Question

Match the following and select the correct answer:

(a)	Centriole	(i)	Infoldings in mitochondria
(b)	Chlorophyll	(ii)	Thylakoids
(c)	Cristae	(iii)	Nucleic acids
(d)	Ribozymes	(iv)	Basal body cilia or flagella

• A. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
• B. (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
• C. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
• D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To solve this matching question, we need to understand the function and location of each biological term listed, and then match them to the correct description:

1. Centriole: Centrioles are cylindrical structures that participate in the cell division process by forming spindle fibers. They are also found in the basal body of cilia or flagella. Therefore, the correct match is (a)-(iv) Basal body cilia or flagella.
2. Chlorophyll: Chlorophyll is the green pigment involved in photosynthesis. It is located within the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts. Hence, the correct match is (b)-(ii) Thylakoids.
3. Cristae: Cristae are the infoldings of the inner membrane of mitochondria, which increase the surface area for chemical reactions involved in energy production. Thus, the correct match is (c)-(i) Infoldings in mitochondria.
4. Ribozymes: Ribozymes are RNA molecules that have the ability to catalyze specific biochemical reactions, similar to protein enzymes. They are associated with nucleic acids. Hence, the correct match is (d)-(iii) Nucleic acids.

Based on the above understanding and matches, the correct answer is:

(a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)