Plant Cell Quiz

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

• To control what enters and leaves the cell

• To provide structure and support

• To capture light energy

• To package and transport proteins

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondrion

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Golgi apparatus

What is the equation for photosynthesis?

What is the purpose of the condenser in a microscope?

• To focus the light onto the specimen

• To increase the resolution

• To hold the slides in place

• To adjust the light intensity

What is the function of the vacuole in a plant cell?

• To produce energy

• To store nutrients and waste products

• To synthesize proteins

• To control cell growth

Which part of the microscope controls the amount of light passing through the specimen?

• Ocular lens

• Objective lens

• Diaphragm

• Coarse adjustment knob

What is the green pigment called that is essential for photosynthesis?

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Anthocyanin

Which structure within the plant cell is responsible for converting glucose into energy?

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic reticulum

What is the main purpose of the eyepiece or ocular lens in a microscope?

• To focus the light on the specimen

• To magnify the image of the specimen

• To support the microscope slide

• To adjust the light intensity

Which part of the plant cell is primarily involved in the synthesis and storage of food?

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Vacuole