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IX Biology Assignment Chapter Cell

This biology assignment for Class IX covers fundamental concepts related to cells, including the discovery of the cell, functions of the plasma membrane, and the importance of the nucleus. It includes multiple-choice questions, assertions with reasoning, and open-ended questions that require explanations of processes like endocytosis, osmosis, and the differences between cell types. The assignment aims to assess students' understanding of cell structure and function.

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IX Biology Assignment Chapter Cell

This biology assignment for Class IX covers fundamental concepts related to cells, including the discovery of the cell, functions of the plasma membrane, and the importance of the nucleus. It includes multiple-choice questions, assertions with reasoning, and open-ended questions that require explanations of processes like endocytosis, osmosis, and the differences between cell types. The assignment aims to assess students' understanding of cell structure and function.

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Biology Assignment

Class IX
Chapter Fundamental unit of life
Section A
1. Who discovered the cell?
a) Robert Brown

b) Anton van Leeuwenhoek


c) Robert Hooke
d) Rudolf Virchow
Answer: c) Robert Hooke

2. Which of the following is not a function of the plasma membrane?

a) Transport of materials
b) Providing rigidity
c) Selective permeability
d) Cell communication
Answer: b) Providing rigidity
3.A plant cell placed in a concentrated salt solution will:

a) Burst
b) Shrink
c) Remain unchanged
d) Absorb more water
4.Genetic material in a cell is located in the:

a) Ribosome
b) Cytoplasm
c) Nucleus
d) Mitochondria
5.Cell wall is:

a) Semi-permeable
b) Impermeable
c) Fully permeable
d) Selectively permeable
6.Assertion (A): Plasma membrane is called selectively permeable.
Reason (R): It allows only gases to pass through it.
Answer: C
7.Assertion (A): Plant cells shrink when placed in a hypertonic solution.
Reason (R): Water moves out of the cell due to osmosis.
Answer: A
8.Assertion (A): Nucleus controls all the activities of the cell.
Reason (R): Nucleus contains chromosomes made up of DNA.
Answer: A
9.Assertion (A): The cell wall provides structural support to plant cells.
Reason (R): The cell wall is made up of cellulose, which is a rigid material.
Answer: A
Section B
Q1.Explain the process of endocytosis and exocytosis with the help of diagrams and examples.
Why are these processes important?

Q2.A student observes two cells under a microscope—one with a well-defined nucleus and
another without it.
a) Identify the two types of cells.
b) List two major differences between them.
c) Mention one example organism for each.
Q3.. A cell without a nucleus dies quickly. Explain why the nucleus is vital for cell survival and
function.
Q4. If a red blood cell is placed in: a) Pure water
b) A concentrated salt solution. Predict what will happen in each case and explain the biological
principle involved.
Q5.In a hypothetical situation, a cell is placed in a highly concentrated salt solution. Predict and
explain what will happen to the cell (in terms of osmosis).
Q6. Define the term "cell" and explain why it is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Q7. Differentiate between unicellular and multicellular organisms with examples.
Q8 What are cell organelles? Why are they important for the cell?
Q9 Explain the role of the plasma membrane in maintaining homeostasis.
Q10 What is osmosis? How is it different from diffusion?
Q11. You observed onion peel under the microscope and saw brick-like structures. What were
you observing, and what cell parts were visible?

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