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BIOLOGY
Chapter 5: The Fundamental Unit of Life
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The Fundamental Unit of

Life
Cells are the basic structural and functional unit of life. Cell was discovered by Robert
Hooke. A number of cells can work together to form tissues and organs.
History of Cell

• The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms. It is the
smallest part of the body of an organism which is capable of independent
existence and is able to perform all the essential functions of life.
• The history of cell science began in 1665, with the observation of a thin section of
bottle cork by the English scientist Robert Hooke.
• In 1838, Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann proposed a basic cell theory.
In 1858, another scientist, Virchow, made an addition to the existing cell theory.
• The postulates of the modern cell theory are
▪ The cell is the smallest unit of structure of all living things.
▪ The cell is the unit of function of all living things.
▪ All cells arise from pre-existing cells.
• Cells vary in number. Examples: Single-celled Amoeba, few-celled Spirogyra and
multi-celled human being. They vary in size. Examples: Bacteria are the smallest,
nerve cells are the longest and the ostrich egg is the largest. They vary in shape.
Example: Columnar epithelial cells.

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Cellular respiration
Cellular respiration is the process by which the food releases energy in the
mitochondria. Cells absorb glucose from the food and burn it to produce energy.

Structural Organization of Cells

Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic cells

Two types of cells Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells are primitive
and lack well defined nucleus. Eukaryotic cells are more advanced and have well
defined nucleus.
Cell structure in Eukaryotic cells
Eukaryotic cells have the most well-defined structure. These cells have cell
membrane, membrane bound cell organelles and a well-defined nucleus. The
nucleus has its own membrane called nuclear membrane.
Cell membrane
• Cell membrane is the outer covering of a cell.
• It is made up of phospho-lipid bilayer membrane.
• It is selectively permeable in nature.
• The structure of a cell membrane is best described by the fluid mosaic model.
Diffusion
The movement of molecules from a region of their high concentration to a region of
their lower concentration is known as diffusion.

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Osmosis in selectively permeable membrane

Osmosis is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane. Osmosis is

a selective process since the membrane does not allow all molecules to pass
through it. Water is usually the only free flowing molecule across this membrane.
Isotonic, hypotonic solutions, hypertonic solutions
• Isotonic solutions are those which have the same solute and pH concentration as
the surrounding body fluid or the cytoplasm.
• Hypotonic solutions contain lesser amount of solute concentration compared to
the surrounding fluid and can force the cell to rupture due to excess input of
water into the cell.
• Hypertonic solutions contain higher concentration of solute compared to the
surrounding fluid and thus push water out of cell, shrinking it.

Types of Organisms
Cell walls in plants

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Plant cells are different from animals cells due to the presence of a cell wall. The cell
wall is made of cellulose and gives a rigid structure to the plant cell.
Cell Organelles
• Endocytosis: Endocytosis is the invagination of cell membrane, followed by
pinching off forming a membrane bound vesicle. This is commonly seen in
Amoeba.
• Nucleus in cells: Nucleus is the processing unit of the cell. It is a double
membrane bound organelle which contains the genetic material for inheritance.
• Chromosomes: During the growth phase of the cell, the chromatin condenses
into a much thicker structure called chromosome.
• Chromatin: Chromatin is a thread like structure which serves as the genetic
material present inside the nucleus of the cell. It is made up of DNA and protein
molecules. The DNA contains the hereditary information needed for the
structure and function of the organism.
• Cytoplasm: Cytoplasm is the fluid found inside the cell. It gives the structure to
the cell and houses different organelles of the cell.
• Organelles: Organelles are structures present in the cytoplasm of the cell that
help in several functions of the cell.
• Endoplasmic Reticulum: Endoplasmic reticulum is a membrane like cell
organelle that plays an integral role in the interpretation of the genetic

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information present in the nucleus.

• Rough ER: Rough ER are the ones that have ribosomes on it. The ribosome is
made up of nucleic acids and proteins. They are the site of protein synthesis. The
Rough ER is also involved in the modification and folding of protein.
• Smooth ER: Smooth ER do not have ribosomes and thus are not involved in
protein synthesis. They are however, involved in the lipid metabolism and
detoxifying poisonous molecules.
• Golgi Apparatus: Golgi Apparatus is also called the post office of the cell. They
package and transport the proteins across the cytoplasm.
• Lysosomes: They are referred to as suicide bags of the cell as they contain
potent enzymes that can digest a cell. Lysosome also help in defense by
attacking a foreign object.
• Mitochondria: Mitochondria are also called power plant of the cell. They
generate ATP via the electron transport chain. They also have a DNA called
mtDNA, which makes them semi-autonomous organelle.
• Plastids: There are various types of plastids in different cells based on the
pigment they contain. The chloroplast is the plastid where the photosynthesis
occurs. Some of the other plastids are leucoplast and chromoplast.
• Vacuoles Vacuoles are large vesicles that hold water or air in them and give
structural rigidity to the cell. Vacuoles are common in plant cells. In animals the
vacuoles are either very small or absent.

Differences between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

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Eukaryotic Cell
The term “Eukaryotes” is derived from the Greek word “eu“, (meaning: good) and
“karyon” (meaning: kernel), therefore, translating to “good or true nuclei.” Eukaryotes
are more complex and much larger than the prokaryotes. They include almost all the
major kingdoms except kingdom monera.

Structurally, eukaryotes possess a cell wall, which supports and protects the plasma
membrane. The cell is surrounded by the plasma membrane and it controls the entry
and exit of certain substances.

The nucleus contains DNA, which is responsible for storing all genetic information. The
nucleus is surrounded by the nuclear membrane. Within the nucleus exists the
nucleolus, and it plays a crucial role in synthesising proteins. Eukaryotic cells also
contain mitochondria, which are responsible for the creation of energy, which is then
utilized by the cell.

Present in only plant cells, chloroplasts are the subcellular sites of photosynthesis.
Endoplasmic reticulum helps in the transportation of materials. Besides these, there are

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also other cell organelles that perform various other functions and these include
ribosomes, lysosomes, Golgi bodies, cytoplasm, chromosomes, vacuoles and
centrosomes.

Examples of eukaryotes include almost every unicellular organism with a nucleus and
all multicellular organisms.

Prokaryotic Cell
The term “prokaryote” is derived from the Greek word “pro“, (meaning: before) and
“karyon” (meaning: kernel). It translates to “before nuclei. “

Prokaryotes are one of the most ancient groups of living organisms on earth, with
fossil records dating back to almost 3.5 billion years ago.

These prokaryotes thrived in the earth’s ancient environment, some using up chemical
energy and others using the sun’s energy. These extremophiles thrived for millions of
years, evolving and adapting. Scientists speculate that these organisms gave rise to
the eukaryotes.

Prokaryotic cells are comparatively smaller and much simpler than eukaryotic cells.
The other defining characteristic of prokaryotic cells is that it does not possess
membrane-bound cell organelles such as a nucleus. Reproduction happens through
the process of binary fission.

Structurally, prokaryotes have a capsule enveloping its entire body, and it functions as
a protective coat. This is crucial for preventing the process of phagocytosis (where the
bacteria gets engulfed by other eukaryotic cells, such as macrophages) The pilus is a
hair-like appendage found on the external surface of most prokaryotes and it helps
the organism to attach itself to various environments. The pilus essentially resists
being flushed, hence, it is also called attachment pili. It is commonly observed in
bacteria.

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Right below the protective coating lies the cell wall, which provides strength and
rigidity to the cell. Further down lies the cytoplasm that helps in cellular growth, and
this is contained within the plasma membrane, which separates the interior contents
of the cell from the outside environment. Within the cytoplasm, ribosomes exist and it
plays an important role in protein synthesis. It is also one of the smallest components
within the cell.

Some prokaryotic cells contain special structures called mesosomes which assist in
cellular respiration. Most prokaryotes also contain plasmids, which contains small,
circular pieces of DNA. To help with locomotion, flagella are present, though, pilus can
also serve as an aid for locomotion. Common examples of Prokaryotic organisms are
bacteria and archaea. Also, all members of Kingdom Monera are prokaryotes.

Structural Organisation of a Cell

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CHARACTERISTICS FUNCTIONS
Plasma membrane
Very thin, flexible and delicate living Acts as an effective barrier and regulates the
semi- permeable membrane entry of certain solutes and ions
Cell wall
Freely permeable, mainly composed Gives rigidity and shape to the plant cells and
of cellulose provides protection
Cytoplasm
Contains a mixture of water and soluble Seat of occurrence of glycolysis (production of
organic and inorganic compounds and pyruvic acid)
various cell organelles
Endoplasmic reticulum
May be smooth (SER) or rough (RER) Acts as a supportive framework of the cell
Mitochondria
Double-walled, inner wall thrown into Seat of aerobic respiration and synthesises
folds called cristae respiratory enzymes and energy-rich compounds
Golgi apparatus (in animal cells)
Dictyosomes (in plant cells)
Consists of a set of membrane-bounded, Synthesis of the plasma membrane, cell wall etc.
fluid-filled vesicles and vacuoles and synthesis and secretion of enzymes and
hormones
Ribosomes
Single-walled, dense, spherical Synthesis of proteins
bodies composed mainly
of RNA and proteins

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Lysosomes
Contains 40 different types of enzymes Intracellular digestion

CHARACTERISTICS FUNCTIONS
Centrosomes
Contains one or two centrioles which are Initiates and regulates cell division
surrounded by radiating microtubules to
form
an aster shape
Plastids
Double membrane, proteinaceous Chromoplasts: Impart colour to flowers and fruits
matrix containing DNA and Chloroplasts: Trap solar energy for
disc-like structures photosynthesis
called thylakoids containing chlorophyll Leucoplasts: Store starch
Nucleus
Mostly spherical and dense, surrounded Regulates cell cycle and cell functions
by nuclear membrane with pores
Nucleolus
Round, one or more in number Participates in protein synthesis by forming and
storing RNA
Chromatin fibres
Network of thread-like structures which Chromosomes carry hereditary information or
genes
are made of DNA
Vacuoles
Non-living structures Storage of water and other substances,
food, pigments and waste products
Granules
Small particles, crystals or droplets Starch (in plant cells), glycogen (in animal cells)
and fat-containing granules serve as food for the
cell

Differences between Plant and Animal Cells

PLANT CELL ANIMAL CELL
1. Presence of a definite cell wall made 1. Absence of a cell wall
of cellulose

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2. Cell membrane present internal to 2. Cell membrane forms the boundary

the cell wall of the cell
3. Absence of centrosome 3. Presence of centrosome
4. Absence of centriole 4. Presence of centriole
5. Presence of plastids 5. Absence of plastids
Difference Between Plant cell and Animal cell
The cell is the fundamental unit of life. All the life activities are carried out by cells. The
organisms are classified based on the number of cells present in them. Unicellular
organisms are single-celled, while multicellular organisms have a large number of cells.
Unicellular organisms are believed to be one of the earliest forms of life on earth.
Eventually, more complex multicellular organisms evolved from these unicellular life
forms over the aeons. Multicellular organisms have specialized cells with complicated
cell organelles, which unicellular organisms typically lack.
In an ecosystem, plants have the role of producers while animals have taken the role of
consumers. Hence, their daily activities and functions vary, so do their cell structure.
Cell structure and organelles vary in plants and animals, and they are primarily
classified based on their function. The difference in their cell composition is the reason
behind the difference between plants and animals, their structure and functions.
Each cell organelle has a particular function to perform. Some of the cell organelles are
present in both plant cell and the animal cell, while others are unique to just one. Most
of the earth’s higher organisms are eukaryotes, including all plant and animals. Hence,
these cells share some similarities typically associated with eukaryotes.
For example, all eukaryotic cells consist of a nucleus, plasma membrane, cytoplasm,
peroxisomes, mitochondria, ribosomes and other cell organelles.

As stated above, both plant and animal cells share a few common cell organelles, as

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both are eukaryotes. The function of all these organelles is said to be very much
similar. However, the major differences between the plant and animal cells, which
significantly reflect the difference in the functions of each cell.

Transport of Materials across Cells

Transport of
materials
across cells

Passive Active
Bulk transport
transport transport

Simple Facilitated
Osmosis Pinocytosis Endocytosis Exocytosis
diffusion diffusion

Receptor-
Endosmosis Exosmosis Phagocytosis Potocytosis mediated
endocytosis

• Passive transport is a kind of diffusion in which an ion or a molecule crossing the cell
membrane moves against its electrochemical or concentration gradient.
• In simple diffusion, molecules of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide
enter the cell without the help of transport proteins such as permeases.
• In facilitated diffusion, ions or molecules cross the membrane rapidly by
using specific proteins called transport proteins or permeases which are
present in the membrane.
• The spontaneous passage of water molecules from a region of high water
concentration to a region of low water concentration through a selectively
permeable membrane is called osmosis.
• The process by which water molecules enter a cell is called endosmosis.
• The process by which water molecules move out of the cell is called exosmosis.
• In plant cells, when excess of exosmosis occurs, the cytoplasm and plasma
membrane shrink away from the cell wall. This is known as plasmolysis.
• Active transport is the movement or transport of substances through a
biological membrane such as the cell membrane. This process requires
energy.

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• Large molecules are continuously imported or exported into the cells across
the plasma membrane. The process where the cells either release or absorb
fluids and particles through their outer membrane is called bulk transport.
• Materials enter a cell by invagination and formation of vesicles. As the
materials leave the cell, the membrane of a vesicle fuses with the plasma
membrane and extrudes its contents to the surrounding medium. This
outward transport of materials by using carrier molecules is called exocytosis.
• Endocytosis is the intake or ingestion of materials by cells through the plasma
membrane.
• Phagocytosis, also known as cell eating, is a common method in which
substances are taken up in the solid form.
• In potocytosis, small molecules or ions are specifically internalised into the cell.
• Receptor-mediated endocytosis is a pathway for selective uptake of large
molecules such as ligands in clathrin-coated pits.
• In pinocytosis, also known as cell drinking, substances are taken up by the cell in the
fluid form.
Cellulose In Digestion
Cellulose is a complex organic compound that occurs abundantly in nature. It is a
polymeric carbohydrate molecule consisting of a linear chain having thousands of
glycosidic linkages.
It consists of unbranched chains of glucose (linked D-Glucopyranose). They are straight
chains linked by hydrogen bonds producing a substance that is inert and insoluble in
water, in their pure form.
Modified cellulose and pure cellulose are different in their chemical compositions.
They are components of the plant cell wall and have no odour or taste. It is crystalline
in nature and does not dissolve water and other solvents. Termites and herbivorous
animals lack the enzyme for cellulose digestion.
Digestion of Cellulose in Termites
Termites have mastigophorans (microbes) in their gut which brings about digestion of
cellulose. Herbivorous animals, on the other hand, are ruminants. They have different
compartments in their stomach to carry out digestion.
The rumen is the first compartment where ingested food containing cellulose is stored
temporarily and later regurgitated to chew their cud. They are able to digest cellulose
because of the presence of bacteria and enzymes in the rumen where anaerobic
bacterial digestion occurs. A by-product of this type of digestion releases methane

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which is foul-smelling and causes the destruction of the ozone layer of the Earth.
Digestion of Cellulose in Humans
Cellulose is a fibre which is not digestible by the human digestive system. It, however,
helps in the smooth functioning of the intestinal tract.
The presence of beta acetal linkages in cellulose makes it different from starch and is a
deciding factor in its digestibility. Humans lack the enzyme required to breakdown the
linkages. Furthermore, it forms a major part of the human diet from plant foods.
Fruits and vegetables contain cellulose in small amounts which are easily digestible.
Fibres contain cellulose which acts as roughage, adding bulk to consumed food and
helps in the smooth passage of the food efficiently and at a much faster pace. High
fibre diet reduces the risk of colon cancer as fibre in the diet helps reduce the time the
faeces stay in the colon wall.
Since it is insoluble in water it binds with other components adding bulk helping to
move through the intestines by aiding bowel movements. Consuming food that does
not contain cellulose over a period of time results in the bowel becoming weak leading
to constipation.
These fibres aid in the growth of bacteria in the gut which feeds on sugars and fibres.
They maintain the health of the gut and checks for bacteria causing illness. Fibres also
prevent weight gain and aids in weight loss.

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Important Question
➢ Multiple Choice Questions:
1. The basic unit of life is:
(a) tissue
(b) cell
(c) both
(d) none of them
2. Who discovered the cell?
(a) Robert Hooke
(b) Leeuwenhoek
(c) Robert Brown
(d) T. Schwann
3. The cell wall of a plant cell is made up of:
(a) glucose
(b) fructose
(c) protein
(d) cellulose
4. Which of the following controls all biological activities of a cell?
(a) Protoplasm
(b) Cell wall
(c) Nucleus
(d) All of these
5. Which of the following is known as the ‘Power House’ of a cell?
(a) Nucleus
(b) Golgi Bodies
(c) Ribosome
(d) Mitochondria
6. Digestive Enzymes are found in:
(a) Protoplasm
(b) Cell wall

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(c) Lysosomes
(d) Mitochondria
7. Which is the longest cell of the human body?
(a) Nerve cell
(b) Liver cell
(c) Kidney cell
(d) Cardiac cell
8. Which of the following cell organelles functions both as an intracellular transport
system and as a manufacturing surface?
(a) Nucleus
(b) Mitochondria
(c) ER
(d) None of these
9. Which of the following cell organelles help in the storage, modification, and
packaging of substances manufactured in the cell?
(a) Golgi apparatus
(b) Nucleus
(c) Mitochondria
(d) Chloroplasts
10. Who proposed the “Black Reaction”?
(a) Benda
(b) Camillo Golgi
(c) Schleiden
(d) None of them
11. Who discovered the nucleus in the cell?
(a) Leeuwenhoek
(b) Robert Brown
(c) Schleiden
(d) Robert Hooke
12. Which of the following are formed in bone marrow?
(a) RBC

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(b) Cartilage cell

(c) Blood platelets
(d) Fibres
13. Which of the following can be made into crystal?
(a) A bacterium
(b) An amoeba
(c) A virus
(d) A sperm
14. Chromosomes are made up of:
(a) DNA
(b) Protein
(c) DNA and protein
(d) RNA
15. Which of the following are covered by a single membrane?
(a) Mitochondria
(b) Vacuole
(c) Ribosome
(d) Plastid
➢ Very Short Question:
1. What are plastids? Name the different types of plastids found in plant cell.
2. What is plasma membrane made up of?
3. What did Robert Hooke observed first in cork cell?
4. Name the autonomous organelles in the cell.
5. What does protoplasm refer to?
6. Name two cells which keep changing their shape.
7. Name the smallest cell and the longest cell in human body.
8. Name 3 features seen/ present in almost every cell.
9.What is diffusion?
10.What is osmosis? This takes place from high water concentration to low water
concentration.

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➢ Short Questions:
1. State two conditions required for osmosis.
2. What is plasmolysis?
3. How does fungi and bacteria can withstand much greater changes in the
surrounding medium than animal cells?
4. Give the function of nuclear membrane.
5. Name the cell-organelles that have their own DNA and ribosomes.
6. State the difference between smooth endoplasmic reticulum and rough
endoplasmic reticulum.
7. What is endocytosis?
8. What is the function of vacuoles?
➢ Long Questions:
1. Give five points of differences between plant cell and animal cell.
2. Give five points of differences between prokaryotic cell and eukaryotic cell.
3. Draw a neat labelled diagram of plant cell and label its parts.
4. Draw a neat labelled diagram of animal cell.
➢ Assertion Reason Questions:
1. For two statements are given- one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled
Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b),
(c) and (d) as given below:
a. Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and reason is the correct explanation
for assertion.
b. Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason is not the correct
explanation for Assertion.
c. Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d. Both Assertion and Reason are false.
Assertion: All plants and animals are composed of cells.
Reason: Plants and animals made up of DNA.
2. For two statements are given- one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled
Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b),
(c) and (d) as given below:

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a. Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and reason is the correct explanation
for assertion.
b. Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason is not the correct
explanation for Assertion.
c. Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d. Both Assertion and Reason are false.
Assertion: All plants and animals are composed of cells.
Reason: All plants and animals are composed of cells.
➢ Case Study Question:
1. Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v)
Study the given diagram and answer the following questions.

(i) Identify the given diagram.

(a) Structure of animal cell
(b) Structure of plant cell
(c) Bacterial cell
(d) Prokaryotic cell
(ii) The function of part labelled as 1 is
(a) Release of energy

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(b) Protein synthesis

(c) Transmission of heredity characters
(d) Storage
(iii) Mention any two structures which are not found in above cell.
(a) Cell wall and ribosomes
(b) Cell wall and golgi apparatus
(c) Cell membrane and Golgi apparatus
(d) Plastids and cell wall
(iv) Chromosomes are present in
(a) Cell membrane
(b) Golgi apparatus
(c) Endoplasmic reticulum
(d) Nucleus
(v) Lysosomes are also called
(a) suicide bags
(b) digestive bags
(c) demolition squads
(d) all the above
2. Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v)
Leucoplasts are colourless plastids. They store starch, oil, proteins. Chromoplasts
are coloured plastids. They contain pigments. e.g. Chloroplasts contain green
pigment present in the plant cell. Chromoplasts provide colour to various flowers
and fruits.

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(i) What is the function of leucoplasts?

(a) They store starch, oil, proteins.
(b) They provide colour various flowers and fruits.
(c) They help in photosynthesis.
(d) They give support to the plants.
(ii) Which plastids provide colour to fruits and flowers?
(a) Leucoplasts
(b) Chromoplasts
(c) Chloroplasts
(d) Proteinoplast
(iii) Which of the following statement is true?
(a) Plastids are present in both plant and animal cell.
(b) Plastids are absent in plant as well as animal cell.
(c) Plastids are present only in plant cell.
(d) Plastids are present only in animal cell.
(iv) Which plastids contain green pigment?
(a) Leucoplasts contain green pigment.
(b) Chloroplasts contain green pigment.
(c) Chromoplasts mainly contain green pigment.
(d) None of the plastids contain green pigment.
(v) Which plastids bring about the process of photosynthesis?
(a) Leucoplasts

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(b) Chromoplasts mainly

(c) Chloroplasts
(d) None of the plastids bring about photosynthesis.

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✓ Answer Key-
➢ Multiple Choice Answers:
1. (b) cell
2. (a) Robert Hooke
3. (d) cellulose
4. (c) Nucleus
5. (d) Mitochondria
6. (c) Lysosomes
7. (a) Nerve cell
8. (c) ER
9. (a) Golgi apparatus
10. (b) Camillo Golgi
11. (b) Robert Brown
12. (a) RBC
13. (c) A virus
14. (c) DNA and protein
15. (b) Vacuole
➢ Very Short Answers:
1. Answer: Plastids are organelles found only in plants. They are:
(a) Chloroplast-Containing chlorophyll
(b) Chromoplast-Containing carotenoids and xanthophyll (coloured plastids)
(c) Leucoplast-Wllite or colourless plastids
2. Answer: Plasma membrane is made up of proteins and lipids.
3. Answer: Robert Hooke observed that cork consists of box like compartments
which formed a honeycomb structure.
4. Answer. Chloroplasts and mitochondria are the autonomous organelles in the
cells.
5. Answer: Protoplasm refer to cytoplasm and nucleus.
6. Answer: Amoeba and white blood cells.
7. Answer: The smallest cell is the red blood cell or sperm cell in male. Longest cell is
the nerve cell.

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8. Answer: Plasma membrane, nucleus and cytoplasm.

9. Answer: When gases like CO2, O2, move across the cell membrane, this process is
called diffusion.
10.Answer: The movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable
membrane is called osmosis. This takes place from high water concentration to
low water concentration.
➢ Short Answer:
1. Answer:
(i) The difference in the concentration of water, one should have higher
concentration than the other.
(ii) Semi-permeable membrane is also required through which water will flow.
2. Answer: When a living plant cell loses water through osmosis there is shrinkage or
contraction of the contents of the cell away from the cell wall. This phenomenon
is known as plasmolysis.
3. Answer: The cell wall present in fungi and bacteria permits these cells to
withstand very dilute external medium without bursting.
The cells take up water by osmosis, swells, and builds the pressure against the cell
wall. The wall exerts an equal pressure against the swollen cell. It is because of
the cell wall, such cells can withstand much greater changes in the surrounding
medium than animal cells.
4. Answer: The nuclear membrane present as outer covering in the nucleus allows
the transfer of material inside and out of the nucleus to cytoplasm.
5. Answer: The cell organelles with their own DNA and ribosomes are mitochondria
and plastids.
6. Answer:

7. Answer: The cell membranes flexibility allows the cell engulf in food and other
material from its external environment. This process is known as endocytosis.
E.g., Amoeba acquires its food through such processes.
8. Answer: Vacuoles are storage sacs for solid or liquid content. In plant cells it
provides turgidity and rigidity to the cell. In single-celled organisms vacuoles store

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food, e.g., Amoeba.

➢ Long Answer:
1. Answer:

2. Answer:

3. Answer:

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4. Answer:

➢ Assertion Reason Answer:

1. (b) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason is not the correct
explanation for Assertion.
2. (a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and reason is the correct
explanation for assertion.
➢ Case Study Answer:
1. Answer:
(i) (a) Structure of animal cell
(ii) (a) Release of energy
Mitochondria are sites of cellular respiration. They use molecular
oxygen from air to oxidise the carbohydrates and fats (lipids) present in
the cell to carbon dioxide and water vapour. Oxidation releases energy,
a portion of which is used to form ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Since
the mitochondria synthesize, energy-rich compounds (ATP), they are
known as ‘power house’ of the cell. The energy stored in ATP is used by
the cell.
(iii) (d) Plastids and cell wall
(iv) (d) Nucleus
(v) (a) suicide bags
Lysosomes serve as intracellular digestive system, hence, called
digestive bags. They destroy any foreign material which enter the cell
such as bacteria and virus. In this way they protect the cells from
bacterial infection.
Lysosomes also remove the worn out and poorly working cellular
organelles by digesting them to make way for their new replacements.

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In this way, they remove the cell debris and are also known as
demolition squads, scavengers and cellular housekeepers. Thus,
lysosomes form a kind of garbage disposal system of the cell
2. Answer:
(i) (a) They store starch, oil, proteins.
(ii) (b) Chromoplasts
(iii) (c) Plastids are present only in plant cell.
(iv) (b) Chloroplasts contain green pigment.
(v) (c) Chloroplasts

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