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Plant cells contain three unique structures that animal cells lack.
Cell Wall, Chloroplasts, Central Vacuole
Animal cells contain unique structures that plant cells lack (2)
Lysosomes, Centrosomes
The cell wall of plant cells is constructed using this carbohydrate polymer; this polymer is not able to be digested by many animals, however herbivores can.
Cellulose
This organelle contains all the eukaryotic cells genetic info.
Nucleus
Within the nucleus, the DNA can be in a relaxed state or an organized state. When it is in the relaxed state, it appears like a tangle of yarn and is described as this.
Chromatin
Nuclear Membrane
Within the nucleus, there exists a region of concentrated nucleic acid polymer, RNA. This structure generates and organizes the rRNA to produce ribosomes for the cell.
Nucleolus
These structures are made of RNA and fulfil the function of protein assembly. These structures may be free floating in the cytoplasm or bound to the Endoplasmic Reticulum.
This describes a series of organelles that work with one another to move materials out of the cell as the are produced.
The Endomembrane System
Within the endomembrane system, these membranous sacs serve as the vehicles that move products from one organelle to the other.
Vesicles
These organelles are a part of the endomembrane system (there are 6... Correctly identify 4 of 6).
Nuclear Envelope, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi Apparatus, Lysosomes, Vesicles/Vacuoles, and the Plasma Membrane.
Whether smooth or rough, this cellular structure is a vast system of membranes that are important in production of molecules needed for metabolic processes.
This organelle assembles molecules rich in lipids, include hormones. Enzymes associated with drug detoxification are also produced here.
Smooth ER
This structure work with ribosomes to assembles proteins. Additionally as this organelle is in use, it creates additional cell membrane for the cell and the endomembrane system.
Rough ER
This organelle is able to store calcium ions which are important for facilitating muscle contraction and conducting signals via nerves.
Smooth ER
This structure contains a receiving and shipping end. It is responsible for receiving vesicles from the ER and integrating unique glycoproteins into the membrane which acts as a means of identification for the vesicle.
Golgi apparatus
These structures are vesicles that contain digestive enzymes. These structures merge with other vesicles in the cell to breakdown their contents.
Lysosomes
The process by which a cell uses its plasma membrane to engulf a large particle
Phagocytosis
These structures are storage structures within the cell.
Vacuoles
Plant cells contain these structures which are large stationary storage compartments for the cell. It is capable of stockpiling water, toxins, and or waste products.
Central Vacuole
The nucleus has has two major functions:
The nucleus stores the cell's genetic material
Via gene expression, the nucleus coordinates the cell's activities, which include growth, metabolism, protein synthesis, and division.
Mitochondria
This organelle contains different regions referred to as: the matrix and cristae.
Mitochondria
These are folds within the mitochondria that help to increase surface area for the electron transfer chain reactions of cellular respiration.
Cristae
This organelle contains enzymes and proteins that enable the reaction of light energy to chemical energy.
Chloroplast