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The Fundamental Unit of Life — Syllabus
Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Science
What The Fundamental Unit of Life covers in Karnataka Board Class 9 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Karnataka Board Class 9 Science · 2026-27
Topics in The Fundamental Unit of Life
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
Key Concepts
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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Key topics in The Fundamental Unit of Life include Discovery and History of Cells, Cell Structure and Organization, Plasma Membrane and Transport, Cell Wall. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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