Question

Write the functions of each of the following:

a. Cell wall b. Cell membrane c. Cytoplasm

Answer 1

The functions of the following are:

a. Cell wall:

1. It provides rigidity and mechanical support to plant cells.
2. It protects the plant cell against injury and prevents entry of germs.
3. It is freely permeable and allows nutrients to enter the cell.

b. Cell membrane

1. Provides protection to the cell.
2. Transport selective transportation of materials like nutrients in and out of the cell.

c. Cytoplasm

1. It is a site where all cellular functions and different chemical reactions occur.
2. It contains all cell organelles.
3. Cellular energy generation and utilization occurs here.
4. Absorption of nutrients occur here.