nucleus structure, and fluid mosaic model. MedicNEET has 39 NEET PYQs + 340 chapter questions — practice free in timed exam mode in bilingual Hindi & English.
NCERT Mapping
Cell: The Unit of Life is from NCERT Class 11 Biology, Chapter 8, under the unit Cell Structure and Function. This chapter carries approximately 4% weightage in NEET, based on analysis of the last 10 years of question papers. MedicNEET covers this chapter with 340 questions — every question built from line-by-line NCERT analysis.
Topics in Cell: The Unit of Life
Eukaryotes, Cell Membrane, Cell Wall
Endomembrane System, Mitochondria, Plastids, Ribosomes
Cytoskeleton, Cilia and Flagella, Centrosome and Centrioles, Nucleus, Microbodies
Prokaryotic
Cell theory , overview of cell
Sample Questions — Cell: The Unit of Life
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MCQ
Why are viruses not considered living cells?
✅ Correct Answer: C
Viruses do not fulfill the criteria of cellular organization.
MCQ
What is the nature of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?
✅ Correct Answer: D
Prokaryotic ribosomes are smaller and 70S in size.
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MCQ
Why does the fluid mosaic model include both phospholipids and proteins?
✅ Correct Answer: A
Phospholipids create the semi-permeable membrane, and proteins allow communication and transportation across it.
Assertion-Reason
Assertion (A): Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells have ribosomes of different sizes.
Reason (R): The eukaryotic ribosomes are 70S while the prokaryotic ribosomes are 80S.
✅ Correct Answer: C
The Assertion is true - NCERT confirms different ribosome sizes between cell types. However, NCERT states “The eukaryotic ribosomes are 80S while the prokaryotic ribosomes are 70S.” The Reason swaps these values, making it false. This is a highly confusing reversal that students commonly make.
NEET 2025 Pattern
Which of the following statements regarding the fundamental nature of cells and cell theory are NOT correct?
S1: Antonie Von Leeuwenhoek first saw and described a live cell, demonstrating that unicellular organisms are capable of independent existence.
S2: Robert Brown is credited with the discovery of the nucleus within a cell in 1831.
S3: Theodore Schwann's studies on plant tissues led him to conclude that the presence of cell wall is a unique character of animal cells.
S4: The cell theory, initially proposed by Schleiden and Schwann, did not address the mechanism of how new cells are formed.
S5: Rudolf Virchow's contribution, "Omnis cellula-e cellula," implies that all living organisms are composed of cells and products of cells.
✅ Correct Answer: B
The core concept tested is the foundational principles of cell biology, including the definition of a cell and the historical development of the cell theory, as provided in NCERT.
S1: Antonie Von Leeuwenhoek first saw and described a live cell. Unicellular organisms are indeed capable of independent existence and performing essential life functions. This statement is correct. (NCERT Page 88).
S2: Robert Brown discovered the nucleus in 1831. This statement is correct. (NCERT Page 88 and Page 100).
S3: Theodore Schwann, based on his studies on plant tissues, concluded that the presence of cell wall is a unique character of *plant* cells, not animal cells. Therefore, this statement is NOT correct. (NCERT Page 88).
S4: The cell theory formulated by Schleiden and Schwann did not explain how new cells were formed. This was later elucidated by Rudolf Virchow. This statement is correct. (NCERT Page 88).
S5: Rudolf Virchow's phrase "Omnis cellula-e cellula" means "all cells arise from pre-existing cells". The idea that "all living organisms are composed of cells and products of cells" was part of the original hypothesis proposed by Schwann and then formulated by Schleiden and Schwann. Therefore, this statement is NOT correct. (NCERT Page 88).
Statements S3 and S5 are NOT correct.
Final Answer: The final answer is B because statements S3 and S5 are incorrect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions from Cell: The Unit of Life appear in NEET?
3–4 questions from Cell: The Unit of Life appear in NEET every year (12–16 marks, ~4% of NEET Biology). Key topics: cell theory, organelles (ER, Golgi, mitochondria), prokaryote vs eukaryote differences, and nucleus structure.
Is there a Hindi and English app for Cell biology NEET practice?
Yes, MedicNEET offers all 340 Cell questions in bilingual Hindi & English — including 39 official NEET PYQs and 40 Assertion-Reason questions. Practice in timed exam mode, free on Play Store.
How many Cell: The Unit of Life questions does MedicNEET have?
MedicNEET has 340 Cell questions — 237 MCQs, 40 Assertion-Reason, 63 NEET 2025-style long-form, and 39 official NEET PYQs. All NCERT-mapped and free to start.
What is the NEET weightage of Cell: The Unit of Life?
~4% weightage in NEET (3–4 questions, 12–16 marks) from Class 11 Biology. Most tested: prokaryote vs eukaryote, organelle functions, cell theory, ribosome types (70S vs 80S).
How to prepare for Cell: The Unit of Life in NEET 2027?
Focus on cell theory history, prokaryote vs eukaryote differences, organelles (ER, Golgi, mitochondria, plastids, ribosomes), fluid mosaic model, and nucleus structure. Practice 39 NEET PYQs in timed mode — MedicNEET has 340 NCERT-mapped questions in Hindi & English, free in the app.