Plant Cell Parts
Photosynthesis
Specialized Plant Cells
100

This part of the cell contains DNA and acts as the cell's control center.

Nucleus

100

Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide during this process.

Photosynthesis
100

These specialized cells control tiny openings in plant leaves.

Guard cells

200

This sturdy outer layer gives a plant cell support and helps it keep its shape.

Cell wall

200

Plants make this type of sugar during photosynthesis.

Glucose/Sugar

200

These tiny openings allow gases to move into and out of a plant leaf.

Pores

300

This structure controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Cell membrane

300

What three things does a plant need for photosynthesis?

Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide

300

This specialized structure stores starch in plant cells.

Amyloplast