Questions and Answers
How many parts are there in a plant cell?
14
What is the function of the cell wall in a plant cell?
A rigid layer that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms.
What is cytoplasm?
A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended.
What does the cell membrane do?
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What is the function of lysosomes?
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What is a vacuole?
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What is the nucleus in a plant cell?
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What is the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
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What is the nucleolus?
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What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
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What does the nuclear membrane do?
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What are ribosomes?
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What is the function of chloroplasts?
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What is the function of the Golgi body?
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Study Notes
Parts of a Plant Cell
- There are 14 distinct parts that make up a plant cell.
Cell Wall
- A rigid layer surrounding plant cells and some organisms, providing structure and support.
Cytoplasm
- Jellylike fluid within the cell that suspends organelles, allowing for cellular processes.
Cell Membrane
- Thin, flexible barrier around the cell that regulates the entry and exit of substances.
Lysosome
- Small, round structures containing enzymes that digest large food particles into smaller components.
Vacuole
- Water-filled sac serving as a storage area for nutrients, waste products, and other materials.
Nucleus
- Known as the brain of the cell; it houses genetic material and oversees cellular activities.
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Network of membranes involved in protein synthesis, characterized by ribosomes on its surface.
Nucleolus
- A dense region within the nucleus where ribosomal RNA is produced and assembled.
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Membrane network that synthesizes lipids and detoxifies certain chemicals, lacking ribosomes.
Nuclear Membrane
- Double-layered membrane that surrounds the nucleus, controlling the movement of materials in and out.
Ribosomes
- Small organelles found in the cytoplasm where protein synthesis occurs; often depicted as tiny dots.
Chloroplast
- Organelles in plant cells that capture sunlight to convert it into chemical energy via photosynthesis.
Mitochondria
- Powerhouses of the cell generating energy through cellular respiration, essential for various cellular functions.
Golgi Body
- Structure that modifies, packages, and distributes proteins and other materials received from the endoplasmic reticulum.
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