Question

question 4 (4 points)
match the cell parts to their function:
column a
1 _ vacuoles
2 _ lysosomes / peroxisomes
3 _ chloroplasts
4 _ mitochondria
column b
a. these organelles store and break down cellular waste
b. these organelles convert glucose and other energy molecules into atp molecules <- the energy currency of life
c. these organelles found in plant cells are the site of photosynthesis, where glucose energy molecules are produced
d. these organelles are like storage containers for important substances

Explanation:

• Vacuoles are storage organelles. They can store water, nutrients, and waste products. So, vacuoles match with option d.
• Lysosomes and peroxisomes are involved in breaking down cellular waste. Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes to break down macromolecules, and peroxisomes break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances. So, lysosomes/peroxisomes match with option a.
• Chloroplasts are present in plant cells and are the site of photosynthesis. In photosynthesis, light energy is converted into chemical energy (glucose). So, chloroplasts match with option c.
• Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. They convert glucose and other energy - rich molecules into ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the energy currency of the cell. So, mitochondria match with option b.

Answer:

1. d
2. a
3. c
4. b