Plant Cells Flashcards
1
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Cell Wall
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Since plants do not have a skeleton, their structure and strength come from individual cells. Each cell’s wall, made of strong cellulose, contributes to the overall support.
2
Q
Vacuole
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The vacuole fills with water, similar to a water balloon inside a paper bag. As the vacuole fills, the cell expands. If the vacuole loses water, the cell loses internal pressure, causing the plant to wilt.
3
Q
Chloroplast
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Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll. It is in the chloroplast where carbon dioxide and water are combined using energy from the sun to create sugar and oxygen.
