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Plant Cells
KS3 Key terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cell wall | a tough outer layer of the cell, which contains cellulose to provide strength and support to the plant |
| cytoplasm | the liquid that makes up most of the cell in which chemical reactions happen. This is mainly water. |
| cell membrane | a flexible outer layer that surrounds the cell and controls which substances can pass into and out from it. |
| nucleus | this contains the genetic material (DNA) of the organism and controls the cell’s activities. |
| mitochondria | tiny parts of cells floating in the cytoplasm where energy is released from glucose from food. |
| vacuole | a space inside the cytoplasm that contains a watery liquid called cell sap. It keeps the cell firm |
| chloroplasts | structures found in the cells of green parts of plants only (leaves and stems) which contain a green pigment called chlorophyll, in which photosynthesis occurs. |
| root hair cell | large surface area to absorb water and minerals from the soil |
| palisade cell | contains lots of chloroplasts for maximum photosynthesis |
| CO2 + H2O = ? | C6H12O6 + O2 |
| Carbon Dioxide + Water = ? | Sugars + Oxygen |