Eukaryotic Cells: Specialized Plant Cell Structures

Flashcards covering the unique structures and functions of plant cells.

Chloroplasts are the sites of __.

photosynthesis.

The central vacuole can occupy up to __ of a mature plant cell’s volume.

90%.

The membrane surrounding the central vacuole is known as __.

tonoplast.

The primary cell wall is relatively __ and flexible.

soft.

The __ is a layer of gel-like polysaccharides that holds neighboring cell walls together.

middle lamella.

Cytosol-filled channels that allow communication between plant cells are called __.

plasmodesmata.

Chloroplasts have an inner fluid-filled compartment known as __.

stroma.

Plastids such as chloroplasts and amyloplasts contain their own __.

DNA.

A __ is a type of plastid that stores starch in plants.

amyloplast.

The and provide protection and support for plant cells.

cell wall; central vacuole.