Palisade Mesophyll Cell Flashcards
State the function of a palisade mesophyll cell
Palisade mesophyll cells are found on the upper surface of a leaf.
Primary job is performing photosynthesis
Describe the function of a cell wall in a palisade mesophyll cell
Provides structural support and rigidity
Describe the function of a Plasma membrane in a palisade mesophyll cell
Regulating passage of materials into and out of the cell
Describe the function of chlorplasts in a palisade mesophyll cell
location of photosynthesis
Describe the function of a vacuole in a palisade mesophyll cell
water filled sac that helps maintain cell turgidity
Describe the function of a nucleus in a palisade mesophyll cell
Holds DNA, the genetic code for making proteins.
Also has the nucleolus, where ribosomes are synthesized.
Describe the function of a mitochondria in a palisade mesophyll cell
Site of cellular respiration, where glucose chemical energy coverts to ATP
Describe the function of the nucleus in an exocrine gland cell
contains the genetic code (Used to make proteins), and Nucleolus (Where ribosomes are synthesized).
Describe the function of the mitochondria in an exocrine gland cell
Location of cellular respiration used to make ATP.
ATP can then be used to fuel protein synthesis, transport, and secretion processes.
Describe the function of the Golgi App in an exocrine gland cell
Modifies proteins before they are used/stored/released
Describe the function of lysosomes in an exocrine gland cell
Contains digestive enzymes that can be used to break apart cellular debris and waste
Describe the function of vesicles in an exocrine gland cell
Transport materials within the cell and out of the cell via exocytosis
Describe the function of the ER in an exocrine gland cell
Ribosomes on the rough ER synthesize proteins
which are then moved through the ER
and are packaged into vesicles for transport
