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Ch-8, Cell Class - 8, Science Textbook Questions

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Ch- 8, Cell

Class -8, Science

Textbook Questions
Question 1.
Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
(a) Unicellular organisms have a one-celled body.
(b) Muscle cells are branched.
(c) The basic living unit of an organism is an organ.
(d) Amoeba has an irregular shape.
Answer:
(a) True
(b)False
(c) False
(d) True

Question 2.
Make a sketch of the human nerve cell. What function do nerve cells perform?
Answer:
The function of nerve cells: The function of the nerve cell is to receive and transfer
messages, it helps to control and coordinate the working of different parts of the body.

Question 3.
Write short notes on the following.
(a) Cytoplasm
(b) Nucleus of a cell
Answer:
(a) Cytoplasm: The jelly-like substance found between the nucleus and the cell
membrane is called cytoplasm. It is made up of basic elements like C, H, O, N. Various
other components or organelles, like mitochondria, Golgi bodies, ribosomes, etc., of
cells are present in the cytoplasm.

(b) Nucleus of a cell: The nucleus of a cell is an important component of the living cell. It
is located at the center of the cell. It is separated from the cytoplasm by a membrane
called a nuclear membrane. It contains genetic material.

Question 4.
Which part of the cell contains organelles?
Answer:
Cytoplasm

Question 5.
Make sketches of animal and plant cells. State three differences between them.
Answer:

Plant cells Animal cells

(i) The outermost covering is a cell wall and (i) The outermost covering of animal cells is the

it is made of cellulose. plasma membrane.


(ii) Plastids are present in plant cells. (ii) Plastids are absent in animal cells.

(iii) Large vacuoles are present in plant (iii) No or very small vacuoles are present in animal

cells. cells.

(iv) It lacks centrosomes and lysosomes. (iv) They have centrosomes or lysosomes.

Question 6.
State the difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
Solution:

Eukaryotes Prokaryotes

(i) Eukaryotes possess membrane-bound organ- (i) Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound

elles. organelles.

(ii) Nucleus of the cell has a nuclear membrane. (ii) Nucleus is not bounded by a membrane.

Example: higher plants and animals. Example: bacteria and blue-green algae.

Question 7.
Where are chromosomes found in a cell? State their function.
Answer:
Chromosomes are present in the nucleus. The function of chromosomes is to carry
genes on them and to transfer the character from parents to the next generation.

Question 8.
‘Cells are the basic structural units of living organisms.’ Explain.
Answer:
Different cells combine to form tissues and tissues combine to form organs. Similarly,
organs combine to form the body. Thus they are termed as the basic structural unit of
every living organism.

Question 9.
Explain why chloroplast are found only in plant cells?
Answer:
Chloroplasts are plastids required for the food-making process, called photosynthesis,
and thus they are only present in plant cells.

Question 10.
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 chromosomes.
Down
1. Green plastids.
2. Formed by a 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.

EXTRA QUESTIONS

1. What is the name given to the green plastids?


Answer:
The green plastids are called chloroplasts.

2. Name two organelles present in the plant cell but not in the animal cell.
Answer:
Cell walls and chloroplast are found in a plant cell but not an animal cell.
3. Name the cells having branched structures.
Answer:
Nerve cell.

4. Which cell is observable with an unaided eye?


Answer:
Ostrich egg.

5. Which four basic elements constitute 90% of protoplasm?


Answer:
90% of protoplasm is made up of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen.

6. Which organism has the smallest cell?


Answer:
Bacterium mycoplasmas have the smallest cell.

7. What is the function of Golgi bodies?


Answer:
Golgi bodies collect and distribute the substances made in the cell.

8. Which cells in our body grow and divide all through life?
Answer:
The cells of the skin grow and divide all through life.

9. Why are mitochondria known as the “powerhouse of the cell”?


Answer:
Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they perform the
function of respiration and provide the cell with energy.

10. Name the organelle known as “suicide bags”? Why is it called so?
Answer:
Lysosomes are known as suicide bags. They contain enzymes that help in breaking
down or destroying the various materials.

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