CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 9

Topic: Biology

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Q9

Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the codes given below the Lists :

List-I (Structure / Organelle) List-II (Function)
A. Mitochondria 1. Maintenance of cell shape
B. Cytoskeleton 2. Detoxification in liver cells
C. Smooth ER 3. Storage of chemicals and cell enlargement
D. Vacuoles 4. Cellular respiration
  1. (a) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
  2. (b) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3Correct answer
  3. (c) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
  4. (d) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

Solution.

Answer: (b) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

  1. Mitochondria perform cellular respiration (4); the cytoskeleton supports cell shape (1); smooth ER contributes to detoxification in liver cells (2); and vacuoles store substances and support cell enlargement (3).
  2. Thus A–4, B–1, C–2, D–3.