Mitochondrion

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Mitochondrion are made of two membranes. The outer membrane covers the organelle and acts as a layer of skin, whereas the inner membrane constantly folds over and creates layered structures called Cristae (The constant folding increases the surface area of the organelle). And the fluid inside the organelle is called the matrix. The matrix carry the specific DNA and ribosomes for the mitochondria, because the organelle carries its own DNA. Site of aerobic respiration and provides energy (ATP) to other organelles
The membranes, which are called thylakoid membranes in a chloroplast are arranged in stacks called granums. Like the mitochondria, chloroplasts also have two membranes protecting the inner parts of the organelles. The inner membrane surrounds the stroma and grana (stacks of
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The stacks of thylakoids (granums) are all connected by stroma lamellae. Which acts as a skeleton of the chloroplasts and it structures the stacks in such a way that it maximises the efficiency of the organelle by keeping them a safe distance from each other. Makes food which can be used for photosynthesis
A lysosome has only a single membrane protecting it and it approximately one micrometre in length. Membrane bound organelle that contain digestive enzymes
The cell wall in a plant cell is made up of cellulose and other products. A structure outside the plasma membrane in plant cells
The vacuole is a membrane that surrounds a mass of fluid, water and waste products of a plant. A large membrane bound vesicle found in plant cells filled with water and solutes. The plant keeps anything that it doesn’t need but doesn’t want to get rid of in the vacuole. Membrane bound sacs found in cells.
A hair like structure that allows movement of cells. Prokaryotic flagella is thinner than eukaryotic flagella. Long hair like extensions that stick out from the surface of cells. Made of

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