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Cell : The Unit of Life

CBSE · Class 11 · Biology

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Topics in Cell : The Unit of Life

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1. Cell and Cell Theory

  • A cell is the fundamental structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
  • Unicellular organisms perform all life functions within one cell.
  • Multicellular organisms are made of many cells, and cells may specialize for different functions.
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2. Prokaryotic Cells

  • Prokaryotic cells are represented by bacteria, blue-green algae, mycoplasma, and PPLO.
  • They are generally smaller and multiply more rapidly than eukaryotic cells.
  • The four basic shapes of bacteria are bacillus, coccus, vibrio, and spirillum.
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3. Eukaryotic Cells and Cell Organelles

  • Eukaryotic cells are found in protists, plants, animals, and fungi.
  • They have an organised nucleus with a nuclear envelope and many membrane-bound organelles.
  • Plant cells have a cell wall, plastids, and a large central vacuole.
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4. Quick Comparison Points

  • Prokaryotes are smaller and simpler; eukaryotes are larger and more compartmentalised.
  • Prokaryotes lack a membrane-bound nucleus; eukaryotes possess one.
  • Prokaryotes have 70S ribosomes; eukaryotic cytoplasm has 80S ribosomes.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Cell as the fundamental structural and functional unit of life

What is a cellCell theoryOverview of cellProkaryotic cellsEukaryotic cellsCell membraneCell wallEndomembrane system

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