Complete the crossword with the help of | Class 8 Science Chapter Cell - Structure and Functions, Cell - Structure and Functions NCERT Solutions

Make a sketch of the human nerve cell. What function do nerve cells perform?

Write short notes on the following:
(a) Cytoplasm
(b) Nucleus of a cell

‘Cells are the basic structural units of living organisms’. Explain.

Where are chromosomes found in a cell? State their function.

Explain why chloroplasts are found only in plant cells?

State the difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
(a) Unicellular organisms have one-celled body. (T/F)
(b) Muscle cells are branched. (T/F)
(c) The basic living unit of an organism is an organ. (T/F)
(d) Amoeba has irregular shape. (T/F)

Make sketches of animal and plant cells. State three differences between them.

Which part of the cell contains organelles?

Describe with the help of a diagram an instrument which can be used to detect a charged body.

Sketch larynx and explain its function in your own words.

Arrange the following boxes in proper order to make a flow chart of sugarcane crop production.

Make a labelled diagram of a candle flame.

What is metamorphosis? Give examples.

The following Table shows the total power shortage in India from 1991– 1997. Show the data in the form of a graph. Plot shortage percentage for the years on the Y-axis and the year on the X-axis.

Describe the construction of a kaleidoscope.

What is a constellation? Name any two constellations.

Draw a labeled sketch of the human eye.

Write notes on—
(a) Adam’s apple.
(b) Secondary sexual characters.
(c) Sex determination in the unborn baby.

How are babies produced through IVF technique? What are such babies called?

What is menstruation? Explain.

Do all the stars in the sky move? Explain.

Should the handle and bristles of a tooth brush be made of the same material? Explain your answer.

Suggest three measures to protect ourselves from lightning.

Explain how the use of CNG in automobiles has reduced pollution in our cities.

Fill in the blanks:

(a) Microorganisms can be seen with the help of a ____________.
(b) Blue green algae fix __________ directly from air to enhance fertility of soil.
(c) Alcohol is produced with the help of __________.
(d) Cholera is caused by __________.

Explain why a charged balloon is repelled by another charged balloon whereas an uncharged balloon is attracted by another charged balloon?

‘Avoid plastics as far as possible’. Comment on this advice.

Select the correct word from the following list and fill in the blanks.
                 float, water, crop, nutrients, preparation

(a) The same kind of plants grown and cultivated on a large scale at a place is called _____________.
(b) The first step before growing crops is _____________ of the soil.
(c) Damaged seeds would _____________ on top of water.
(d) For growing a crop, sufficient sunlight and _____________ and _____________ from the soil are essential.