Time:- 3 hours Class 9th M.
M:-80
Cells and Tissue
No Choice, Each question is mandatory
Writing must be neat and clean
Part 1 (Each Carry 1 Mark)
1) What are plastids? Name the different types of plastids found in plant
cell.
2) Name two cells which keep changing their shape.
3) What is the full form of DNA?
4) What is the energy currency of the cell?
5) Where are genes located in the cell?
6) How does neuron look like?
7) Where is apical meristem found?
8) Which tissue make up the husk of coconut?
9) What is the utility of tissues in multicellular organisms?
10) Tissues present at the lateral surface of the stem are called apical
tissues. Put (T) if true and put (F) if false. Rewrite the answer if (F).
Part 2 (Each carry 2 Mark)
1) Why is the cell called the structural and functional unit of life?
2) Why is the plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane?
3) Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags?
4) Label the figure and answer the questions:
(i) A – It is the packaging organelle
(ii) B – Provides energy
(iii) C – helps in the transport of material
(iv) D – Carries the information.
5) Draw the labelled diagram of neuron.
6) Give three features of cardiac muscles.
7) How are simple tissues different from complex tissues in plants?
8) Why is blood called connective tissue?
Part 3 (Each Carry 3 Marks)
1) What would happen if the plasma membrane ruptures or breaks down?
2) Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Why?
3) Explain the structure and function of Golgi bodies.
4) Differentiate between parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma.
5) Differentiate between striated, un-striated and cardiac muscles on the basis of
their structure and site/location in the body With the help of diagram
6) Name the following.
a. Tissue that forms the inner lining of our mouth.
b. Tissue that connects muscle to bone in humans.
c. Tissue that transports food in plants.
d. Tissue that stores fat in our body.
e. Connective tissue with a fluid matrix.
f. Tissue present in the brain.
7) Fill in the blanks:
(i) Water and minerals are conducted by _________
(ii) In higher plants food is conducted by _________
(iii) Blood is a __________ tissue.
(iv) Bone consists of __________ cells.
(v) Cartilage consists of __________ cells.
(vi) Fibres are absent in __________ type of connective tissue.
8) How is a prokaryotic cell different from a eukaryotic cell?
Part 4 (Each Carry 10 Mark)
1) a. How does an Amoeba obtain its food?
b. How do substances like CO2 and water move in and out of the cell? Discuss.
c. Where are proteins synthesised inside the cell?
2) Make a comparison and write down ways in which plant cells are different
from animal cells with the help of diagram
3) a. Write a note on plant tissues.
b. What is connective tissue? Explain its types.