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GS Answer Writing – The Cell । Blood groups, Composition and Functions of Blood । Hormones । Translation
Characteristic | Plant Cells | Animal Cells |
Cell Wall | Present | Absent |
Shape | Generally rectangular or square-shaped | Generally round or irregularly shaped |
Vacuole | Large central vacuole | Small or multiple vacuoles |
Plastids | Present (for photosynthesis) | Absent |
Energy Storage | In form of Starch (in chloroplasts) | In form of Glycogen (in cytoplasm) |
Centrioles | Absent | Present (during cell division) |
Nucleus | Peripheral nucleus | Central nucleus |
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The pancreas is classified as a mixed gland because it has both endocrine and exocrine functions.
Exocrine Function | Endocrine Function |
Majority of pancreas; Secretes digestive enzymes and bicarbonate ions into the small intestine. These enzymes aid in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the food we consume. | Contains clusters of cells called islets of Langerhans, composed of different types of hormone-secreting cells. → secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate blood sugar levels. |
Lipase ⇒ Fat → fatty acid + Glycerol Amylase ⇒ Starch → maltose → Glucose + Glucose Proteases (including trypsin, chymotrypsin, and carboxypeptidase): Break down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. Ribonuclease and Deoxyribonuclease: Digest RNA and DNA respectively, breaking them down into nucleotides. | Alpha cells (secrete glucagon): Stimulate the liver to release stored glucose into the bloodstream, raising blood sugar levels during fasting or between meals. Beta cells (secrete insulin): Promote the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into cells, lowering blood sugar levels. Gamma cells: somatostatin → growth hormone and control secretion of glucose and insulin |
Blood is a red coloured, thick and slightly alkaline, connective tissue consisting of a fluid matrix, plasma, and formed elements.
- Plasma : 55 % :
- Water 90-92 %, Proteins , Minerals like (Na+, Ca+2, Mg+2 etc)
- Functions:
- Maintains osmotic pressure, transports hormones and fatty acids, regulates blood pH (Albumin).
- Recognizes and neutralizes pathogens, key role in the immune system (Globulins).
- Essential for blood clotting (Fibrinogen).
- Transport of digestion products, waste, and hormones.
- Maintains temperature and acid-base equilibrium in the blood.
- Electrolytes like sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, chloride, and calcium help maintain blood pH.
- Formed Elements : The cells of blood are Red Blood Corpuscles (RBC) and White Blood Corpuscles (WBC) and cell fragments, the Platelets. Blood cells are formed in the bone marrow
Erythrocytes(Red Blood corpuscle) | Transport oxygen to tissues and organs, and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs. |
Leucocytes(White Blood Corpuscles) (a) Granulocytes (72% of total white blood cell count) neutrophils (70%) eosinophils (1.5%) basophils (0.5%) (b) Agranulocytes (28%) monocytes (4%) lymphocytes (24%) | Neutrophils and Monocytes: involved in phagocytosis (Killing of any foreign pathogens ) → Innate cellular Immunity Lymphocytes : Include T cells, B cells, and natural killer (NK) cells. T cells help regulate the immune response, B cells produce antibodies, and NK cells attack infected and cancerous cells. They are involved in adaptive immunity. Eosinophils : defense against parasites and allergies, Basophils (release of inflammatory mediators). |
Platelets | Aid in blood clotting (coagulation) to prevent excessive bleeding. They aggregate at the site of injury to form a temporary plug, which, along with clotting factors, helps to stop bleeding and promote wound healing. |
Paper 4 (Comprehension part) – precis
PRECIS:
Facing the Global Climate Crisis
Climate change, caused by human emissions of greenhouse gases, is a pressing global crisis. It results in rising temperatures, more extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and threats to ecosystems, endangering human well-being and biodiversity. Addressing this crisis requires international cooperation and sustainable policies.
Day 51 | 90 Days RAS Mains 2025 Answer Writing
Day 51 | 90 Days RAS Mains 2025 Answer Writing