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What is the main function of the nucleus in plant cells?
What is the main function of the nucleus in plant cells?
What is the function of leucoplasts in plant cells?
What is the function of leucoplasts in plant cells?
Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of proteins in plant cells?
Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of proteins in plant cells?
Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration in plant cells?
Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration in plant cells?
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What is the main function of the endoplasmic reticulum in plant cells?
What is the main function of the endoplasmic reticulum in plant cells?
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Study Notes
Nucleus Function
- Acts as the control center of the cell, housing genetic material (DNA).
- Regulates cellular activities, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
- Coordinates the synthesis of RNA and ribosomes, essential for protein production.
Leucoplasts Function
- Specialized organelles involved in the storage of starches, oils, and proteins.
- Primarily found in non-photosynthetic tissues of plants.
- Play a crucial role in energy handling and nutrient storage.
Protein Synthesis Organelle
- Ribosomes are responsible for synthesizing proteins.
- Can be found free-floating in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.
- Translate mRNA into polypeptide chains, forming proteins necessary for cell structure and function.
ATP Production Organelle
- Mitochondria are the organelles responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration.
- Convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of the cell.
- Involved in aerobic respiration, utilizing oxygen to maximize energy output.
Endoplasmic Reticulum Function
- Functions as a transport network within the cell, facilitating the movement of materials.
- Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is studded with ribosomes for protein synthesis, while smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification processes.
- Plays a role in the modification and folding of proteins before they are dispatched to their destination.
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Test your knowledge of plant anatomy with this quiz covering topics from botany lectures 1 & 2. Choose the most correct answer for each question.
