Master Class 9 Science – The Fundamental Unit of Life with Our MCQ Mock Test!

How well do you understand the building blocks of life? Test your knowledge with this MCQ-based mock test on The Fundamental Unit of Life, crafted specially for Class 9 students. This test covers all the important topics — structure and function of cell organelles, difference between plant and animal cells, plasma membrane, diffusion and osmosis, nucleus, cytoplasm, and more.

Each question is designed to strengthen your understanding, improve concept clarity, and give you a real exam-like experience. Whether you’re revising for school exams or preparing for boards, this mock test will help you evaluate your preparation and boost your confidence.

Attempt now and explore how much you truly know about the cell – the fundamental unit of life!

1. Analyse the statements and pick up the right one regarding mitochondrial membranes from the following :

 
 
 
 

2. The cell organelles (other than the nucleus) which contain DNA are

 
 
 
 

3. The term ‘protoplasm’ was coined by

 
 
 
 

4. 70-80 % of volume of a mature plant cell is occupied by

 
 
 
 

5. The primary function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum in liver cells is

 
 
 
 

6. Most of the substances in the living world are transported across the cell membrane by the process of

 
 
 
 

7. The proteins and lipids, essential for building the cell membrane, are manufactured by

 
 
 
 

8. The cell organelles with digestive enzymes are

 
 
 
 

9. Name the cell organelle which is termed as powerhouse of the cell.

 
 
 
 

10. If a plant cell is kept in a hypotonic solution, it will

 
 
 
 

11. A prokaryotic cell does not possess

 
 
 
 

12. Cell wall of which one of these is not made up of cellulose?

 
 
 
 

13. Engulfing of food materials or foreign bodies by cells like Amoeba is called

 
 
 
 

14. Kitchen of the cells

 
 
 
 

15. Lysosome arises from

 
 
 
 

16. The most abundant material in plant cell wall is

 
 
 
 

17. The site of detoxification in liver cells is

 
 
 
 

18. Amoeba acquires its food through a process, termed

 
 
 
 

19. The statement ‘cells arise only from pre-existing cells’ was given by

 
 
 
 

20. The fluid in the vacuole of a plant cell, is called

 
 
 
 

21. Rough endoplasmic reticulum helps in the synthesis of

 
 
 
 

22. Lysosomes are formed by

 
 
 
 

23. Silver nitrate solution is used to study

 
 
 
 

24. The undefined nuclear region of prokaryotes are also known as

 
 
 
 

25. The membrane of Golgi apparatus has connections with those of

 
 
 
 

26. The major function of Golgi apparatus is

 
 
 
 

27. Organelle other than nucleus, containing DNA is

 
 
 
 

28. The cell organelle involved in forming complex sugars from simple sugars are

 
 
 
 

29. In plant cells, many substances important for life are stored in

 
 
 
 

30. Lipid molecules in the cell are synthesized by

 
 
 
 

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