Plant Cell Morphology🌱

Cell

Basic unit for/of life

Cell wall

Supports cell structure, provides protection

Cell membrane - plasma membrane

controls the movement of substances in and out the cell, consists of lipid bilayer that is semi-permeable.

Nucleus

Contains genetic material, consists of nuclear envelope (with pores) and nucleolus.

Nuclear envelope

Serves as barrier between nucleus and cytoplasm, consists of two lipid bilayer membrane with pores.

Nuclear pores

Found on the nuclear envelope, allows passage and diffusion of small molecules and ions in or out of the nucleus.

Nucleoplasm

Viscous fluids found within nucleus

Nucleolus

Produce and assemble ribosomes, also where ribosomal RNA genes are transcribed

Cytoplasm

Gel-like fluid found within cell, holds organelles and protects

Vacuole

Organelle where food, water, and waste is stored.

Golgi apparatus

Transports, sorts, and modifies both proteins and lipids (by adding carbohydrates). It packages proteins into membrane-bound vesicles before sending to their destination.

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)

Organelle which is studded with ribosomes, folds and packages proteins and sends these to the Golgi Apparantus.

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)

Not bound by ribosomes. Synthesizes lipids, including cholesterol and phospholipids, used in the production of new cellular membrane.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Responsible for folding protein molecules into sacs called CISTERNAE. Involved in protein photosynthesis and processing in cell.