The model shows a type of cell.

Which best describes the function of the structures that are labelled P and L?
A.
Structure P controls what enters and exits the cell, and structure L makes food for the cell.

B.
Structure P holds all the parts of the cell, and structure L provides rigid support for the cell.

C.
Structure P makes food for the cell, and structure L stores the genetic instructions for the cell.

D.
Structure P creates the energy for the cell, and structure L controls what enters and exits the cell.

1 answer

To determine which option best describes the function of the structures labelled P and L, we need to consider the typical functions of key cellular structures. Without the visual reference of the model, we can interpret the common roles of cellular components.

  1. Structure P could represent the mitochondria, which create energy for the cell, or it could represent chloroplasts which are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

  2. Structure L likely refers to the cell membrane or plasma membrane, which indeed controls what enters and exits the cell.

Based on these typical functions:

  • Option A suggests that P is a membrane and L is a chloroplast or similar structure, which is not common.
  • Option B suggests that P is the cytoplasm or similar, and L is the cell wall, which typically applies to plant cells.
  • Option C suggests that P is a chloroplast (making food) and L is the nucleus (storing genetic instructions).
  • Option D suggests that P is a mitochondrion (creating energy) and L is a membrane (controlling entry and exit).

Given the typical cellular functions, Option D seems to be the most suitable if P is the mitochondrion and L is the plasma membrane:

A. Structure P controls what enters and exits the cell, and structure L makes food for the cell.

B. Structure P holds all the parts of the cell, and structure L provides rigid support for the cell.

C. Structure P makes food for the cell, and structure L stores the genetic instructions for the cell.

D. Structure P creates the energy for the cell, and structure L controls what enters and exits the cell.

Thus, the correct answer is D: Structure P creates the energy for the cell, and structure L controls what enters and exits the cell.