Question

plant cells parts and functions: quiz prep
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1. what is considered the \control center\ of the cell and houses all genetic information?
2. what is the function of the cytoplasm?
3. what parts of a plant cell are found only in plant cells, not in animal cells?
4. what part of the cell houses the organelles that perform photosynthesis?
5. what is the function of the mitochondria?
6. what is the plant cells \shipping and receiving center\?
7. what is the difference between the cell wall and the cell membrane?
8. the ribosomes build proteins and can be compared to what?
9. what dominates the center of the cell?
10. what is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Explanation:

1. Identifies the cell's genetic control hub.
2. Describes the cytoplasm's core role in cell function.
3. Lists structures unique to plant cells.
4. Names the organelle for photosynthesis.
5. States the mitochondria's key energy role.
6. Identifies the cell's transport and processing organelle.
7. Contrasts the two structures' traits and roles.
8. Provides a common analogy for ribosomes.
9. Names the large central plant cell structure.
10. Covers the ER's two main functional roles.

Answer:

1. The nucleus
2. It is a gel-like substance that fills the cell, suspends organelles, and serves as the site for many cellular chemical reactions.
3. Cell wall, chloroplasts, and large central vacuole
4. Chloroplasts
5. It is the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for producing energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
6. The Golgi apparatus (or Golgi body)
7. The cell wall is a rigid, non-living structure made of cellulose that surrounds the cell membrane, providing structural support and shape to plant cells; the cell membrane is a flexible, living lipid bilayer that controls the movement of substances in and out of all cells.
8. A factory (or a chef, as they assemble proteins like a factory/chef assembles products/food)
9. The large central vacuole (in mature plant cells)
10. There are two types: rough ER (with ribosomes) synthesizes and transports proteins, while smooth ER synthesizes lipids, detoxifies substances, and stores calcium ions.