Onions vs Celery Cells Flashcards
1
Q
onion vs celery color
A
onions are purple, celery is green
2
Q
shape difference
A
onions- oval/ rounded edges
celery- rectangular
3
Q
structure difference
A
Onions are deeply pigmented with thick cell walls, while celery cells are packed closely with green hues at the edges
4
Q
How does the size and shape difference affect them?
A
larger= more synthesis of complex biological molecules
smaller= easier transport of materials
5
Q
How does the purple pigmentation arise?
A
anthocyanin
6
Q
How does the green pigmentation arise?
A
chlorophyll
7
Q
How are plant cells oriented?
A
against gravity, as the grow upright
