12 Questions
What is the main function of the cell wall in a plant cell?
Providing shape and protection to the cell
How do autotrophs obtain energy?
By getting energy from the sun
Who first proposed that all plants are made of cells?
Matthias Schleiden
Which organelle is responsible for converting sunlight into food in plant cells?
Chloroplast
In photosynthesis, what is the function of the light-dependent reactions?
Obtain energy from sunlight
What significant advancement in plant biology occurred in the 1970s according to the text?
Development of genetically modified plants
What distinguishes plant cells from animal cells based on the text?
Presence of a cell wall
Which individual played a significant role in identifying and naming chloroplasts?
Andreas Schimper
What is the primary function of the central vacuole in plant cells?
Storing water and nutrients
What was the significance of the 1970s advancement by Marc Van Montagu and Jeff Schell in plant biology?
Developing a method for inserting foreign genes in plants
What is the main source of energy for autotrophs according to the text?
Sunlight
In which process do plants and other organisms synthesize food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water?
Photosynthesis
Learn about the basic unit of life for plants, the plant cell, and how it differs from animal cells. Explore the functions of organelles like the cell wall and chloroplasts, which are crucial for plant cell processes.
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