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Cell – Structure And Function

NIOS · Class 12 · Biology

Summary of Cell – Structure And Function for NIOS Class 12 Biology. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

The cell is the fundamental unit of life and the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms. From tiny bacteria to massive organisms like whales, all life forms are composed of cells. Some organisms like bacteria consist of a single cell, while complex organisms like humans are mad

Key Concepts

Formulated by Schleiden and Schwann

Formulated by Schleiden and Schwann in 1838, cell theory consists of three fundamental principles: (1) All organisms are composed of cells, (2) The ce

Prokaryotic cells (found in bacteria) lack

Prokaryotic cells (found in bacteria) lack a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles. They contain a nucleoid region with DNA, 70S ribosomes, single cir

The plasma membrane

The plasma membrane, described by the Fluid Mosaic Model (Singer & Nicholson, 1972), is composed of a lipid bilayer with embedded proteins. Phospholip

Transport mechanisms include

Transport mechanisms include: (1) Diffusion - movement from high to low concentration without energy, (2) Osmosis - movement of water across semiperme

The cell wall is a non

The cell wall is a non-living, rigid layer present outside the plasma membrane in plant cells. It is composed primarily of cellulose with pectin and l

Learning Objectives

  • Justify that the cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
  • List the components of the cell and state the cell theory
  • Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
  • Differentiate between plant and animal cells
  • Illustrate the structure of plant and animal cells by drawing labelled diagrams

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What are the important topics in Cell – Structure And Function for NIOS Class 12 Biology?
Key topics in Cell – Structure And Function include Cell Structure and Function — Chapter Overview, Cell – Structure and Function: Comprehensive Overview, Cell Structure and Components Overview. These are the concepts NIOS Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Cell – Structure And Function — NIOS Class 12 Biology?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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