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Cell: The Unit of Life — Concept Maps
ICSE · Class 11 · Biology
4 concept maps of Cell: The Unit of Life for ICSE Class 11 Biology, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Biology syllabus.
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4 Concept Maps
Cell: The Unit of Life — Complete Concept Map
The map in words
- Cell: Unit of Life
- Cell Theory
- Schleiden and Schwann 1838-39
- Virchow 1858 cells from cells
- Exceptions
- Viruses acellular
- Coenocytic Rhizopus
- Anucleate RBCs
- Types of Cells
- Prokaryotic
- Bacteria and Cyanobacteria
- No nuclear membrane
- Circular naked DNA
- 70S ribosomes
- Peptidoglycan cell wall
- Mesosomes
- Plasmids
- Eukaryotic
- True nucleus
- 80S ribosomes
- Membrane-bound organelles
- Linear DNA with histones
- Prokaryotic
- Plant vs Animal Cell
- Plant Cell Features
- Cell wall cellulose
- Plastids
- Large vacuole
- Plasmodesmata
- No centrioles
- Animal Cell Features
- No cell wall
- Centrioles present
- Lysosomes prominent
- Small vacuoles
- Plant Cell Features
- Cell Membrane
- Fluid Mosaic Model 1972
- Phospholipid bilayer
- Peripheral proteins
- Integral proteins
- Transport
- Osmosis
- Passive transport
- Active transport
- Endocytosis
- Exocytosis
- Cell Organelles
- Nucleus
- Nuclear envelope
- Nucleolus rRNA synthesis
- Chromatin
- Euchromatin active
- Heterochromatin inactive
- Mitochondria
- Powerhouse of cell
- Double membrane
- Cristae
- F1 particles ATP synthesis
- Own DNA and 70S ribosomes
- Plastids
- Chloroplast green
- Chromoplast coloured
- Leucoplast colourless storage
- Endomembrane System
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Golgi Complex
- Lysosomes suicidal bags
- Vacuoles
- Cytoskeletal Structures
- Microtubules tubulin
- Microfilaments actin
- Cilia 9 plus 2 array
- Flagella 9 plus 2 array
- Centrioles 9 triplets
- Nucleus
- Cell Theory
Cell Structure and Organization - Comprehensive Overview
The map in words
- Cell
- Prokaryotic Cell
- No true nucleus
- Nucleoid region
- Ribosomes 70S
- No organelles
- Cell wall
- Flagella
- Pili
- Eukaryotic Cell
- Plant Cell
- Cell wall cellulose
- Chloroplasts
- Large vacuole
- No centrioles
- Plasmodesmata
- Animal Cell
- No cell wall
- No chloroplasts
- Small vacuoles
- Centrioles
- Gap junctions
- Cell Organelles
- Nucleus
- Mitochondria
- ER and Golgi
- Lysosomes
- Ribosomes
- Plant Cell
- Cell Membrane
- Phospholipid bilayer
- Proteins
- Fluid mosaic model
- Selective permeability
- Transport
- Passive
- Diffusion
- Osmosis
- Facilitated
- Active
- Primary
- Secondary
- Bulk
- Endocytosis
- Exocytosis
- Passive
- Prokaryotic Cell
Cell Structure Organization and Hierarchy
The map in words
- CELL Basic Unit of Life
- Prokaryotic Cells
- Bacteria
- Cyanobacteria
- No Nucleus
- No Organelles
- 70S Ribosomes
- Eukaryotic Cells
- Animal Cells
- Nucleus
- Mitochondria
- Centrioles
- No Cell Wall
- Plant Cells
- Nucleus
- Mitochondria
- Chloroplasts
- Cell Wall
- Large Vacuole
- Animal Cells
- Cell Membrane
- Phospholipid Bilayer
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Fluid Mosaic Model
- Nucleus
- Chromosomes
- Nucleolus
- Chromatin
- DNA
- Organelles
- Mitochondria
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Golgi Complex
- Lysosomes
- Ribosomes
- Transport
- Active Transport
- Passive Transport
- Osmosis
- Diffusion
- Prokaryotic Cells
Cell as the basic structural, functional, and self-contained unit of life
The map in words
- Cell as the basic structural, functional, and self-contained unit of life
- Historical discovery of the cell
- Cell theory
- Cell types
- Cell envelope and membrane
- Transport across membrane
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus and chromosomes
- Membrane bound organelles
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What are the important topics in Cell: The Unit of Life for ICSE Class 11 Biology?
Key topics in Cell: The Unit of Life include Cell as the Basic Unit of Life, Historical Development and Cell Theory, Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells, Plant Cell and Animal Cell. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
What do the concept maps for Cell: The Unit of Life show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Cell: The Unit of Life connect: Cell: The Unit of Life — Complete Concept Map; Cell Structure and Organization - Comprehensive Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Cell: The Unit of Life for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 104 practice questions on Cell: The Unit of Life. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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