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Plant cells are able to
photosynthesize which is the
ability to convert radiant energy into chemical
energy.
Plant cells contain structures called chloroplasts that contain the green pigment chlorophyll which traps the energy from the sun & uses it to transform carbon dioxide gas & water into glucose.
Chloro- means green and plast - means small body. A Chloroplast is a small green body in a plant cell.
Chemical reactions take place within structures in the cells called mitochondria which allow the chemical energy stored in the bonds of glucose to be released when it reacts with oxygen.
A cell is made up of small organ-like structures called organelles that make or break down different substances.
Plant & animal cells are similar, but have different structures specific to their needs & functions.
Cell Membrane
- outer layer that controls what moves in & out of
the cell
Cell Wall(*Plant cells
only!) - outer layer of the plant cell that shapes, protects &
supports the cell
Chloroplasts (*Plant cells
only!)- contains a
green pigment, chlorophyll, that traps
sunlight for photosynthesis
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