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B. Plant Cells A typical plant cell consists of a relatively rigid cell wall lined with a cell membrane. The cell wall determines the final size and shape of the cell and performs several functions that are essential to the cell. Within the cell membrane lie the nucleus and other structures suspended in a liquid matrix called the cytoplasm. This diagram represents a typical plant cell, such as you might find in a leaf. However, plant cells vary depending on their function. For example, root cells do not contain chloroplasts. The nucleus is one of the larger structures in the cell. It has two functions:
Other important plant cell structures include:
Don't feel overwhelmed by all of this information. We will remind you of the names and functions of these cellular structures as we talk about the important things they do in the plant! |
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