A student is constructing a model of a plant cell. Which of the following accurately describes the function of the cell wall in the plant cell model?

Question

(5 Points)

The cell wall acts as a protective barrier, helping the cell maintain its shape and providing structural support.

The cell wall stores water and nutrients for later use.

C) The cell wall synthesizes proteins necessary for cell division.

D) The cell wall regulates the movement of molecules into and out of the cell.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A) The cell wall acts as a protective barrier, helping the cell maintain its shape and providing structural support.

The cell wall is primarily responsible for maintaining the structural integrity of the plant cell, providing support, and protecting it from mechanical stress and pathogens. The other options describe functions associated with different components of the cell, such as vacuoles (for storage) or the cell membrane (for regulating movement of molecules).