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Class 9 Science: Matter & Cell Basics

This document outlines a Class 9 Science examination covering two chapters: 'Is Matter Around Us Pure?' and 'The Fundamental Unit of Life.' It includes multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, and short answer questions, totaling 20 marks. The questions assess knowledge on mixtures, cell organelles, separation techniques, and cell structure and function.

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Class 9 Science: Matter & Cell Basics

This document outlines a Class 9 Science examination covering two chapters: 'Is Matter Around Us Pure?' and 'The Fundamental Unit of Life.' It includes multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, and short answer questions, totaling 20 marks. The questions assess knowledge on mixtures, cell organelles, separation techniques, and cell structure and function.

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Class 9 Science – Chapters: Is Matter Around Us Pure?

& The Fundamental


Unit of Life
Marks: 20 | Time: 40 Minutes

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)


1. Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?
a) Air
b) Sugar solution
c) Soil
d) Vinegar

2. Which cell organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?


a) Nucleus
b) Mitochondria
c) Ribosome
d) Golgi apparatus

3. The process of separating cream from milk is known as:


a) Filtration
b) Sedimentation
c) Centrifugation
d) Decantation

4. Which of the following is not a function of the plasma membrane?


a) Providing shape to the cell
b) Controlling the entry and exit of materials
c) Providing energy to the cell
d) Protection of the cell

5. Chromosomes are made up of:


a) DNA and proteins
b) RNA and proteins
c) Lipids and carbohydrates
d) Proteins and starch

Section B: Fill in the Blanks (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)


6. The smallest living unit of an organism is called __________.

7. The technique used to separate coloured components from ink is __________.

8. Lysosomes are also known as __________ bags of the cell.


9. __________ is the outermost layer in plant cells.

10. The scattering of a beam of light in a colloidal solution is known as __________ effect.

Section C: Short Answer Questions (2 × 5 = 10 Marks)


11. Define homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures with examples.

12. What is osmosis? Explain with an example.

13. State any two differences between plant cells and animal cells.

14. Explain the process of crystallization with one example.

15. Why is the cell called the structural and functional unit of life?

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