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

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