Understand Class 9 Science Better – The Fundamental Unit of Life MCQ Mock Test!

Do you know how cells function as the basic unit of life? Test your understanding with this MCQ-based mock test on The Fundamental Unit of Life, designed according to the latest Class 9 Science syllabus. This test covers all essential concepts — structure and function of cell organelles, plasma membrane and transport (diffusion & osmosis), nucleus, cytoplasm, and the differences between plant and animal cells.

Each question helps you revise key concepts, strengthen your fundamentals, and experience real exam-style challenges. Whether you’re preparing for school tests or revising for final exams, this mock test is the perfect tool to enhance your speed, accuracy, and confidence.

Attempt now and explore the fascinating world inside the cell – the fundamental unit of life!

1. The term ‘protoplasm’ was coined by

 
 
 
 

2. Kitchen of the cells

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

5. Rough endoplasmic reticulum helps in the synthesis of

 
 
 
 

6. The cell organelles with digestive enzymes are

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

12. The site of detoxification in liver cells is

 
 
 
 

13. The most abundant material in plant cell wall is

 
 
 
 

14. Organelle other than nucleus, containing DNA is

 
 
 
 

15. A prokaryotic cell does not possess

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

19. Lipid molecules in the cell are synthesized by

 
 
 
 

20. 70-80 % of volume of a mature plant cell is occupied by

 
 
 
 

21. Silver nitrate solution is used to study

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

23. Lysosomes are formed by

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

25. The major function of Golgi apparatus is

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

27. Amoeba acquires its food through a process, termed

 
 
 
 

28. Lysosome arises from

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

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