Parts of a Plant Cell

Question 1

Give the names of the organelles in a plant and their functions.

Answer 1

1. Vacuole - Stores substances and helps the cell keep its shape.
2. Cell Membrane - Regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
3. Cell wall - Provides structure and support for the plant cell.
4. Cytoplasm - Viscous substance where chemical reactions take place.
5. Ribosome - Protein synthesis
6. Nucleus - Contains the cell’s DNA
7. Chloroplast - Absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis
8. Mitochondria - Cellular respiration