2.1.7

Plant cells

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Plant cells

In addition to the sub-cellular structures found in an animal cell, a typical plant cell also has:

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Permanent vacuole

  • A permanent vacuole is a fluid-filled sac that stores water.
  • It is enclosed in a membrane (a wall that substances can pass through).
  • It can make up as much as 90% of a plant cell’s volume.
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Chloroplasts

  • Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, which is needed for the process of photosynthesis.
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Cell wall

  • The cell wall surrounds the cell and is made of cellulose.
  • The cell wall increases the structural strength of the cell.

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1The Nature & Variety of Living Organisms

2Structure & Functions in Living Organisms

3Organism Functions

3.1Respiration

3.2Gas Exchange

3.3Transport

3.4Excretion

3.5Coordination & Response

4Reproduction & Inheritance

5Ecology

6Biological Resources

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