Specialised Plant Cells Flashcards

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What is the structure of palisade cells?

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  • cellulose cell wall
  • cell surface membrane
  • chloroplasts
  • cytoplasm
  • vacuole
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What is the function of palisade cells?

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  • help to absorb a large amount of sunlight and undergo photosynthesis process effectively.
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What is the structure of a guard cell?

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  • stomata
  • thick outer and inner walls
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What is the function of a guard cell?

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  • loses water and becomes less swollen as a result of osmotic forces
  • changes shape to prevent further water loss from the cell
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What is the structure of a root hair cell?

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  • vacoule
  • thin cellulose cell wall
  • nucleus
  • cell membrane
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What is the function of a root hair cell?

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  • long extensions called root hairs which increase the surface area of the cell
  • maximises the uptake of water and minerals of the cell.
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