yr 8 science plant cell

What makes up a plant cell?

Plant cells often have a regular shape. They have the same cell components as animal cells:a nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm and mitochondria.

They also have these extra three as well:

• Cell wall: a tough outer layer of the cell, which contains cellulose to provide strength and support to the plant.

• Vacuole: a space inside the cytoplasm that contains a watery liquid called cell sap. It keeps the cell firm.

• Chloroplasts: structures found in the cells of green parts of plants only (leaves and stems) which contain a green pigment called chlorophyll in which photosynthesis occurs.