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Science Assignment Answer Key - Class IX
Chapters: Is Matter Around Us Pure? & The Fundamental Unit of Life
Section A: Objective Type Questions (1 Mark Each)
1. Saturated solution
A solution that has dissolved as much solute as it is capable of dissolving at a
given temperature.
2. Mitochondria
Known as the ‘Powerhouse of the cell’ because they produce energy in the form of
ATP through cellular respiration.
3. Endocytosis
The process by which Amoeba acquires its food from the external environment
using its flexible cell membrane.
4. Proteins
Chromosomes are made up of DNA and proteins (specifically histones).
5. (b) Rusting of iron
This is a chemical change because a new chemical substance (Iron Oxide) is
formed.
6. (b) Cellulose
The cell wall of plants is primarily composed of cellulose, providing structural
strength.
Section B: Assertion and Reasoning
7. Plasma membrane/Selectively permeable
Correct Option: (c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
Explanation: The membrane is selectively permeable, but it does not allow all substances to move freely;
it regulates the entry and exit of specific materials.
8. Mixture of oil and water
Correct Option: (c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
Explanation: Oil and water are separated by a funnel because they are IMMISCIBLE (don't mix), not
miscible.
Section C: Short Answer Questions - I (2 Marks Each)
9. Why is Tyndall effect observed in Colloids but not in True solutions?
Colloidal particles are large enough to scatter a beam of light passing through
them, making the path visible. In a true solution, the solute particles are too small
to scatter light.
10. Effect of absence of Golgi apparatus?
Without the Golgi apparatus, the materials (proteins/lipids) synthesized by the ER
would not be modified, packaged, or dispatched to their targets inside or outside
the cell.
11. Homogeneous vs Heterogeneous Mixture
Homogeneous: Uniform composition throughout (e.g., sugar in water).
Heterogeneous: Non-uniform composition (e.g., mixture of sand and salt).
12. Synthesis of Lipids and Proteins
Lipids: Synthesized in the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER).
Proteins: Synthesized in the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) by ribosomes.
13. Osmosis vs Diffusion
Osmosis: Movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane.
Diffusion: Spontaneous movement of any substance (gas/liquid) from high to low
concentration.
Section D: Short Answer Questions - II (3 Marks Each)
14. Give Reasons: (a) Lysosomes as 'Suicide Bags' (b) Raisin swelling
(a): Lysosomes contain powerful digestive enzymes. If the cell is damaged,
lysosomes burst and their enzymes digest their own cell.
(b): Due to endosmosis, water moves from the surrounding high-concentration
area into the raisin.
15. Separating Kerosene and Petrol (Diff. > 25°C)
The process used is Simple Distillation. Since the boiling point difference is
significant, the liquid with the lower boiling point evaporates first, is condensed in
a condenser, and collected.
16. Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic cells
Prokaryotic cells are generally small, lack a defined nuclear region, and lack
membrane-bound organelles. Eukaryotic cells are larger, have a well-defined
nucleus, and contain organelles like mitochondria and plastids.
Section E: Case Study Based Question (5 Marks)
17. Rohan's Experiment (Salt, Chalk, Milk)
(i) Beaker B contains a suspension (Chalk).
(ii) Light path will be visible in Beaker B and Beaker C (Tyndall Effect).
(iii) Beaker B mixture leaves residue on filter paper.
(iv) Beaker C (Milk) is a Heterogeneous mixture (Colloid).
(v) Beaker A (Salt) is Stable as particles do not settle.
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