5 Questions
What are the three types of food storage products found in plant cells? Provide examples for each type.
a) Starch (e.g. grains or granules), b) Proteins, c) Fixed oil & fats
What are the substances present inside the plant cell that can be identified by microscopical examination, physical characters, and chemical tests?
The cell contents
What are the by-products of metabolism found in plant cells? Provide examples of each.
a) Crystals, b) Gums, Mucilages & pectins, Resins & Resin Combination, Volatile oils, Alkaloids, Glycosides, Antibiotics, Aflatoxins, Vitamins, Enzymes
Where is starch widely distributed in plants? Provide examples of plant parts where starch is abundantly present.
Starch is widely distributed in all plants except some lower plants as fungi and algae. It is abundantly present in roots, rhizomes, certain seeds, and fruits.
What are the properties of starch? Provide at least three physical characteristics of starch.
- It occurs as white odourless powder with starchy taste. 2) It is homogenous. 3) It is insoluble in cold water but forms gel on boiling with water followed by cooling.
Test your knowledge of medicinal plant cell content with this quiz. Explore the substances found inside plant cells and how they can be identified through microscopic examination, physical characteristics, and chemical tests.
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