Class 8 Science Chapter 10 – Cell: Structure and Functions | SCERT Assam (English Medium)
Class 8 Science Chapter 10 – Cell: Structure and Functions (SCERT Assam – English Medium)
Discover the building blocks of life! This chapter explains cell theory, types of cells (plant vs animal), and functions of cell organelles like nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts with labeled diagrams.
✅ Key Learning Points:
- What is a cell? (Basic unit of life)
- Difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
- Detailed structure of plant and animal cells
- Functions of cell organelles (vacuoles, cell membrane etc.)
- Microscope parts and how to use it
- Importance of cells in living organisms
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- Simplified cell diagrams for easy memorization
- Comparative tables (Plant vs Animal cells)
- Important 5-mark questions on cell structure
- YouTube videos demonstrating microscope use
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Class 8 Science
Chapter – 10 Ospin Academy
Cell-Structures and Functions
TEXTBOOK EXERCISES
Q. 1. Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
(a) Unicellular organisms have one-called body. (T/F)
Ans. True.
(b) Muscle cells are branched (T/F)
Ans. True.
(c) The basic living unit of an organism is an organ. (T/F)
Ans. False.
(d) Amoeba has irregular shape. (T/F)
Ans. True.
Q. 2. Make a sketch of the human nerve cell. What function do nerve cell perform?
Ans. Functions:
(i) Nerve cells help in the transfer of messages from various body parts to brain and brain to various parts of the body.
(ii) They help also in the coordination of the functions of the organs of the body.
Q. 3. Write short notes on the following:
(a) Cytoplasm.
Ans. Cytoplasm: Cytoplasm is a thick jelly-like fluid inside the cell membrane. All the life functions take place in the cytoplasm. There are many small cytoplasmic bodies in cytoplasm. These are called cell organelles. All organelles in cytoplasm play an active role in the functioning of the cell.
(b) Nucleus of a cell.
Ans. Nucleus of a Cell: Nucleus is a large, spherical organelle presents in all the cells. Nucleus controls all the activities of cell. It is surrounded by a thin membrane called nuclear membrane. In animal cells, the nucleus is present at the centre of the cell. However, in the case of plant cells, it is present at the periphery of the cells. The nucleus consists of a nuclear membrane, nucleoplasm, nucleolus and chromosomes.
Q. 4. Which part of the cell contains organelles?
Ans. Cytoplasm.
Q. 5. Make sketches of animal and plant cell. State three differences between them.
Ans.
Differences:
|
Animal Cell |
Plant Cell |
|---|---|
|
(i) Cell wall absent |
Cell wall present. |
|
(ii) Chloroplasts are absent |
Chloroplast is present. |
|
(iii) Centrosome presents near the nucleus |
It has no centrosome. |
Q. 6. State the differences between eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
Ans.
|
Prokaryotic Cell |
Eukaryotic cell |
|---|---|
|
1. Size: generally small (1-10) μm) 1 μm = 10-6 m. |
1. Size: generally large (5-100 μm) |
|
2. Nuclear region: poorly defined due to absence of nuclear membrane and known as nucleoid. |
2. Nuclear region: well defined and surrounded by a nuclear membrane. |
Q. 7. Where the chromosomes found in a cell? State their function.
Ans. Chromosomes are situated in nucleus of a cell.
They carry characteristics of parent cells to the daughter cells.
Q. 8. ‘Cells are the basic structural units of living organisms.’ Explain.
Ans. Cells are the basic structural units of living organisms because a lot of cells unit to form and many tissues form an organ. And organs combine to form a complete body, so the cell is the basic structural unit of an organism. All basic functions for the survival of an organism take place inside cells so they are the basic functional units of a living being.
Q. 9. Explain why chloroplasts are found only in plant cells?
Ans. Chloroplasts are only found in plant cells because they are required for the food making process of plants called photosynthesis.
Q. 10. Complete the following crossword with the help of clues given below:
Across:
1. This is necessary for photosynthesis.
3. Term for component present in the cytoplasm.
6. The living substance in the cell.
8. Unit of inheritance present on the chromosomes.
Down:
1. Green plastids.
2. Formed by collection of tissues.
4. It separates the contents of the cell from the surrounding medium.
5. Empty space in the cytoplasm.
7. A group of cells.
Ans.
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