plant cell quiz Flashcards
pants
What is the outermost layer of a plant cell called?
Cell wall
True or False: Plant cells have a cell membrane.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are found.
cytoplasm
What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Chloroplast
Which part of the plant cell contains the genetic material?
Nucleus
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT found in a plant cell? A) Chloroplast B) Mitochondria C) Centrioles D) Vacuole
C) Centrioles
What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?
Storage of substances and maintaining turgor pressure
True or False: Plant cells have smaller vacuoles compared to animal cells.
False
What structure provides support and protection to the plant cell?
Cell wall
Fill in the blank: Chloroplasts contain a green pigment called _____ that captures sunlight.
chlorophyll
What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum in a plant cell?
Synthesis of proteins and lipids
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? A) Ribosome B) Mitochondria C) Golgi apparatus D) Nucleus
B) Mitochondria
What is the function of ribosomes in plant cells?
Protein synthesis
True or False: The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is a double membrane that surrounds the nucleus.
nuclear envelope
What is the primary function of a plant cell’s cell membrane?
Regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell
Multiple Choice: Which part of the plant cell is involved in energy production? A) Chloroplast B) Ribosome C) Vacuole D) Cell wall
A) Chloroplast
What is the function of lysosomes in plant cells?
Digestion of waste materials and cellular debris
True or False: Plant cells do not have lysosomes.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for transporting materials within the cell.
endoplasmic reticulum
What is the role of the cytoskeleton in a plant cell?
Maintaining cell shape and facilitating movement
Multiple Choice: Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of ATP? A) Chloroplast B) Mitochondria C) Ribosome D) Golgi apparatus
B) Mitochondria
What is the significance of plasmodesmata in plant cells?
They allow communication and transport between adjacent cells.
Fill in the blank: The _____ stores starches, proteins, and other substances in plant cells.
vacuole