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Class9 The Fundamental Unit of Life Worksheet

This worksheet is designed for Class 9 Science students, focusing on the chapter 'The Fundamental Unit of Life' with a total of 20 assertion and reason questions. Each question assesses the understanding of key concepts related to cell structure and function, with a maximum score of 50 marks. The difficulty level is moderate, and the worksheet is timed for 1 hour.

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Class9 The Fundamental Unit of Life Worksheet

This worksheet is designed for Class 9 Science students, focusing on the chapter 'The Fundamental Unit of Life' with a total of 20 assertion and reason questions. Each question assesses the understanding of key concepts related to cell structure and function, with a maximum score of 50 marks. The difficulty level is moderate, and the worksheet is timed for 1 hour.

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Class 9 Science Worksheet

Chapter: The Fundamental Unit of Life

Time: 1 Hour Max Marks: 50 Difficulty Level: Moderate

Section A: Assertion & Reason (1 mark × 20 = 20 marks)


Choose the correct option:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Q1. A: Plasma membrane is selectively permeable.


R: Plasma membrane allows entry and exit of only gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Q2. A: Lysosomes are called suicidal bags.
R: Lysosomes digest worn-out cell organelles and sometimes the entire cell.
Q3. A: Nucleus acts as the control center of the cell.
R: Nucleus contains chromosomes that carry genetic information.
Q4. A: Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell.
R: Mitochondria help in digestion of foreign particles.
Q5. A: Cell wall is present in both plant and animal cells.
R: Cell wall provides structural strength only to plant cells.
Q6. A: Endocytosis is possible in plant cells.
R: Plant cells do not have a rigid cell wall.
Q7. A: Golgi apparatus is involved in modification and packaging of proteins.
R: Ribosomes are attached to the Golgi bodies.
Q8. A: Ribosomes are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
R: Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis.
Q9. A: Vacuoles are larger in plant cells than in animal cells.
R: Vacuoles help in storage and maintaining turgor pressure in plant cells.
Q10. A: Diffusion is a passive process.
R: Diffusion requires energy in the form of ATP.
Q11. A: Chromosomes are made of DNA and protein.
R: DNA carries hereditary information from one generation to another.
Q12. A: Mitochondria and chloroplasts have their own DNA.
R: They can perform photosynthesis.
Q13. A: Prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus.
R: Their genetic material is not enclosed in a nuclear membrane.
Q14. A: Plant cells do not burst in hypotonic solutions.
R: The cell wall prevents excessive entry of water.
Q15. A: All cells have a nucleus.
R: Red blood cells in humans lack a nucleus.
Q16. A: Centrioles are found in animal cells.
R: Centrioles help in cell division by forming spindle fibres.
Q17. A: Leucoplasts are colored plastids.
R: Chromoplasts contain pigments that give color to fruits and flowers.
Q18. A: Osmosis occurs across a semi-permeable membrane.
R: Osmosis is the movement of solute from higher to lower concentration.
Q19. A: Cytoplasm is the site of many metabolic activities.
R: It contains enzymes necessary for biochemical reactions.
Q20. A: Nucleolus is responsible for ribosome formation.
R: Nucleolus is located inside the nucleus.

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