Basic Structures of a Plant Cell

Cytoplasm

• the substance in a cell where all organelles are located

• arranges organelles within cell

• supports the shape of the cell

• plays a role in protecting the cell from damage

• uses storage spaces to store extra glucose produced during photosynthesis

Cell wall

• protects and maintains cells’ shape
• ensures that cell won’t burst when too much water is in it

Mitochondria

• energy center of the cell
• turns nutrients into ATP energy

Vacuoles

• responsible for intracellular digestion
• releases waste
• help with water balance

Cytoskeleton

• internal movement and structure of organelles

Genetic material

• DNA and RNA
• carries all the knowledge that makes the cell unique

Cilia/Flagella

• adapted to move cells throughout their environment

Ribosomes

• site of protein synthesis

Nucleus

• communicates with the whole cell
• is in charge of many processes that are necessary for the cell

Nucleolus

• responsible for producing ribosomes
• works hard to meet the needs of the cell

Golgi body

• packages macromolecules for transport