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plant cell

Plant cells are eukaryotic cells present in green plants, characterized by several unique features such as:

  1. Cell Wall:

    • A rigid layer composed of cellulose, providing support and protection to the cell.

  2. Plastids:

    • Chloroplasts: Responsible for photosynthesis, containing chlorophyll.

    • Chromoplasts: Synthesize and store pigments.

    • Leucoplasts: Involved in storing starch, lipids, and proteins.

  3. Vacuoles:

    • Large, fluid-filled sacs that store water, nutrients, and waste products.

    • Maintain turgor pressure, supporting the cell structure.

  4. Other Characteristics:

    • Typically have a fixed shape due to the cell wall.

    • Undergo cell division through mitosis, forming a cell plate during cytokinesis to create new cell walls.