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The Fundamental Unit of Life

Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Science

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Discovery and History of Cells

  • Robert Hooke (1665) first discovered cells while observing cork under a microscope - coined the term 'cell' meaning 'little room'
  • Leeuwenhoek (1674) discovered free-living cells in pond water using improved microscopes
  • Robert Brown (1831) discovered the nucleus in cells
2

Cell Structure and Organization

  • Three main components of every cell: plasma membrane, nucleus, and cytoplasm
  • Cell shape and size vary according to their specific functions
  • Nerve cells have specific elongated shapes for signal transmission
3

Plasma Membrane and Transport

  • Plasma membrane separates cell contents from external environment
  • Made of lipids and proteins - flexible structure
  • Selectively permeable - controls entry and exit of materials
4

Cell Wall

  • Present only in plant cells, fungi, and bacteria
  • Rigid outer covering outside the plasma membrane
  • Made mainly of cellulose in plants

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Robert Hooke discovered cells in 1665The plasma membrane is a selectivelyPlant cells have a rigid cellThe nucleus contains chromosomes madeCytoplasm is the fluid content inside

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