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The Fundamental Unit of Life — Syllabus

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 9 · Science

What The Fundamental Unit of Life covers in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 9 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Madhya Pradesh Board Class 9 Science · 2026-27

Topics in The Fundamental Unit of Life

1

Discovery and Basic Concept of Cell

  • Robert Hooke discovered cells in 1665 while examining cork slice under microscope
  • The word 'cell' comes from Latin meaning 'a little room'
  • Leeuwenhoek (1674) discovered free-living cells in pond water
2

Cell Structure and Organization

  • Three main components of cell: Plasma membrane, Nucleus, Cytoplasm
  • All cells have the same basic organelles regardless of their function or organism
  • Cell organelles perform specific functions (division of labor within cell)
3

Plasma Membrane and Transport

  • Outermost covering separating cell contents from external environment
  • Made of lipids and proteins, flexible structure
  • Selectively permeable - allows some substances to pass, blocks others
4

Cell Wall

  • Present only in plant cells, fungi, and bacteria
  • Rigid outer covering outside plasma membrane
  • Mainly composed of cellulose in plants

Key Concepts

Central concept: The Cell

Discovery of CellTypes of OrganismsCell Membrane (Plasma Membrane)Cell WallNucleusCytoplasmCell OrganellesCell Division

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What are the important topics in The Fundamental Unit of Life for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 9 Science?
Key topics in The Fundamental Unit of Life include Discovery and Basic Concept of Cell, Cell Structure and Organization, Plasma Membrane and Transport, Cell Wall. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise The Fundamental Unit of Life for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 28 practice questions on The Fundamental Unit of Life. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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