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Lysosomes are commonly called ……..

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Lysosomes**: Begin by recognizing what lysosomes are. They are membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells that contain digestive enzymes. 2. **Function of Lysosomes**: Identify the primary function of lysosomes, which is to break down waste materials and cellular debris. They help in the digestion of macromolecules and recycling of cellular components. 3. **Concept of Self-Digestion**: Understand that lysosomes can also digest their own cell components if necessary. This process can occur when the cell is damaged or under stress. ...
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ICSE-CELL : THE UNIT OF LIFE -Test Your Progress (Fill in the blanks with appropriate words)
  1. ..... is the powerhouse of the cell.

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  2. Lysosomes are cell organelles which contain numerous .......... enzym...

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  3. The three membranous components of the golgi are .......... and ........

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  4. Ribosomes are the actual sites for the synthesis of …….

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  5. Cell organelle rich in acid phosphatase and other hydrolytic enzymes ...

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  6. The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of ………..

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  7. In the kingdoms ……….. and ........, the cell is a complete organism.

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  8. In fungal cells, cell wall is composed of ………..

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  9. The cell wall is usually composed of three layers ………….., ……... and ...

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  10. S.J. Singer and G.L. Nicholson (1972) introduced the ........ to expl...

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  11. The jelly-like fluid protoplasmic matrix which surrounds the nucleus ...

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  12. Mature ................ elements of plants and ……… blood cells of mam...

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  13. The function of chromosomes is to carry ......... from one cell gener...

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  14. The term 'chromosome' was coined by ........in ………..

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  15. The term ............... is used for the group of characteristics tha...

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  16. Mitochondria are often called as the ……… of the cell.

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  17. The term 'plastid' was first used by ....... include the cell organel...

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  18. The lamellae, known as grana are the centres of ......... reaction of...

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  19. Ribosomes are the sites of .......... Synthesis.

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  20. Lysosomes are commonly called ……..

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