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Cell: The Unit of Life

ICSE · Class 11 · Biology

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A detailed, labeled diagram of a typical prokaryotic cell, such as a bacterium, showing its major components like cell envelope (glycocalyx, cell wall, plasma membrane), nucleoid, plasmid, flagellum,
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Who coined the term "cell" after observing cork under a microscope?

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Robert Hooke

Robert Hooke (1665) observed dead cork cells and called the compartments "cells" because they resembled monks' small rooms (cellulae).

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Which scientist discovered the nucleus?

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Robert Brown

Robert Brown discovered the nucleus in plant cells in 1833.

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What does "Omnis cellula e cellula" mean?

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All cells arise from pre-existing cells

"Omnis cellula e cellula" was stated by Virchow (1855) and means "every cell from a cell" — all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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Which of the following is the smallest known living cell?

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Mycoplasma

Mycoplasma is the smallest known living cell (0.1–0.5 μm). It is also the simplest cell — it even lacks a cell wall.

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