The Fundamental Unit of Life class 9 Notes
The Fundamental Unit of Life class 9 Notes Introduction All living organisms like plants, animals, and human beings are made up of tiny microscopic structures called cells . The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life . This means: It forms the structure of all living bodies. It performs all the functions necessary for life such as respiration, nutrition, and reproduction. Discovery of Cell The cell was first discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665 while observing a thin slice of cork under a microscope. Later, Anton van Leeuwenhoek observed living cells in pond water. Cell Theory The cell theory was proposed by: Matthias Schleiden Theodor Schwann According to the Cell Theory: 1) All living organisms are made up of cells. 2) The cell is the basic unit of life. 3) All cells arise from pre-existing cells. Why Are Cells Important? Every plant, animal, and human body is made up of cells. Cells carry out ...