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Cell :The Building Block of Life — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 9 · Science

What Cell :The Building Block of Life covers in CBSE Class 9 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 9 Science syllabus.

84 questions90 flashcards3 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 9 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Cell :The Building Block of Life

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1. Discovery and Study of Cells

  • The human eye can clearly distinguish two points separated by 0.1 mm at 25 cm, which is the limit of resolution.
  • A cell is too small to be seen clearly without a microscope.
  • Robert Hooke observed cork cells in 1665 using a self-designed microscope with about 200–300X magnification and named them cells.
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2. Cell Membrane, Osmosis, and Cell Wall

  • The cell membrane is a thin boundary that surrounds the cell and protects its contents.
  • It is also called the plasma membrane.
  • The cell membrane is selectively permeable, so it allows some substances to pass through but blocks others.
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3. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

  • A bacterial cell lacks a well-defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
  • Such cells are called prokaryotic cells.
  • Plant and animal cells have a well-defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
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4. Cell Interior and Cell Organelles

  • The main parts of a cell are the cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus.
  • The cytoplasm is a semi-fluid, jelly-like substance.
  • Cell organelles in the cytoplasm perform specific jobs.

Key Concepts

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

Discovery of the cellCell size and measurementCell membraneOsmosis and diffusionCell wallTypes of cellsCell interiorNucleus and genetic material

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What are the important topics in Cell :The Building Block of Life for CBSE Class 9 Science?
Key topics in Cell :The Building Block of Life include Discovery and Study of Cells, Cell Membrane, Osmosis, and Cell Wall, Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells, Cell Interior and Cell Organelles. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Cell :The Building Block of Life for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 84 practice questions on Cell :The Building Block of Life. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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