Plant Cell Quiz

Imagine a busy airport terminal. What is a function in the terminal similar to the cell membrane?

• Regulation of entry and exit of passengers and goods

• Storing luggage, similar to storing energy

• Announce flight schedules, similar to producing hormones

• Provide structural support to the building

A city's power plant generates energy for all its residents. Which organelle serves a similar function?

• Ribosomes

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• Convert carbon dioxide into sugars through photosynthesis

• Produce hormones

• Store genetic information

• Regulate cell division

Imagine you are a botanist studying various plants in a rainforest. You come across a unique plant species and are curious about the composition of its cell wall. What is the primary component you would expect to find in the cell wall of this plant's cells?

• Cellulose

• Chlorophyll

• Starch

• Lignin

Imagine a gardener waiting for the right season to plant their seeds. Which hormone ensures the seeds remain dormant until the conditions are perfect for growth?

• Cytokinins

• Ethylene

• Abscisic acid

• Gibberellins

Imagine you are a gardener, and you want your plants to grow healthy and strong. Which hormone would you be most interested in due to its role in regulating growth and development?

• Auxin
• Ethylene
• Cytokinin
• Gibberellin

What is the effect of ethylene on fruit ripening?

• It triggers the ripening process

• It delays the ripening process

• It has no effect on ripening

• It causes the fruit to rot

What is the debate among botanists regarding the significance of cells?

• Cell theory vs. Organismal theory

• Genetics vs. Evolution

• Mitosis vs. Meiosis

• Photosynthesis vs. Respiration

What is the purpose of plasmodesmata in plant cells?

• Regulate temperature

• Produce oxygen

• Store water and nutrients

• Allow communication between cells

What role do vacuoles play in plant cells?

• They synthesize proteins

• They store water, nutrients, and waste products

• They convert glucose into energy

• They control cell division