NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
(2.1) Which of the following structures helps maintain the shape of a plant cell even when water is scarce?
A
cell wall
B
endoplasmic reticulum
C
Golgi apparatus
D
plasma membrane
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The large central vacuole is surrounded by its own membrane and contains water and dissolved substances. Its primary role is to maintain pressure against the inside of the cell wall, giving the cell shape and helping to support the plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -The central vacuole contains cell sap that is surrounded by a single layer membrane called the tonoplast. The central vacuole’s main function is to maintain turgor pressure within the plant cell. This helps the plant cell to maintain its shape.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plant cells contain vacuoles. Most adult plant cells have one large vacuole that takes up more than 30% of the cell’s volume. At certain times and conditions the vacuole takes up as much as 80% of the cell’s volume! In addition to storing wastes and water, the vacuole also helps to support the cell.

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