Plant Cells

Question 1

Cell wall

Answer 1

A tough outer layer of the cell, which contains cellulose to provide strength and support to the plant.

Question 2

Vacuole

Answer 2

A space inside the cytoplasm that contains a watery liquid called cell sap. It keeps the cell firm.

Question 3

Chloroplasts

Answer 3

Contains chlorophyll which is needed for photosynthesis.

Question 4

Nucleus

Answer 4

This contains the genetic material (DNA) of the organism and controls the cell’s activities.

Question 5

Cell membrane

Answer 5

A flexible outer layer that surrounds the cell and controls which substances can pass into and out from it.

Question 6

Mitochondria

Answer 6

Organelles that contain the enzymes for respiration, and where most energy is released in respiration.

Question 7

Nuclear membrane

Answer 7

Separate the chromosomes from the cell’s cytoplasm and other contents.

Question 8

Cytoplasm

Answer 8

The jelly-like liquid that makes up most of the cell in which chemical reactions happen.

Question 9

Rough ER

Answer 9

To produce proteins for the rest of the cell to function.

Question 10

Ribosomes

Answer 10

Tiny organelles where protein synthesis occurs.

Question 11

What are the 10 parts of a plant cell?

Answer 11

Cell wall
Vacuole
Chloroplasts
Nucleus
Cell membrane
Mitochondria
Nuclear membrane
Cytoplasm
Rough ER
Ribosomes