Class 11 · Biology · Chapter 8
Cell: The Unit of Life
An exploration of the fundamental unit of life, the cell. This chapter covers the Cell Theory, the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and a detailed tour of the various cellular organelles and their functions.
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Start Reading Topics in this chapter
- 1
What Is a Cell, and the Cell Theory
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An Overview of the Cell
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- 3
Prokaryotic Cells - Shape, Size and the Cell Envelope
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Prokaryotic Cells - Mesosomes, Flagella, Ribosomes and Inclusion Bodies
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The Eukaryotic Cell and the Structure of the Cell Membrane
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Transport Across the Cell Membrane, and the Cell Wall
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The Endomembrane System - Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi Apparatus
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- 8
Lysosomes and Vacuoles
15 min read · Quiz included
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Mitochondria
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Plastids
18 min read · Quiz included
- 11
Ribosomes, the Cytoskeleton and Microbodies
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Cilia, Flagella, Centrosome and Centrioles
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The Nucleus
17 min read · Quiz included
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Chromosomes and the Position of the Centromere
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- 15
Important Questions and Answers
34 min read
- 16
NEET Corner - Cell: The Unit of Life the NEET Way
30 min read · Quiz included
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NEET-Pattern Practice Questions
45 min read · Quiz included
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Summary and Exam Tips
24 min read