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    This document contains an answer key and explanations for a cell biology test. It summarizes the key parts of the cell, such as the nucleus, cell membrane, chloroplasts, and vacuoles. It explains the differences between plant and animal cells as well as prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The cell theory is also summarized as cells forming the basic unit of life and all new cells developing from preexisting cells. Diagrams of plant and white blood cells are included with labels for identification.

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    This document contains an answer key and explanations for a cell biology test. It summarizes the key parts of the cell, such as the nucleus, cell membrane, chloroplasts, and vacuoles. It explains the differences between plant and animal cells as well as prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The cell theory is also summarized as cells forming the basic unit of life and all new cells developing from preexisting cells. Diagrams of plant and white blood cells are included with labels for identification.

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    Practice Zone (Pages 119–120)


    A. 1. d 2. d 3. a 4. b 5. a
    B. 1. protein 2. nucleolus 3. genes 4. vacuole 5. microscope
    C. 1. False. The cell wall is made up of cellulose.
    2. True
    3. False. The gel-like fluid inside the nucleus is nucleoplasm.
    4. False. The cells in human body have different shapes and sizes.
    5. True
    D. 1. The basic structural and functional unit of a living organism is called a cell.
    2. Cell membrane
    3. He was the first scientist to observe a living cell under microscope.
    4. Endoplasmic reticulum helps in synthesis, storage and transportation of substances within the
    cell. It also helps in protein synthesis.
    5. Chromoplasts
    E. 1. Cell walls are present only in plant cells. A cell wall is an extra layer present outside the cell
    membrane. Plants are fixed in one place, have to face unfavourable conditions and do not have
    any skeleton for support. The cell wall provides rigidity and protection to the plant cells.
    2. Amoeba and WBCs in human body do not have a specific shape. They have pseudopodia and
    show amoeboid movements.
    3. Cells are stained before observing under a microscope as they are colourless. A stain is a dye
    which is absorbed by the specimen and gives it a particular colour. This helps to identify and
    observe the various parts of the specimen. Methylene blue, safranin and crystal violet are some
    examples of stains.
    4. All living organisms, whether unicellular or multi-cellular, can produce more cells by
    undergoing cell division. Hence, cell division is the basis of life. It helps the organism to grow
    or to replace old or damaged cells.
    5. Prokaryotic cells Eukaryotic cells
    They lack a well-defined membrane-bound They have a well-defined membrane-
    nucleus. bound nucleus.
    The genetic material freely floats in the The genetic material is enclosed within the
    cytoplasm. nucleus.
    Bacteria and cyanobacteria (Nostoc, Anabaena) All plants and animals have eukaryotic
    are some examples of prokaryotic cells. cells.

    F. 1. Plastid and cell wall are the two organelles that are seen only in the plant cell.
    Plastids are double membrane-bound organelles and are spherical or oval in shape. They have
    certain pigments that have specific functions.
    Cell wall is an extra layer present outside the cell membrane. Plants are fixed in one place,
    have to face unfavorable conditions and do not have any skeleton for support. The cell wall
    provides rigidity and protection to the plant cells. It is made up of cellulose.

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    2. The nucleus is referred to as the brain of the cell as it controls all the major activities of the
    cell. It is the largest and the most important part of the cell. It is surrounded by a nuclear
    membrane, which is porous and allows the movement of molecules from the cytoplasm and the
    nucleus. Inside the nucleus, a dense fluid called nucleoplasm is present.
    The smaller, spherical structure present within the nucleus is called nucleolus, which plays
    an important part in protein synthesis. The nucleus contains thread-like structures called
    chromatin. When the cells are about to divide, the chromatin changes into rod-like, thicker
    structures called chromosomes. They carry genes that are responsible for transfer of hereditary
    characters from parents to offsprings.
    3. Cell is the basic structural and functional unit of an organism. When a group of cells join to
    perform a specific function, it is called a tissue. Many tissues group together to form an organ,
    such as heart, brain and stomach. A group of organs that performs a function together form
    an organ system, such as muscular system and circulatory system. Many such organ systems
    work together in a living organism.
    4. The cell theory was formulated by three biologists – Theodor Schwann, Matthias Schleiden
    and Rudolph Virchow. The postulates are:
    1. All living organisms are made up of cells.
    2. The cell is the structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
    3. All cells arise from pre-existing cells by cell division.
    4. All cells have the same chemical composition.
    5. Given below is the well-labelled diagram of an animal cell.
    Lysosome Ribosome
    Cell membrane
    Golgi apparatus
    Cytoplasm

    Endoplasmic
    reticulum

    Vacuole
    Centrosome

    Mitochondrion

    Nucleolus
    Nuclear Membrane
    Nucleoplasm
    G. 1. Vacuoles are fluid filled sac-like structures, which store excess food and water that a cell uses
    to survive harsh conditions. Since plant is fixed in a place, the large vacuoles help them to face
    the unfavourable environmental conditions. On the other hand, animals can move from one
    place to another to overcome environmental stress.
    2. Golgi bodies are responsible for packaging, modifying and transporting proteins and fats to
    different parts of the cell and also help to synthesize lysosomes. These functions would be
    affected if there were no Golgi bodies in the cell.

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    H. 1. Second picture represents a plant cell.
    Cell membrane Cell membrane Cell wall
    Cytoplasm Cytoplasm
    Vacuole
    Chloroplast

    Vacuole

    Nucleus
    Nucleus

    2. White blood cells

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