THE CELL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

PORTFOLIO WORKSHEET
Q1. The discovery of cell would not have been possible without the microscope.
Microscopes in the last four centuries have improved by increasing their
magnifying ability. Nowadays, with the help of a microscope we can observe
the objects even as small as one thousandth of a millimeter (one
micrometer).This has helped the scientists to study the minute details of cell
structure. Sometimes, the materials to be observed under the microscopes are
stained by using certain colored dyes to identify the different components of
the cell.
a The magnifying power of the instrument shown in the picture refers to_____
_________
b) After staining an onion peel and observing it under the microscope, Reema found the
nucleus to be stained darker than the cytoplasm of the cell. Which out of the following is
the correct reason for the same?

c) Observe the given chart showing variation in the cell size. According to the given
data, which out of the following is the smallest cell?
d) Study the concept map given below carefully. Which of the following cells
best represent a cell found in the leaf of a plant?
Q.2 Cells are grouped into two different categories: Prokaryotic and
Eukaryotic. Prokaryotes lack a true nucleus and membrane bound
organelles. A Eukaryotic cell has a true nucleus and has other membrane-
bound organelles that allow for compartmentalization of functions.
Eukaryotic cells tend to be 10 to 100 times the size of Prokaryotic cells.
a) Observe the cells P and Q shown in the picture. Which out of the
following statements is correct about P and Q?
b) The component of the cell shown in the figure maintains the internal
composition of the cell because:
c) Suhani described a structure found in a cell as:
The functional segment of DNA which controls the transfer of
hereditary characteristics from the parents to their offspring.

Which out of the following structures was Suhani referring to?

d) A group of bio engineers wanted to bring few genetic modifications in

a cell due to which the cell could exhibit a new trait, X. Which part of
the cell should they modify in order to achieve their aim?
e) Study the given Venn diagram and choose which out of the following
features shows the similarity 'X' between Chloroplast and Mitochondria?
Q.3 Read the following statements and select the correct option:
a) Both statements are true, and reason is the correct explanation of
assertion.
b) Both statements are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
c) Assertion is true and reason is false.
d) Assertion is false and reason is true.

1. Assertion: Lysosomes are called suicidal bags of the cell.

Reason: They help in protein synthesis.
Ans-Option C

2. Assertion: Chloroplast is called kitchen of the cell.

Reason: The chlorophyll pigment present in chloroplast traps sunlight to
synthesize food by the process of photosynthesis.
Ans-Option a
Section B:
Q.1 Name the scientist and state his contribution to the
world of Biology.( HW)
 Q.2 Complete the graphic organizer:

NUMBER OF
CELLS

UNICELLULAR MULTICELLULAR
Q.3 Name the stain used to view following cells under the
microscope.

SAFRANIN METHYLENE BLUE

Q.4 Why is a Nerve Cell (Neuron) elongated and has
branched processes?

TO TRANSMIT MESSAGES FROM ONE PART OF BODY TO THE OTHER.

Q.5 Expand the term ‘DNA’.

DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID
Q.6 Identify the cell organelle with the help of components/
parts reflected in the image:

CHLOROPLAST MITOCHONDRIA
 Section C:
Q.1 Name the following:
i. Scientist who coined the term cell. ROBERT HOOKE
ii. Smallest cell in the living world MYCOPLASMA
iii. Proteinaceous part of the egg ALBUMIN
iv. The membrane of sap vacuole TONOPLAST
v. Network of tube like structures running through the cytoplasm ENDOPLASMIC
RETICULUM
Q.2 Fill in the blanks:
i. TISSUE
___________ is a group of similar cells which work together to perform a similar function.
ii. STROMA
______________ has enzymes for the synthesis of starch during photosynthesis.
iii. Life starts from a single cell ____________
ZYGOTE which divides repeatedly to form an
individual.
RIBOSOMES
iv. ________________ are the protein factories of the cell.
LYSOSOME
v. The cell organelle that originates from the Golgi complex is _______________.
NERVE CELLS
vi. ________________ are the longest cells in our body.
STROMAL LAMELLAE
vii. Various grana are joined to each other by _______________.
CHROMOSOMES
viii. ________________ help in transferring the genetic information from parents to
offspring.
ix. ________________
GOLGI COMPLEX is associated with the synthesis of cell wall during cell division.
x. In Amoeba, digestion of food occurs in the _______________
FOOD vacuole.
Q.3 Give technical term for the following:
i. Colored substances which are used to dye the cells and their parts. STAINS
ii. The living components of the cytoplasm. CELL ORGANELLES
iii. Dense, spherical granules made up of RNA & Proteins. RIBOSOMES
iv. The jelly like fluid present inside the mitochondria.MATRIX

Q.4 Fill A, B, C and D in the following table:

A-PSEUDOPODIA
B-PHOTOSYNTHEIS

C-SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL

D-ELONGATED
Q.5 Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False
(F).
(a) Unicellular organisms have one-celled body. T
(b) Muscle cells are branched. T
(c) The basic living unit of an organism is an organ. F
(d) Amoeba has irregular shape. T

Section D:
Q.1 Art integrated learning: Cell Rap (HW)

Q.2 Choose the options from the box to fill in the blanks:

Organism, cell, organ, organ system, tissue.

 ORGAN
CELL TISSUE ORGAN ORGANISM
SYSTEM
CELL MEMBRANE

NUCLEOPLASM
MITOCHONDRIA NUCLEOLUS
CHROMOSOMES
CHLOROPLAST

LYSOSOMES

GOLGI COMPLEX

RIBOSOMES

E.R

VACUOLE
Q.6 Complete the crossword with the help of clues given below:

A R B N D I O X I DE

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a) Identify the type of cell depicted in the picture below. Give reason.
b) Why is the nucleus shifted towards the periphery?

a) PLANT CELL
b) DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A LARGE CENTRAL VACUOLE.
Q.9 What will happen if:
a. A plant cell lacks a cell wall.
b. Golgi apparatus is removed from the animal cell.
a) The plant cell will not be able to withstand the variations in the
temperature, humidity etc.
b) It will affect the synthesis of cell membrane, cell wall and lysosomes
in the cells.

a. Identify the part of the cell depicted in the picture.

b. Name and Label the parts A, B and C.
c. State the function of C.

a) NUCLEUS
b) A- NUCLEOLOS,
B- CHROMATIN,
C- NUCLEAR PORE
c)IT HELPS IN TRANSPORT OF VARIOUS SUBSTANCES
BETWEEN NUCLEUS AND CYTOPLASM.