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Fundamental Unit of Life Activity Based Questions

The document outlines important questions and activities related to Chapter 'The Fundamental Unit of Life' for Class 9 Science, focusing on practical observations of onion peel and human cheek cells. It includes very short answer questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and a case-based question to enhance understanding of cell structure and function. The activities emphasize the use of stains and the differences between plant and animal cells as observed under a microscope.

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Fundamental Unit of Life Activity Based Questions

The document outlines important questions and activities related to Chapter 'The Fundamental Unit of Life' for Class 9 Science, focusing on practical observations of onion peel and human cheek cells. It includes very short answer questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and a case-based question to enhance understanding of cell structure and function. The activities emphasize the use of stains and the differences between plant and animal cells as observed under a microscope.

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Class 9 Science – Chapter: The Fundamental Unit of Life

Extra Important Questions (Activity-Based – NCERT)

🔬 Very Short Answer Type Questions (1 mark)


1. 1. What stain is used to observe the nucleus in onion peel cells in NCERT Activity 5.1?
2. 2. What is the function of glycerine in the slide preparation of onion cells?
3. 3. Which part of the onion cell takes up the stain when viewed under a microscope?
4. 4. Name the shape of cheek cells observed during Activity 5.2.
5. 5. Which dye is used to observe human cheek cells under the microscope?
6. 6. Why is a cover slip used during microscopic slide preparation in Activities 5.1 and
5.2?
7. 7. What is the purpose of iodine solution in onion cell slide preparation?
8. 8. In which activity is methylene blue used and for what?
9. 9. Which activity demonstrates that cells can have different shapes and sizes?
10. 10. Which two types of cells are studied practically in NCERT activities of this chapter?

🧪 Short Answer Type Questions (2–3 marks)


11. 1. Describe the steps involved in preparing a temporary mount of onion peel as given in
Activity 5.1.
12. 2. List the differences observed between plant cells and animal cells as seen in Activities
5.1 and 5.2.
13. 3. Why is staining essential for observing cells under a microscope? Support your
answer with examples from the chapter activities.
14. 4. Explain the role of cell membrane and cytoplasm as seen under microscope in cheek
cell activity.
15. 5. How can you differentiate between the cell wall and cell membrane using the onion
peel activity?
16. 6. What conclusions can you draw from observing onion and cheek cells under
microscope regarding their structure and function?

🧫 Long Answer / HOTS Questions (4–5 marks)


17. 1. Compare and contrast the features of onion peel and human cheek cells based on your
observation under microscope as per NCERT Activities. Include diagrams.
18. 2. Explain how the activities from this chapter help understand the concept of ‘cell as a
structural and functional unit of life’.
19. 3. You are asked to demonstrate Activity 5.1 and 5.2 in your lab. What precautions will
you take, and what observations will you note?
20. 4. Describe the structure of a typical eukaryotic cell by using your observations from
both onion and cheek cell experiments.
21. 5. Based on Activity 5.3 and your understanding of osmosis, describe the changes
observed in cells when placed in hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic solutions.
📊 Case-Based / Activity-Based Question Example
🧾 Case Study:
A student performed Activity 5.1 from NCERT where he prepared a slide of onion peel using
iodine stain. He observed a rectangular cell structure with a darkly stained round body
inside.

Questions:

 a) What is the rectangular structure observed?


 b) Name the darkly stained body.
 c) Why was iodine used?
 d) Is a cell wall present in the observed cell? Justify your answer.

Answer:

 a) Plant cell (onion cell)


 b) Nucleus
 c) Iodine is used to stain the nucleus and cytoplasm for better visibility
 d) Yes, onion cells have a rigid cell wall which provides shape and protection

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