Class: IX Science (086)

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Marks: 30 The Fundamental Unit of Life (Test) Time: 90 Mins
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General Instructions: Total No. of Pages – 2
1. Section A consists of three questions of 1 mark each. They are to be answered in 10-20 words.
2. Section B consists of six questions of 2 marks each. They are to be answered in 30-40 words.
3. Section C consists of five questions of 3 marks each. They are to be answered in 50-60 words.
4. All questions are compulsory.
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Section – A
1. Name two cell organelles which contain their own genetic material. [1]
2. What is a nucleoid? [1]
3. Why is plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane? Explain. [1]
Section – B
4. Name the scientist who discovered cell. How was it discovered? [2]
5. What is the cell theory? Who formulated the cell theory? [2]
6. Answer the following questions: [2]
(a) Why is inner membrane of mitochondria deeply folded?
(b) Which cell organelle is responsible for detoxifying many poisons and drugs?
7. How does Amoeba obtain its food? [2]
8. Why lysosomes are called suicidal bags? [2]
9. What would happen if plasma membrane ruptures or breaks down? [2]
Section – C
10. Why do we stain cells while preparing a temporary mount? Name the stain used for plant cell and
animal cell respectively. [3]
11. What are chromosomes? What is their composition? Explain the functions of chromosomes. [3]
12. Draw a well labelled diagram of an animal cell and label the following parts: [3]
(a) Organelle that contains powerful digestive enzymes
(b) Organelle that forms cytoplasmic framework
(c) Organelle that helps in expelling excess water in amoeba
(d) Organelle that produces ATP
13. Give the structure of Gogli bodies. What are the two primary functions of Golgi bodies? [3]
14. Define the following: (a) Osmosis (b) Plasmolysis (c) Hypotonic Solution [3]

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