This video tutorial provides an overview of plant cells, highlighting their major structures and functions. It covers the cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, central vacuole, Golgi apparatus, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, cytoskeleton, and centrosomes. Each component's role in the cell's overall function is briefly explained, offering a foundational understanding of plant cell biology.

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

• To transport proteins

• To provide strength and structural support

• To store genetic information

• To produce energy

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Which structure separates the plant cell from its external environment?

• Cell wall

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Cell membrane

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What is the main role of the central vacuole in plant cells?

• Energy production

• Storage and maintaining plant shape

• Genetic information storage

• Protein synthesis

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Which organelle is known as the packaging and shipping center of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

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What is the primary function of ribosomes in the cell?

• To store lipids

• To produce energy

• To translate RNA into proteins

• To detoxify the cell

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What distinguishes rough endoplasmic reticulum from smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

• Presence of ribosomes

• Detoxification

• Production of ATP

• Storage of genetic material

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Where is the DNA stored and protected in a plant cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Golgi apparatus

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Which organelle is referred to as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Golgi apparatus

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

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What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To convert sunlight into energy

• To detoxify the cell

• To produce proteins

• To store genetic information

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What role do centrosomes play in cell division?

• They store lipids

• They produce ATP

• They convert sunlight into energy

• They produce microtubules and help in cell division

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