Types of Cells
There are two cell types: prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Prokaryotic cells are normally single-celled and more modest than eukaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells are normally tracked down in multicellular creatures, yet there are a few single-celled eukaryotes.
Prokaryotic Cell |
Eukaryotic Cell |
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The nucleus and nucleolus are absent | Nucleus and nucleolus are present |
A single chromosome is present | Multiple chromosomes are present |
Multiple chromosomes are present | Mitotic or meiotic cell division occurs |
Membrane-bound organelles can be seen | Membrane-bound organelles can be seen |
Difference between Plant cells and animal cells
Plant cell |
Animal cell |
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A rigid cell wall is present | The cell wall is absent |
Larger size than animal cell | Smaller size than plant cell |
Plastids are present | Plastids are absent |
Centrosomes and centrioles are absent | Centrosomes and centrioles are present |
Vacuoles are large and permanent | Vacuoles are small and temporary |
CBSE Class 9 Notes Science Chapter 5 – The Fundamental Unit of Life
Notes of The Fundamental Unit Of Life of Class 9 Chapter 5: The fundamental unit of life is the cell. All living organisms are made up of fundamental building blocks which form the fundamental unit of life called cells. Whether it is a plant, animal, or microorganism; these basic units define all their structural and functional abilities.
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