CBSE Pathshala

1. What is plasma membrane? What are their functions? Ans: Plasma membrane also called as cell membrane, is the outer covering of a cell that separates the cell contents (protoplasm) from the surrounding medium. It is made up of proteins and lipids. It gives form (shape and size) to the cell It maintains the individuality of the cell (i.e. seperates cells) It keeps the cell contents in place 2. What are cell organelles ? Ans: The certain specific living parts of a cell with a definite function are celled Cell organelles. All cell are found to have same organelles and together these constitute to the basic unit of life. 3. What is cellulose and its functions? Ans: Cellulose is the main component of a plant cell wall. It is responsible for giving structural shape to the cell and also to protect the protoplasm. 4.  What is a Prokaryotic cell? Give an Example. Ans: The cells that do not hav...

A. Answer these questions 1. Name the three life process help living being to procure energy from food? Answer: Three life processes that help living organisms to procure energy from food are: (i) Digestion (Nutrition) (ii) Respiration (iii) Transportation 2. What are Autotrophs? Name an organism other than other than green plant that is an autotroph. Answer: Autotrophs are organisms that can prepare their own food. Chlamydomonas is a type of green algae which is an example of an autotroph, other than green plants. Cyanobacteria are also an example of autotroph. 3. Name three type of heterotrophic nutrition Answer: Three types of heterotrophic nutrition are: (i) Saprophytic nutrition (ii) Parasitic nutrition (iii) Holozoic nutrition 4. What are enzymes? Answer: Enzymes are chemical substances that act as biological catalysts and are important for carrying out biochemical processes, such as digestion, in our body ...