# NCERT Class 9 Science Chapter 2 Cell: The Building Block of Life Solutions: In-Text and Exercise Questions Explained | SwaVid

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# Cell: The Building Block of Life

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Chapter 2 · Class 9 Science

This chapter, 'Cell: The Building Block of Life', delves into the fundamental unit of all living organisms: the cell. It covers the discovery of the cell, the basic components of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and the specific functions of various cell organelles. Understanding the cell is crucial for comprehending the complexity and organization of life itself.

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- Robert Hooke discovered cells in 1665.
- He observed thin slices of cork under his self-designed microscope.
- He noticed small, box-like compartments, which he called 'cells' (from the Latin word 'cellula' meaning 'a little room').
- NCERT Class 9 Science textbook: Exploration : Chapter 2: Cell: The Building Block of Life

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