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NEET 2024 Zoology Question 169 Solution

Topic: Cell: The Unit of Life · Official NTA Booklet Code T1
NEET 2024 Zoology Question 169: Ultrastructural Markers: Axoneme, Cartwheel, Cristae, and Satellites

Question

Match List I with List II. List I: A. Axoneme; B. Cartwheel pattern; C. Crista; D. Satellite. List II: I. Centriole; II. Cilia and flagella; III. Chromosome; IV. Mitochondria. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Verified Against NTA Final Answer Key
Option (2) : A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
📚 Cell: The Unit of Life Easy
📋 Given Parameters & Problem Setup
List I (Structural Features) A: Axoneme; B: Cartwheel pattern; C: Crista; D: Satellite
List II (Cellular Structures) I: Centriole; II: Cilia and flagella; III: Chromosome; IV: Mitochondria
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The 30-Second Exam Hall Shortcut: ⚡ Cytological Landmark Matching

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Axoneme = Core of cilia & flagella (9+2) (II); Cartwheel = Centriole (9+0) (I); Cristae = Infoldings of mitochondria (IV); Satellite = Chromosome secondary constriction (III)! Match: A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III!

1 A. Axoneme: The core of cilia and flagella containing microtubules (II).
2 B. Cartwheel pattern: Structural organization of centriole triplets (I).
3 C. Crista: Infoldings of inner mitochondrial membrane (IV).
4 D. Satellite: Terminal small chromosomal fragment beyond non-staining secondary constriction (III).
5 Matching order: A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III -> Option (2) / B.
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Why You Can 100% Trust This Shortcut: NCERT Biology · Cell: The Unit of Life (Organelles and Chromosome Structure)
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Step-by-Step Rigorous Workflow & Mathematical Proof

Step 1

Match Ciliary and Centriolar Cytoskeletal Structures

The core of cilium or flagellum is called axoneme, possessing nine doublets of radially arranged peripheral microtubules and a pair of centrally located microtubules (9+29+2 array) (A -> II). The central hub and radial spokes of a centriole give it a cartwheel appearance (B -> I).

Step 2

Match Mitochondria and Chromosome Specializations

The inner membrane of a mitochondrion forms a number of infoldings called cristae towards the matrix to increase surface area (C -> IV). A few chromosomes have non-staining secondary constrictions at a constant location, giving the appearance of a small fragment called satellite (SAT chromosome) (D -> III).

Step 3

Confirm Final Option

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III matches Option (2).

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360° Option Elimination Engine Key Feature

Diagnose every choice: Know exactly why the right option works and why distractors fail.

4-Option Deep Scan
1 (1)
✗ Incorrect
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches Cartwheel with Mitochondria.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches Cartwheel with Mitochondria.
2 (2)
✓ 100% Correct
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Accurately pairs all four micro-anatomical structures with their respective cell components.

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Why this is airtight: None.
3 (3)
✗ Incorrect
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches Axoneme with Mitochondria.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches Axoneme with Mitochondria.
4 (4)
✗ Incorrect
Verdict & Scientific Reason:

Mismatches Axoneme with Mitochondria and Cartwheel with Cilia.

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Student Fallacy (Why candidates pick this trap): Mismatches Axoneme with Mitochondria and Cartwheel with Cilia.
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NTA Trap Alert: Axoneme vs Centriole Pattern

Swapping axoneme (9+2 in cilia/flagella) with cartwheel (9+0 in centrioles).

🛡️ How to avoid the -1 mark: Remember: Cilia/flagella have an AXONEME core; Centrioles display the CARTWHEEL pattern.
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Core NEET Syllabus Standard

Biology Core Zoology · Cell: The Unit of Life Standard Benchmark
Core Scientific Principle Tested:

"The core of cilium/flagellum called axoneme possesses 9+2 array... The centrioles have an organisation like the cartwheel... The inner mitochondrial membrane forms infoldings called cristae... Sometimes chromosomes have non-staining secondary constrictions forming a satellite."

Syllabus Focus: Ultrastructural Markers: Axoneme, Cartwheel, Cristae, and Satellites
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