Question

plant cell homeostasis
plant cells contain many organelles that work together as a system. these structures contribute to the function of the entire cell by allowing the cell to get nutrients, grow, reproduce, and remove waste. the diagram shows a plant cell with a mitochondrion, nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, and chloroplast labelled.
which statement best describes how the cell wall contributes to maintaining homeostasis in a plant cell?
a. the cell wall stores the dna instructions for cell
b. the cell wall transports organelles throughout the cell
c. the cell wall maintains the strength and rigidity of the cell
d. the cell wall prevents any harmful substances from entering the cell

Explanation:

The cell wall in a plant cell provides structural support, maintaining the strength and rigidity of the cell which is crucial for homeostasis. DNA is stored in the nucleus, not the cell wall. Organelle transport is mainly facilitated by the cytoskeleton and cytoplasm, not the cell wall. The cell wall is not a perfect barrier to prevent all harmful substances from entering as it has pores and is more about structural - support rather than strict substance - exclusion.

Answer:

C. The cell wall maintains the strength and rigidity of the cell