Std-8th
Sub-science
Notes- Chapter-10-Cell and Cell Organelles
Question 1:
Who am I ?
A. I am ATP producing factory?
Ans-Mitochondria
B. I am single layered. but maintain cellular osmotic pressure.
Ans-Vacuole
C. I support the cell, but I am not cell wall. I have a body resembling net.
Ans-Endoplasmic Reticulum
D. I am chemical factory of the cell.
Ans-Mitochondria
E. Leaves are green because of me.
Ans-Chloroplast
Question 2:
What would have happend ? If.........
A. RBCs had mitochondria.
Ans-RBC's are a type of cells which are found in blood. Their function is to carry oxygen
to different cells and tissues of the body. They do not contain mitochondria for two
purposes: firstly, it saves the space in the red blood cells and so more of oxygen can
bind to it secondly, it prevents the use of oxygen which is bounded to RBC's.
B. There had been no differences between mitochondria and plastids.
Ans-Mitochondria and plastids are two different structures and they have specific
functions. Mitochondria are found in both plants and animals whereas plastids are found
only in plants. The main role of mitochondria is to provide energy to the cells for carrying
out their various functions. If, there would have been no difference between
mitochondria and plastids, there would have been no structure which would provide
energy and thus all the processes which take place in the cell would cease.
C. Genes had been absent on the chromosomes.
Ans- Genes are hereditary structures which contain the information which is passed on
from one generation to another. They are required for the transmission of information from
one generation to another. They are responsible for the characteristics of all the living
organisms. They store the information for the various processes which occur in all the living
organisms.
D. Plasma membrane had not been selectively permeable.
Ans-Plasma membrane is selectively permeable which means it allows the entry or exit of
selective materials inside and outside the cell. In its absence, the regulated movement of
substances in and out of the cell will be affected.
E. Plants lacked anthocyanin.
Ans-Anthocyanin is a pigment which is present in plants and imparts them purplish color. In
the absence of this pigment, the structures which usually have purple color due to its
presence would appear colorless.
Question 3:
Who is odd man among us ? Give reason.
a. Nucleolus, mitochondria, plastids, endoplasmic reticulum
Ans-Plastids are the odd one out because they are organelles which are found only in plant
cells. Rest all the organelles are found in both plants and animals
b. DNA. Ribosomes, Chlorophyll
Ans-Chlorophyll is the odd one out because it is a type of pigment which is found in plants
only. DNA and ribosomes are found in both plants and animals.
Question 4:
Give functions.
A. Plasma membrane
Ans-. Functions of the plasma membrane:
• It gives shape and support to the cell.
• It acts as a mechanical barrier to protect the internal contents of the cell.
• It separates the contents of the cell from its surrounding medium.
• It performs physical activities such as diffusion and osmosis.
B. Cytoplasm
Ans-Functions of cytoplasm:
• It is the medium for all cellular chemical reactions.
• It is a medium in which the organelles remain suspended.
• It helps in the movement of the different cellular elements.
C. Lysosome
. Ans-Functions of lysosomes:
• Lysosomes destroy foreign materials that enter the cell.
• Dead and worn-out organelles are removed by lysosomes.
• Cells are autolysis by lysosomes, and their contents are released within the cell.
D. Vacuole
Ans-Functions of vacuoles:
• The main function of vacuoles is to store food in a cell.
• They also help in storing and expelling wastes and toxic by products of metabolic
reactions.
• They help in maintaining the turgidity and rigidity of a cell.
E. Nucleus
Ans-Functions of nucleus:
• It is the control centre of a cell as it controls all the activities of the cell.
• It also contains gene-containing chromosomes which are the units of inheritance
in an organism.
Question 5:
Who gives me the colour? (Select the correct option)
a. Red tomato 1.Chlorophyll
b. Green leaf 2. Carotene
c. Carrot 3. Anthocyanin
d. Violet 4. Lycopene
ANSWER:
a. Red tomato 4. Lycopene
b. Green leaf 1.Chlorophyll
c. Carrot 2. Carotene
d. Violet 3. Anthocyanin
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