Biology - Plants

What is cytoplasm?

Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance found inside a cell

Cell Membrane

A flexible layer that controls what enters and leaves the cell and gives it shape

Cell Wall

A rigid wall made of cellulose that supports a plant cell

Chloroplast

The site of photosynthesis which makes food for the plant

Permanent Vacuole

A membrane bound space filled with cell sap, dissolved sugar and ions

Mitochondria

The site of respiration reactions

Carpel

The female sex organs

Stigma

Where pollen grains stick

Style

Where pollen tube grows to transfer pollen nucleus to ovule

Ovary

Contains the ovules which contain the ova

Stamen

The male sex organs

Filament

Holds anthers high up in flower so that insects and wind can reach the pollen

Anther

Makes the pollen

Petals

Protect the sex organs and attract insects