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What is the primary function of the large central vacuole in plant cells?

  • To maintain turgor pressure and support the cell structure (correct)
  • To transmit impulses between cells
  • To store long-term energy reserves
  • To aid in cell division
  • Which of the following is a key difference between plant and animal cells?

  • Both plant and animal cells have a large central vacuole
  • Animal cells have centrioles, while plant cells do not
  • Plant cells have chloroplasts, while animal cells do not
  • Plant cells have a rigid cell wall, while animal cells do not (correct)
  • What is the primary function of plasmodesmata in plant cells?

  • To aid in the transport of oxygen through the plant
  • To allow communication between neighboring plant cells (correct)
  • To protect the plant against pathogens
  • To store starch for long-term energy reserves
  • Which of the following is a type of specialized animal cell?

    <p>Nerve cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of glycogen in animal cells?

    <p>To serve as a short-term energy reserve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the cell membrane?

    <p>To control the movement of substances into and out of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a type of cell?

    <p>Mitotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>To modify and package proteins and lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is involved in protein synthesis?

    <p>Ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the nucleus?

    <p>To contain the genetic material and control the cell's activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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