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This worksheet focuses on the topic of cells as the basic unit of life for Class VIII students. It includes sections for short answer practice, concept checks, observations, and higher-order thinking questions related to cell structure, functions, and differences between unicellular and multicellular organisms. Students are also required to draw and label plant and animal cells, as well as observe and report on various cell types.

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Worksheet

This worksheet focuses on the topic of cells as the basic unit of life for Class VIII students. It includes sections for short answer practice, concept checks, observations, and higher-order thinking questions related to cell structure, functions, and differences between unicellular and multicellular organisms. Students are also required to draw and label plant and animal cells, as well as observe and report on various cell types.

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Unit 2: Cell - The Basic Unit of Life

Name: ______________________ Class: VIII Date: __________


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Section A – Short Answer Practice (AS1)

1. Who discovered the cell? What method did he use?

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2. On what factors does the shape of a cell depend?

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3. Differentiate between unicellular and multicellular organisms.

Features Unicellular Multicellular

No.of cells

Functions

Examples

4. How can you prepare a slide to avoid drying quickly?

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5. Is the statement "We can’t see cells with unaided eye" true or false? Explain.
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Section B – Concept Check (AS1)

6. Correct these statements if needed:


a. Cell wall is essential in plant cells.
Correct/Incorrect? _________________________
Corrected Statement: _______________________

b. Nucleus controls cell activity.


Correct/Incorrect? _________________________
Corrected Statement: _______________________

c. Unicellular organisms perform all life processes.


Correct/Incorrect? _________________________
Corrected Statement: _______________________

d. Staining is not necessary to observe nucleus clearly.


Correct/Incorrect? _________________________
Corrected Statement: _______________________

7. What are the functions of the nucleus?


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8. Difference between onion peel cells and spinach cells (if observed):

Features Onion Peel cell Spinach Peel cell

Shape

Cell wall presence

Colour (with stain)

Section C – Observation & Drawing (AS3, AS4, AS5)

9. Draw and label a plant cell and an animal cell:

Plant Cell:
[Draw in box below]

Animal Cell:
[Draw in box below]

10. Microscopic Observations: Floating Slime Activity


Draw what you observe under microscope:
Name of microorganism (if known):

[Space for drawing]

11. Observation Table – Epidermal Cells from Leaves

Findings:

S.no. Name of leaf Shape of leaf Shape of Epidermal cell

Section D – Higher Order Thinking (AS2, AS6, AS7)

12. Questions to explore cell diversity:


13. Do you agree with Ameer that “Bigger onions have bigger cells”? Why or why not?

14. How do you appreciate the fact that large organisms are made of microscopic cells?

15. Do you agree with Deepak's statement: “A plant can’t stand erect without a cell wall”?
Explain.

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