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Match the following parts of a plant cell with their functions:
Match the following parts of a plant cell with their functions:
Plasmodesmata = Connects two plant cells Cell wall = Maintains cell shape Central Vacuole = Stores pigments Chloroplast = Site of photosynthesis
Match the following organelles with their descriptions:
Match the following organelles with their descriptions:
Cytoplasm = Gel-like substance inside the cell Nucleus = Contains chromatin and nucleolus Golgi apparatus = Modifies and packages proteins Mitochondria = Powerhouse of the cell
Match the following components of the endoplasmic reticulum with their characteristics:
Match the following components of the endoplasmic reticulum with their characteristics:
Smooth ER = Involved in lipid synthesis Rough ER = Studded with ribosomes Cytoskeleton = Provides structural support Peroxisome = Breaks down fatty acids
Match the following structures with their roles in plant cells:
Match the following structures with their roles in plant cells:
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Match the following plant cell components with their functions in cell maintenance:
Match the following plant cell components with their functions in cell maintenance:
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Study Notes
Parts of a Plant Cell
- Plasmodesmata: Facilitate communication and exchange of substances between adjacent plant cells through small channels.
- Cell Wall: Composed of cellulose, it provides structural support, protects against mechanical stress, and maintains the cell shape.
- Plasma Membrane: Semi-permeable barrier that regulates the entry and exit of substances, essential for cell homeostasis.
- Cytoplasm: Jelly-like substance that fills the cell, containing organelles and facilitating cellular processes.
- Central Vacuole: Large, membrane-bound compartment that stores nutrients and waste products; crucial for maintaining turgor pressure against the cell wall.
- Cytoskeleton: Network of protein filaments (microtubules, intermediate filaments, microfilaments) that maintain cell shape, assist with intracellular transport, and enable cell division.
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER):
- Smooth ER: Lacks ribosomes; involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification processes.
- Rough ER: Studded with ribosomes; plays a key role in the synthesis and packaging of proteins.
- Nucleus: Encases genetic material (chromatin); features a double-membraned nuclear envelope and a nucleolus for ribosome production.
- Chloroplast: Organelles containing chlorophyll that capture light energy for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into chemical energy.
- Plastid: A category of organelles that store pigments and play roles in photosynthesis and storage (e.g., starch).
- Ribosomes: Protein synthesis machinery, can be free-floating in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough ER.
- Golgi Apparatus: Stacks of membranes that modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.
- Mitochondria: Energy-producing organelles that generate ATP through cellular respiration, often termed the powerhouse of the cell.
- Peroxisome: Contains enzymes that detoxify harmful substances and metabolize fatty acids, playing a role in cellular metabolism.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of a plant cell with this quiz. Learn about each part's function and structure, from the cell wall to the central vacuole. Perfect for biology students at any level looking to understand plant cell biology.
