Cellular Organelles and Their Functions

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What are the substances that can be impregnated in cell walls?

Water, mineral ions, and pectic substances

Lignin, cutin, and suberin (correct)

Silicon dioxide, waxes, and cellulose microfibrils

Proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates

What is the primary role of the nucleus in a cell?

Providing skeletal support

Participating in photosynthesis

Regulating the formation of enzyme molecules (correct)

Transforming complex organic substances into simpler chemical combinations

What is the primary function of the nucleus?

To transform complex organic substances into simpler chemical combinations

To provide skeletal support, storage, and protection for the cell

To regulate the formation of enzyme molecules (correct)

To participate in photosynthesis

Which organelle is responsible for intracellular nutrition and the hydrolysis of reserve substances?

Lysosomes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organelles is involved in the neo-formation of the cell membrane?

Golgi complex Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of vacuoles in a plant cell?

Hydration and mineral element supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of chondriosomes in cells?

To participate in the process of oxidation of metabolites Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is involved in biosynthesis of galacturonic acids?

Golgi complex Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of plastids in a plant cell?

Participating in photosynthesis and other metabolic processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ribosomes in cells?

To participate in the process of protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of microvacuoles in a plant cell?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of vacuoles?

They are the water reservoir of the cell and contain mineral salts and organic molecules Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of chondriosomes in a cell?

Transforming complex organic substances into simpler chemical combinations Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tonoplast in cells?

To delimit the vacuole and allow the passage of water and small-molecule substances Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH of the vacuolar juice?

Highly acidic Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of proteins?

Ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of aleurone granules in cells?

To represent the protidic reserves in cells and be consumed by the embryo during seed germination Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the tonoplast in a plant cell?

Delimiting the vacuole and allowing the passage of water and small-molecule substances Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of microvacuoles?

They can only be seen under a microscope after treating the cell with specific vital dyes in dilute solutions Signup and view all the answers

What substances can be found in the vacuolar juice of a plant cell?

Mineral salts and organic molecules Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Plant cells have cell walls made of cellulose microfibrils, protein microfibrils, pectic substances, water, and mineral ions.
Cell walls can be impregnated with substances such as lignin, cutin, suberin, waxes, and silicon dioxide.
Cell walls provide skeletal support, storage, and protection for the cell, and play a role in chemical exchange with the external environment.
Plasma membranes are semi-permeable and allow the passage of water and some dissolved substances through proper and favored diffusion.
Active transport of substances through biological membranes requires energy consumption.
The cytoplasm is a complex mixture of organic and inorganic substances and is the site of many biosynthesis and biodegradation reactions.
The nucleus is surrounded by a double membrane and contains chromatin, nucleoli, and DNA.
The nucleus has a primary physiological role in regulating the formation of enzyme molecules, coordinating vital functions, and directing protein synthesis processes.
Plastids are cell organelles that are involved in photosynthesis and other metabolic processes.
Plastids include chloroplasts, chromoplasts, and leucoplasts.
Plastids are organelles found only in plant cells and are of three types: chloroplasts, chromoplasts, and leucoplasts.
Chloroplasts are the largest organelles and play a crucial role in photosynthesis.
Chromoplasts are colored and give color to flowers and fruits.
Leucoplasts are colorless and found in embryonic tissues.
Mitochondria are oval-shaped organelles that play a fundamental role in cell life by transforming complex organic substances into simpler chemical combinations.
The endoplasmic reticulum is a network of tubular canaliculi that connect fluid-filled vesicles and different cisterns.
The Golgi complex participates in the neo-formation of the cell membrane and biosynthesis of galacturonic acids.
Chondriosomes are the main energy centers of cells and participate in the process of oxidation of metabolites.
Ribosomes are ultrastructural particles that participate in the process of protein synthesis.
Lysosomes and vacuoles play a crucial role in intracellular nutrition and the hydrolysis of reserve substances.

Vacuoles start as small globular shapes in cells and enlarge as the cell matures
They merge with each other and decrease in number until only one large vacuole remains
The vacuole is the water reservoir of the cell and contains mineral salts and organic molecules
The tonoplast delimits the vacuole and allows the passage of water and small-molecule substances
Organic substances in the vacuolar juice include organic acids, carbohydrates, essential oils, alkaloids, glycosides, and tannins
The acidic pH of the vacuolar juice differs from the neutral or slightly alkaline pH of the cytoplasm
During seed maturation, the process of vacuole formation happens in the opposite direction
Aleurone granules represent the protidic reserves in cells and are consumed by the embryo during seed germination
The vacuolar juice participates in essential functions in the life of the cell, including hydration, mineral element supply, and retention of toxic substances
Microvacuoles can only be seen under a microscope after treating the cell with specific vital dyes in dilute solutions.

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Test your knowledge of plant cell organelles and their functions with this informative quiz. From the cell wall to the vacuole, this quiz covers a range of topics including plasma membranes, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and more. With 10 questions and detailed explanations, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the intricate workings of plant cells. So, get ready to flex your cellular biology muscles and see how much you really know about the fascinating world of plant cells!