Plant Cell Quiz

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

• To control the entry and exit of substances

• To provide support and protection

• To produce energy for the cell

• To store genetic information

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

What is the semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell called?

• Cell wall

• Plasma membrane

• Cytoplasm

• Endoplasmic reticulum

Which of the following is NOT a component of the plant cell wall?

• Cellulose

• Lignin

• Chitin

• Pectin

What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

• To synthesize proteins

• To break down waste products

• To store nutrients and waste products

• To produce energy

Which structure is responsible for the synthesis of proteins in the cell?

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

What is the gel-like substance inside the cell membrane that contains organelles called?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleoplasm

• Endoplasm

• Ectoplasm

Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell" because it produces energy?

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

What is the main component of the plant cell wall?

• Protein

• Lipid

• Cellulose

• Nucleic acid

Which of the following is a function of the Golgi apparatus in plant cells?

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins

• Breaking down cellular waste