Cell basics- Plant cells

Question 1

Define eukaryotic

Answer 1

A complex cell, with membrane bound organelles and a nucleus.

Question 2

Function of the Cell wall?

Answer 2

It structures and supports the cell.

Question 3

Function of the cell membrane?

Answer 3

Maintains shape, controls what enters and exists cell- vica versa

Question 4

Function of chloroplast?

Answer 4

Conduct photosynthesis

Question 5

Function of vacuole?

Answer 5

Stores cell sap. It also provides structure for the cell.

Question 6

What does chloroplast consist of?

Answer 6

Chloroplast envelope, Grana(Where photosynthesis happens), Stroma (Colourless fluid surrounding the grana within the chloroplast.)

Question 7

Function of tonoplast?

Answer 7

Membrane that surrounds the vacuole. Keeps vacuole acidic by bringing in protons.

Question 8

Function of amyloplast?

Answer 8

Responsible for synthesis and storage of starch granules. Also converts starch back into sugar when the plant needs energy.

Question 9

Function of plasmodesmata?

Answer 9

A channel through the cell wall that allows molecules and substances to move back and forth.

Question 10

Function of pits?

Answer 10

Cavities in the cell wall of Xylem. Essential components in the water transport system.

Question 11

What is the role of xylem in plants?

Answer 11

Xylem tissue is used mostly for transporting water from roots to stems and leaves but also transports other dissolved compounds.

Question 12

What is the role of phloem in plants?

Answer 12

Phloem transports the products of photosynthesis, to where it is needed for other processes e.g. growing

Question 13

xylem or phloem? Which requires energy and which is a physical process?

Answer 13

Xylem-Physical process

Phloem- Requires energy