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Subcellular |
A subcellular structure is simply structures within a cell. They are smaller than a cell and commonly means within a cell. They are individual components of a cell that when put together forms a complete cell. |
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Cell wall |
Made of cellulose support cell and strengthens it. |
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Permenant vacoule |
Contains cell sap a weak solution of sugar and salts
The plant vacuole serves three basic functions:Water storage. The vacuole can serve as a source or a sink to maintain turgor in the plant cell. Digestion. The vacuole contains many hydrolases which assist with the breakdown of macromolecules.Defense compound storage. Many toxins and defense compounds are stored in the vacuole, waiting for the signal for release. |
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Chloroplasts |
These are where photosynthesis occurs which makes food for the plant they contain a green substance called chlorophyll which absorbs the light needed for photosynthesis |
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Chlorophyll |
All plants have chlorophyll, which is a green pigment in leaves and stems. Chlorophyll is a light-absorbing pigment, needed for photosynthesis. |