Cell: Structure and Function | One Shot + VQuiz | Class 8 | Nabamita Ma'am | Vedantu Young Wonders

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Amitabh Bhattacharya teaches with a fever, emphasizing the importance of cell structure and function through the cell theory, organelles, and different types of cells. Nobita encourages goal-setting and learning, highlighting the key roles of various components like the nucleus, Golgi bodies, and endoplasmic reticulum in cellular activities.

Insights

  • Understanding the cell theory is crucial for biology, as it explains that all living organisms are made of cells and new cells come from existing ones through division, highlighting the fundamental role of cells in biology.
  • Cells have various components like the cell membrane, nucleus, Golgi bodies, and endoplasmic reticulum, each with specific functions, showcasing the complexity and organization within cells that enable them to carry out essential tasks for living organisms.

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Recent questions

  • What is the cell theory?

    The cell theory states that all living organisms are composed of one or more cells and new cells arise from pre-existing cells through division.

  • What are the components of a cell?

    Cells have various components like the cell membrane, nucleus, Golgi bodies, and endoplasmic reticulum.

  • What is the function of mitochondria?

    Mitochondria generate energy in the form of ATP through the breakdown of glucose and oxygen.

  • What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

    Prokaryotic cells lack a well-defined nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have distinct organelles like the nucleus, Golgi bodies, and mitochondria.

  • What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

    Lysosomes are responsible for digesting damaged parts of the cell and are known as "suicidal bags" in cells.

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Summary

00:00

Dedicated teacher explains cell theory in class.

  • The teacher, Amitabh Bhattacharya, continues the class despite having a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit and celebrates his birthday.
  • He drinks coffee and takes paracetamol to stay awake during the class.
  • The chapter on cell structure and function is crucial for understanding biology in classes 9 and 10.
  • The teacher, referred to as Nobita, explains the importance of desire in achieving goals.
  • The discovery of cells is attributed to Robert Hooke, who observed dead cells, and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, who observed live cells.
  • The cell theory states that all living organisms are composed of one or more cells and new cells arise from pre-existing cells through division.
  • Cells are the fundamental units of structure and function in living organisms.
  • Organisms can be classified as unicellular (consisting of one cell) or multicellular (consisting of multiple cells).
  • The teacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the cell theory and its implications for biology.
  • The teacher addresses disruptions in the class caused by spamming and encourages students to focus on learning.

17:27

"Microorganisms to Multicellular Organisms: An Overview"

  • Microorganisms like bacteria, paramecium, and amoeba are too small to be seen without a microscope.
  • Multicellular organisms are visible to the naked eye, unlike microorganisms.
  • Patromised, a type of fish, is found in aquatic bodies like the sea.
  • Living organisms are distinct from non-living objects like tables and chairs.
  • Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms have trillions of cells.
  • Cells can vary in shape, with some being round like red blood cells and others elongated like muscle cells.
  • Nerve cells have long branches to transmit messages quickly through the nervous system.
  • Multicellular organisms are organized from cells to tissues, organs, organ systems, and finally the complete organism.
  • Cells have various components like the cell membrane, nucleus, Golgi bodies, and endoplasmic reticulum.
  • The cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane, protects the cell and regulates what enters and exits it.

37:19

Cell Structure and Function: A Brief Overview

  • The plasma membrane is also known as the semipermeable membrane, allowing only certain substances to enter the cell.
  • The cytoplasm, a jelly-like fluid, is located between the cell membrane and the nucleus in a cell.
  • Cytoplasm contains various organelles like mitochondria, Golgi bodies, and endoplasmic reticulum, acting as the control center for cell activities.
  • Cytoplasm is a type of protoplasm, the living part of the cell, enclosed by the cell membrane.
  • Prokaryotic cells are basic and lack a well-defined nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have distinct organelles like the nucleus, Golgi bodies, and mitochondria.
  • Prokaryotic cells are primitive and less organized compared to eukaryotic cells found in plants and animals.
  • The endoplasmic reticulum, with rough and smooth types, plays a crucial role in protein synthesis, with ribosomes attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
  • Ribosomes, made of RNA, are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell and are present in the cytoplasm.
  • Golgi bodies receive, modify, and package proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum, also producing enzymes and hormones.
  • Mitochondria, known as the powerhouse of the cell, generate energy in the form of ATP through the breakdown of glucose and oxygen.

54:17

Cell Structures and Functions in Plants

  • Lysosomes are known as "suicidal bags" in cells and are responsible for digesting damaged parts of the cell.
  • Plant cells have central vacuoles, while animal cells have smaller vacuoles.
  • Chromoplast, chloroplast, and leucoplast are types of plastids that provide different colors in plants.
  • Lysosomes can digest the entire cell if damage is irreparable.
  • Leucoplasts store substances like oil and sugar in plants.
  • Chromoplasts provide colors like orange in carrots and red in apples.
  • The cell wall is a protective layer that allows substances to pass through in plant cells.
  • Nucleus, cytoplasm, and chloroplast are present in plant cells but not in animal cells.
  • The longest cell in the human body is the neural cell.
  • Vacuoles occupy around 90% of the volume in plant cells.
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