Plant Cell

Welcome to Plant Cells!

Cell Wall:

rigid structure that gives protection, support, and shape

Vacuole:

organelle used to store materials, such as water, food, or enzymes

Chloroplasts:

composed of numerous membranes that are used to convert solar energy into chemical energy; contains chlorophyll

Cell Membrane

forms a boundary between a cell and the surrounding environment and controls the passage of materials into and out of the cell

Nucleus

storehouse of cell's DNA

Nucleolus

produces ribosomes

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Cytoplasm

jellylike substance that contains molecules

Endoplasmic Reticulum

produces, processes, and distributes proteins

Ribosomes

links amino acids together to form proteins

Mitochondria

supplies energy and has its own ribosomes and DNA

Lysosomes

contains enzymes

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Golgi Apparatus

contains enzymes that process, sort, and deliver proteins