Plant Cells & Functions Flashcards

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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Gives shape and support to the cell

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What is the function of the vacuole?

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It stores water and mineral salts in the cell sap

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What is the function of chloroplast?

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It contains a green pigment called chlorophyll which is needed to carry out photosynthesis

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Root hair cells

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Shape of the cell is extended to increase the surface area in contact with the soil to allow more water and minerals to be taken in

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Leaf cells

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Contain chloroplast which traps sunlight and allows photosynthesis to work

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Water carrying cells (xylem)

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They sit on top of each other to carry water in plants and the cells run in tubes from the roots and into the veins of the leaf. This forms a very effective transport system

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