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Which type of plastid is responsible for storing starch, fats, or proteins?
Which type of plastid is responsible for storing starch, fats, or proteins?
What are the colored plastids that contain pigments such as red and yellow called?
What are the colored plastids that contain pigments such as red and yellow called?
What is the primary function of chlorophyll found in chloroplasts?
What is the primary function of chlorophyll found in chloroplasts?
What distinguishes the interior structure of chloroplasts?
What distinguishes the interior structure of chloroplasts?
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What kind of ribosomes are found in prokaryotic cells?
What kind of ribosomes are found in prokaryotic cells?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of plastid?
Which of the following is NOT a type of plastid?
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What is the role of quantasomes found in chloroplasts?
What is the role of quantasomes found in chloroplasts?
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Which component of ribosomes forms a 'cap' on the flat surface of its larger subunit?
Which component of ribosomes forms a 'cap' on the flat surface of its larger subunit?
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What are the two subunits of bacterial ribosomes?
What are the two subunits of bacterial ribosomes?
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What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?
What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?
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What is the primary role of the Golgi body?
What is the primary role of the Golgi body?
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How does smooth endoplasmic reticulum differ from rough endoplasmic reticulum?
How does smooth endoplasmic reticulum differ from rough endoplasmic reticulum?
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What defines the outer structure of mitochondria?
What defines the outer structure of mitochondria?
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What is a key feature of lysosomes?
What is a key feature of lysosomes?
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What is not a component of the Golgi body?
What is not a component of the Golgi body?
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What role do vacuoles play in a cell?
What role do vacuoles play in a cell?
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What is the main function of the cell wall in plant cells?
What is the main function of the cell wall in plant cells?
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What component makes up the protoplasm in plant cells?
What component makes up the protoplasm in plant cells?
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Which statement is true regarding the composition of the cell membrane?
Which statement is true regarding the composition of the cell membrane?
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What is the role of plasmodesmata in plant cells?
What is the role of plasmodesmata in plant cells?
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Which component of protoplasm contains 90% water in its active state?
Which component of protoplasm contains 90% water in its active state?
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Which of the following organelles is NOT found in the cytoplasm of a plant cell?
Which of the following organelles is NOT found in the cytoplasm of a plant cell?
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What is the primary protective feature of the plasma membrane?
What is the primary protective feature of the plasma membrane?
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Which of the following statements regarding the cell wall is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the cell wall is correct?
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Study Notes
Plant Cell Structure
- Plant cells are composed of three distinct parts: cell wall, protoplasm, and vacuole.
- Protoplasm (cytoplasm + nucleus) is the living component of the plant cell.
- The protoplasm consists of cytoplasm and nucleus and is enclosed by the cell membrane (also called plasmalemma).
- The cytoplasm contains several organelles (like mitochondria, plastids, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, lysosomes).
- Water is the major component of protoplasm (around 90%).
- Protoplasm communicates with neighboring protoplasts via plasmodesmata (small openings in the cell wall).
- Protoplasts consist of organic and inorganic materials.
Cell Wall
- The cell wall is a non-living protective layer outside the cell membrane, present in plant cells, bacteria, fungi, and algae.
- Cell wall synthesis is controlled by Golgi bodies.
- Bacterial cell walls are made of proteins and non-cellulosic carbs, while most plant cell walls are composed of cellulose.
- The cell wall provides mechanical support and a defined shape to the cell.
- It protects the cell membrane and regulates water and solute movement in and out of the cell.
Cell Membrane
- The cell membrane is a thin, pliable membrane that serves as a protective covering for the cell.
- It's mainly composed of proteins and lipids, but sometimes polysaccharides are also found.
- This membrane facilitates nutrient entry, waste removal, and regulates the passage of materials across the cell boundary.
- It maintains a differential distribution of ions between inside and outside the cell.
Cytoplasm
- The cytoplasm is the jelly-like, semi-permeable fluid of the protoplasm excluding the nucleus, surrounded by the plasma membrane.
- It contains the organelles and non-living inclusions like vacuoles and granules.
- This is where important metabolic activities, including photosynthesis, respiration, and protein synthesis, take place.
Plastids
- Plastids are the largest cytoplasmic organelles enclosed by a double membrane.
- There are three types of plastids:
- Leucoplast: colorless plastids involved in storage (starch, fats, proteins) in plant parts with less exposure to light.
- Chromoplasts: colored plastids, commonly found in petals (giving flowers color).
- Chloroplasts: the most prominent plastid type containing chlorophyll, responsible for the green color of plants.
- Chloroplasts are involved in harnessing solar energy and converting it into potential energy, vital for photosynthesis.
- The interior of chloroplasts is divided into stroma and grana.
Chloroplast (details)
- Chlorophyll within chloroplasts allows them to capture solar energy and convert it to chemical energy.
- Chloroplasts are enveloped by two membranes, one surrounding an interior space called the stroma.
- The chloroplast's stroma contains flattened sacs called thylakoids arranged in stacks called grana.
- Quantasomes are the smallest units in thylakoids involved in photochemical reactions.
Ribosomes
- Ribosomes are submicroscopic organelles involved in protein synthesis.
- They exist in all cells, either attached to the endoplasmic reticulum or free in the cytoplasm.
- Prokaryotic ribosomes are 70S, while eukaryotic ribosomes are 80S.
- Ribosomes are composed of a large and small subunit.
- During protein synthesis, multiple ribosomes may assemble on mRNA, called polyribosomes.
Mitochondria
- Mitochondria are sausage-shaped or thread-like organelles within the cytoplasm.
- They're often referred to as the powerhouse of plant cells due to their role in breaking down sugars and other complex molecules to generate usable energy.
- Mitochondria are surrounded by a double membrane: an outer and inner membrane.
- The inner membrane is folded into cristae to increase surface area for aerobic respiration.
- The space between these membranes is the perimitochondrial space.
- The inner membrane contains special particles (oxysomes) involved in aerobic respiration.
Golgi Body
- Golgi bodies (or Golgi apparatus) help transport chemical substances in and out of a plant cell.
- They consist of flattened sacs (cisternae), transition tubules, vesicles, and vacuoles.
- These are associated with secretion processes, concentrating, storing, condensing, and packaging substances for export from the cell.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
- The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) acts as a connecting network between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.
- It's a system of interconnected and convoluted sacs located in the cytoplasm.
- Based on ribosome presence, ER can be smooth (lacking ribosomes) or rough (with ribosomes).
- The ER serves as a manufacturing, storage, and transport structure for various substances, including glycogen, proteins, steroids.
Lysosomes
- Lysosomes are tiny, membrane-bound vesicles containing hydrolytic enzymes, involved in intracellular digestion.
- Often called the suicidal bags.
- Present in most animal cells and only some plant cells.
Vacuoles
- Vacuoles are sap-filled vesicles in the cytoplasm, surrounded by a membrane called the tonoplast.
- Plant cells may have more than one vacuole.
- Centrally located vacuoles in plant cells are large.
- The tonoplast acts as a semi-permeable membrane controlling the passage of substances.
- It concentrates nutrients, stores waste products and facilitates the exchange of solutes and gas between the cell and its surroundings.
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Explore the intricate structure of plant cells, including the essential components like the cell wall, protoplasm, and vacuole. This quiz covers the functions of organelles and the significance of cell wall composition. Test your knowledge on cellular communication and the key elements that make up plant cells.
