The Plant Cell Flashcards
What is the primary function of the cell wall in a plant cell?
To provide structural support and protection.
True or False: Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the jelly-like substance inside the plant cell where organelles are found.
cytoplasm
What is the purpose of the vacuole in a plant cell?
To store nutrients and waste products, and to help maintain turgor pressure.
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
Multiple choice: What is the function of ribosomes?
To synthesize proteins.
What structure regulates the entry and exit of substances in a plant cell?
Cell membrane
True or False: Plant cells contain lysosomes.
False
What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum in a plant cell?
To synthesize proteins and lipids and to transport materials.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is involved in packaging and transporting proteins within the cell.
Golgi apparatus
What are plastids and what is their function?
Plastids are organelles that store substances and are involved in photosynthesis.
Multiple choice: Which component is responsible for the synthesis of ATP?
Mitochondria
What is the main purpose of chlorophyll in chloroplasts?
To absorb light energy for photosynthesis.
True or False: Plant cells have a flexible cell wall.
False
What is the function of the nucleolus within the nucleus of a plant cell?
To produce ribosomal RNA (rRNA).
