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Q:

Which part of the cell contains organelles?

A:

Cytoplasm of the cell contains many organelles.

Q:

Where are chromosomes found in a cell? State their function.

A:

Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a cell. Chromosomes are thread-like structures that carry genes which play a vital role in the inheritance of characters from parents to their offspring.

Q:

Explain why chloroplasts are found only in plant cells?

A:

The chloroplast is a type of plastid that contains green coloured pigment, chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is one of the essential requirements for photosynthesis to occur. Plastids are the organelles that are present only in plant cells. Hence, chloroplasts are found only in plant cells.

Q:

'Cells are the basic structural units of living organisms.' Explain.

A:
In a living organism, various organs are present which perform various functions such as digestion, respiration, reproduction, movement, etc. Organs are specific for their function that they perform. For example, leaves carry out photosynthesis, ovary produces ova, etc. In an organism, specific tissues are present that facilitate it to perform its specific function. Furthermore, a tissue is composed of similar types of cells. Hence, we can say that cells are the basic structural unit of living organisms.
Q:

State the difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

A:

Following are the differences between eukaryotes and prokaryotes:

Features

Eukaryotes

Prokaryotes

Number of cells

Unicellular or Multicellular

Unicellular

Nucleus

Well defined, and true nucleus

Poorly defined, and a primitive nucleus

Nuclear membrane

Present

Absent
Q:

Write short notes on the following.
(a) Cytoplasm
(b) Nucleus of a cell

A:

(a)  Cytoplasm

In a cell, a jelly-like substance present between the nucleus and the cell membrane is called cytoplasm. It contains various cell organelles, such as mitochondria, golgi apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, lysosomes, etc.

(b)  Nucleus of a cell

Nucleus is generally spherical in shape and located centrally in a cell. A porous membrane, called nuclear membrane, separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm. Nuclear membrane allows the exchange of materials between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

Nucleus contains a smaller spherical body called nucleolus and thread-like structures called chromosomes. Chromosomes carry genes and help in the transfer of characters from one generation to the next generation. In addition to the function of inheritance of characters, nucleus regulates all the activities of a cell.

Q:

Make a sketch of human nerve cell. What function do nerve cells perform?

A:

The nerve cell receives and transfers messages to control and coordinate the working of different parts of the body.

Q:

Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
(a) Unicellular organisms have one-celled body. (T/F)
(b) Muscle cells are branched. (T/F)
(c) The basic living unit of an organism is an organ. (T/F)
(d) Amoeba has irregular shape. (T/F)

A:

(a) Unicellular organisms have one-celled body. (T)

(b) Muscle cells are branched. (F)

(c) The basic living unit of an organism is an organ. (F)

(d) Amoeba has irregular shape. (T)

Q:

Complete the crossword with the help of clues given below.
Across
1. This is necessary for photosynthesis.
3. Term for component present in the cytoplasm.
6. The living substance in the cell.
8. Units of inheritance present on the chromosome.

Down
1. Green plastids.
2. Formed by collection of tissues.
4. It separates the contents of the cell from the surrounding medium.
5. Empty structure in the cytoplasm.
7. A group of cells.

A:

Q:

Make sketches of animal and plant cells. State three differences between them.

A:

Animal cell

 

Plant Cell

Differences between animal cell and pant cell are as follows:

Parts of cell

Animal Cell

Plant Cell

Cell wall

Absent

Present

Plastids

Absent

Present

Vacuoles

Many but small in size

One big central
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