Class 9 Science – Chapter: The Fundamental Unit of Life (Cell)
Test Paper
Time: 1.5 Hours | Maximum Marks: 30
1. Which of the following cell organelles is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?
a) Nucleus
b) Endoplasmic Reticulum
c) Mitochondria
d) Ribosome
2. The outermost layer in a plant cell is:
a) Cell membrane
b) Cytoplasm
c) Cell wall
d) Nucleus
3. Ribosomes are responsible for:
a) Photosynthesis
b) Respiration
c) Protein synthesis
d) Digestion
4. Which of the following is not found in an animal cell?
a) Mitochondria
b) Chloroplast
c) Nucleus
d) Ribosome
5. The basic structural and functional unit of life is:
a) Organ
b) Cell
c) Tissue
d) Organ system
6. What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
7. Define plasmolysis.
8. Mention two functions of the plasma membrane.
9. Why are lysosomes called “suicide bags” of the cell?
10. Draw a well-labelled diagram of a plant cell.
11. Explain the role of nucleus in a cell.
12. Describe the structure and functions of the Golgi apparatus.
13. Compare plant cells and animal cells on any five points.
14. Explain the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane with a labelled diagram.
