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Cell Chapter Notes

Cells are the fundamental units of life, discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665, and can be unicellular or multicellular. Key components of cells include the cell wall, plasma membrane, nucleus, and mitochondria, each serving specific functions. Plant and animal cells differ in structure, with plant cells having a cell wall and chloroplasts, while both types of cells perform essential life processes such as growth and reproduction.

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Cell Chapter Notes

Cells are the fundamental units of life, discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665, and can be unicellular or multicellular. Key components of cells include the cell wall, plasma membrane, nucleus, and mitochondria, each serving specific functions. Plant and animal cells differ in structure, with plant cells having a cell wall and chloroplasts, while both types of cells perform essential life processes such as growth and reproduction.

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Cell: Structure and Functions – Notes

1. What is a Cell?
• The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life.
• All living organisms are made up of cells.
• Cells were discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665.

2. Types of Cells
• Unicellular organisms: Made up of a single cell (e.g., Amoeba).
• Multicellular organisms: Made up of many cells (e.g., humans).

3. Cell Structure (Parts of a Cell)


• Cell Wall: Present in plant cells; provides shape and protection.
• Plasma Membrane: Controls movement of substances in and out of the cell.
• Cytoplasm: Jelly-like substance where cell activities occur.
• Nucleus: Controls all activities of the cell and contains genetic material.
• Mitochondria: Powerhouse of the cell; releases energy.
• Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): Helps in transport of materials.
• Ribosomes: Site of protein synthesis.
• Golgi Apparatus: Modifies, packages, and transports proteins.
• Lysosomes: Known as suicide bags; help in digestion.
• Vacuole: Stores food, water, and waste materials.

4. Difference Between Plant Cell and Animal Cell


• Plant cells have a cell wall; animal cells do not.
• Plant cells have chloroplasts; animal cells do not.
• Vacuole is large in plant cells and small or absent in animal cells.

5. Functions of Cells
• Cells perform all vital life processes.
• They help in growth, repair, respiration, and reproduction.

6. Key Points to Remember


• Cells arise from pre-existing cells.
• Structure of a cell is related to its function.
• All cells contain a plasma membrane and cytoplasm.

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