Easy Level:

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

a. Storage of water

b. Photosynthesis

c. Protein synthesis

d. Cellular respiration

Answer: b. Photosynthesis

Explanation: Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light
energy into chemical energy (glucose).

Which organelle is responsible for storing water and maintaining turgor pressure in plant cells?

a. Mitochondria

b. Nucleus

c. Vacuole

d. Golgi apparatus

Answer: c. Vacuole

Explanation: The central vacuole stores water and helps maintain turgor pressure, which keeps plant
cells rigid.

Medium Level:

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

a. Energy production

b. Cellular respiration

c. Structural support

d. Protein synthesis

Answer: c. Structural support

Explanation: The cell wall provides structural support and protection to plant cells.

Which organelle in plant cells is responsible for processing and packaging proteins and lipids?

a. Chloroplasts

b. Endoplasmic reticulum

c. Nucleus

d. Lysosomes

Answer: b. Endoplasmic reticulum

Explanation: The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is involved in processing and packaging proteins and lipids.

Hard Level:

How do plant cells transport water and nutrients from roots to leaves?

a. Through ribosomes

b. Via mitochondria

c. Using the xylem

d. By the Golgi apparatus

Answer: c. Using the xylem

Explanation: Plant cells use the xylem, a specialized tissue, to transport water and nutrients from the
roots to the leaves.

What is the function of the plasmodesmata in plant cells?

a. Photosynthesis

b. Protein synthesis

c. Cellular respiration

d. Communication between cells

Answer: d. Communication between cells

Explanation: Plasmodesmata are channels that allow for communication and transport between plant
cells.

Which organelle in plant cells contains enzymes for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris?

a. Chloroplasts

b. Mitochondria

c. Lysosomes

d. Nucleus

Answer: c. Lysosomes

Explanation: Lysosomes contain enzymes for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris.

What is the primary role of the nucleus in plant cells?

a. Photosynthesis

b. Cellular respiration
c. Genetic control

d. Protein synthesis

Answer: c. Genetic control

Explanation: The nucleus controls cellular activities and contains genetic material (DNA).

These questions cover various aspects of plant cell structure and function and are designed to test your
knowledge at different difficulty levels.

Which organelles in plant cells are involved in cellular respiration?

Answer: Mitochondria are primarily responsible for cellular respiration in plant cells, where glucose is
broken down to produce ATP.

10. How do plant cells regulate gas exchange and transpiration?

- Answer: Plant cells regulate gas exchange and transpiration through small openings called stomata on
the surface of leaves. Stomata open and close to control the entry of gases like carbon dioxide and the
release of water vapor

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Certainly! Here's a list of ten multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the animal cell for ICSE Class 10,
categorized by difficulty level, along with detailed explanations for each answer:

Easy Level:
What is the outermost boundary of an animal cell called?

a. Cell Wall

b. Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane)

c. Cytoplasm

d. Nucleus

Answer: b. Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane)

Explanation: The outermost boundary of an animal cell is called the Cell Membrane or Plasma
Membrane.

Which organelle is often referred to as the "powerhouse" of the cell?

a. Nucleus

b. Endoplasmic Reticulum

c. Mitochondria

d. Ribosome

Answer: c. Mitochondria

Explanation: Mitochondria are often referred to as the "powerhouses" of the cell because they produce
energy through cellular respiration.

Medium Level:

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in animal cells?

a. Golgi Apparatus

b. Lysosome
c. Ribosome

d. Nucleus

Answer: c. Ribosome

Explanation: Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in animal cells.

What is the primary function of the Golgi Apparatus in an animal cell?

a. Energy production

b. Modifying and packaging proteins and lipids

c. Synthesizing DNA

d. Storing water

Answer: b. Modifying and packaging proteins and lipids

Explanation: The Golgi Apparatus modifies and packages proteins and lipids for transport within or
outside the cell.

Hard Level:

Which organelle contains enzymes for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris in animal cells?

a. Mitochondria

b. Lysosomes

c. Nucleus

d. Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer: b. Lysosomes
Explanation: Lysosomes contain enzymes for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris in
animal cells.

In animal cells, what is the main function of centrioles?

a. Energy production

b. Cellular respiration

c. Aiding in cell division

d. Synthesizing DNA

Answer: c. Aiding in cell division

Explanation: Centrioles play a key role in cell division (mitosis) by organizing the microtubules of the
spindle apparatus.

What is the function of the cytoskeleton in animal cells?

a. Producing ATP

b. Aiding in digestion

c. Providing structural support and aiding in cell movement

d. Modifying proteins

Answer: c. Providing structural support and aiding in cell movement

Explanation: The cytoskeleton provides structural support and is involved in cell movement and
maintaining cell shape.

What is the function of the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough ER) in animal cells?

a. Synthesizing lipids

b. Modifying and packaging proteins and lipids

c. Producing ATP
d. Storing water

Answer: b. Modifying and packaging proteins and lipids

Explanation: The Rough ER has ribosomes and is involved in protein synthesis, modification, and
packaging.

These questions cover a range of topics related to animal cells, testing your knowledge at different
difficulty levels.