Exploring Plant Cell Structure and Functions

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

• To produce energy

• To store genetic information

• To protect the cytoplasm from the outside environment

• To perform photosynthesis

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Which organelle is known as the command center of the cell?

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

• Mitochondrion

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What is the function of ribosomes in the plant cell?

• To produce proteins

• To store water

• To perform photosynthesis

• To generate energy

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondrion

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Vacuole

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What pigment is found in chloroplasts that gives plants their green color?

• Chlorophyll

• Anthocyanin

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

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

• To store nutrients, waste products, and other chemicals

• To produce proteins

• To perform photosynthesis

• To generate energy

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What is the Golgi complex often compared to in a cell?

• A post office

• A command center

• A powerhouse

• A food factory

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What is the process of assembling a protein called?

• Translation

• Transcription

• Replication

• Photosynthesis

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Where does the process of protein synthesis begin in the plant cell?

• Golgi complex

• Nucleolus

• Nucleus

• Mitochondrion

What happens to proteins after they are synthesized on the rough ER?

• They are packed into vesicles and sent to the Golgi complex

• They are stored in the vacuole

• They are broken down for energy

• They are used for photosynthesis

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