In: Biology
Complete the table by dragging each structure name or description into the appropriate place
Organelle | Function (s) | Structure | Plant or animal |
Central vacuole | Produces turgor pressure, recycles cell contents and contains pigments | Single membrane sac containing enzymes, acids, water soluble pigments and other solutes | Plant |
Peroxisome | Breaks down fatty acids and disposes of toxins | Single membrane sac containing enzymes, such as those that break down fatty acids | Animal and plant |
Nucleus | Double membraned organelle with pores contains DNA, proteins and RNA | Location of protein synthesis initiation and production of ribosomal subunits | Animal and plant |
Cytoskeleton | Transports organelles in the cell, maintains the cells shape and it helps connect adjacent cells | A network of protein filaments and tubules | Animal and plant |
Explanation:
Central vacuole: Central vacuole is the largest organelle occupying more space in the plant cell. It is bounded by a single membrane. It contains various substances like enzymes, acids, water soluble pigments and even waste materials of the cell. They offer the turgor pressure which helps in providing support and structure to the plant.
Since the first row of the table matches with the profile of central vacuole's structure and functions it is filled with central vacuole
Peroxisome: Peroxisomes are also single membrane bound organelles present in both plant and animal cells. Perixosomes are mainly responsible for lipid metabolism and convert cell toxic substances like hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.
Since the second row suits the characteristics of peroxisomes, it is filled with peroxisome
Nucleus: Nucleus is a double membraned organelle (has double membrane nuclear envelope) of the cell consisting of DNA, RNA, proteins (to be precise, protein RNA, ribosomal subunits production occurs in the nucleolus of the nucleus) and responsible for growth and reproduction of the cell. Nuclear membrane has "pores" which allow the transport of materials in and out of the nucleus. Protein synthesis initiation occurs in the nucleus. It is present in both plant and animal cells
Cytoskeleton: Cytoskeleton is present in both plant and animal cells which is a network of cross linked filaments and tubules that spread all throughout the cytoplasm thus maintaining the shape of the cell and helps in connecting the adjacent cells