Cells were discovered in 1665 by an English Botanist, Robert Hooke. He used a primitive...
The fundamental unit of life
Question Category: The fundamental unit of life
Why is the cell called the structural and functional unit
Cells constitute various components of plants and animals. A cell is the smallest unit of...
How do substances like CO2and water move in and out
The cell membrane is selectively permeable and regulates the movement of substances in and out...
Why is the plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane?
The cell membrane or the plasma membrane is known as a selectively permeable membrane because...
Can you name the two organelles we have studied that
Mitochondria and plastids are the two organelles that contain their own genetic material. Both these...
If the organisation of a cell is destroyed due to
Cell is the smallest unit of life, which is capable of all living functions. If...
Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags?
Lysosomes are membrane-bound vesicular structures that contain powerful digestive enzymes. These enzymes are capable of...
Where are proteins synthesized inside the cell?
Ribosomes are the site for protein synthesis. Ribosomes are very small structures found either in...
Make a comparison to write down ways in which plant
The cells of animals and plants have the following differences: Animal Cell Plant Cell 1....