Plant Cell & Photosynthesis Knowledge Check

What is the function of the cell wall?

• It acts as a protective barrier that controls what enters and exits the cell.

• It provides structural support and protection to the cell.

• It serves as the cell's control center.

• It is where photosynthesis occurs.

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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Chloroplasts

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

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Where does photosynthesis occur in the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplasts

• Ribosomes

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What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

• They build the proteins necessary for the cell to function.

• They act as the storage tank of the cell.

• They serve as the cell's control center.

• They sort and package proteins.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

• It fills the cell and holds the organelles in place.

• It sorts and packages proteins and other materials.

• It converts sunlight into glucose.

• It makes lipids and breaks down toxins.

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What is the primary source of energy for living things?

• Water

• Sunlight

• Soil

• Air

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Which organisms make their own food through photosynthesis?

• Sea Urchin

• Otter

• Plants

• Fish

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What are chloroplasts?

• Green organelles in plant cells

• Blue pigments in animal cells

• Red blood cells

• Yellow enzymes in bacteria

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What is the green pigment found in chloroplasts?

• Hemoglobin

• Chlorophyll

• Melanin

• Carotene

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What gas is released during photosynthesis?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

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