Class 9 Biology – Cell: Structure and Functions
(New Syllabus Notes)
Introduction
Cell is the structural and functional unit of life. All living organisms are made up of cells.
Discovery of Cell
Robert Hooke observed dead cork cells in 1665. Anton van Leeuwenhoek observed living cells.
Cell Theory
1. All living organisms are made of cells. 2. Cell is the basic unit of life. 3. New cells arise from
pre-existing cells.
Types of Cells
Prokaryotic: no true nucleus. Eukaryotic: true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Cell Organelles
Cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondria, plastids, ER, Golgi body, lysosomes, vacuoles.
Plant vs Animal Cell
Plant cells have cell wall and chloroplast. Animal cells lack them.
Well-labelled Plant Cell Diagram
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Vacuole
Chloroplast
Well-labelled Animal Cell Diagram
Cell membrane
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Mind Map – Cell
Cell Theory
Discovery CELL Organelles
Plant Cell Animal Cell
Types
Quick Revision Points
• Cell membrane controls entry/exit.
• Nucleus controls activities.
• Mitochondria are powerhouse of cell.
• Plastids present in plants.
• Lysosomes are suicidal bags.