Ch. 5 The Fundamental Unit of Life
Q. How does a living cell perform all the basic function? A. 1. Each cell can perform the basic life functions. 2. There is division of labour in each cell. 3. Every cell has got certain specific components within it, known as cell organelles. Each kind of cell organelle performs a specific function. 4. A cell is able to live and perform all its functions because of these organelles. 5. All of cells have the same organelles, no matter what their function is or what organism they are found in. Q. Give an example of a cell that has the following: 1 . Fixed shape- RBC 2. Ever changing shape- WBC 3. Typical shape- Nerve cell Q. Who discovered cell and how? A. Cells were discovered by Robert Hooke. He observed dead cells in a cork slice with the help of a primitive microscope. Q. What is the cell made up of? ...