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Botany Exam #1: Cell Structures
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
09/22/2010

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Primary Cell Wall (structure)
Definition
Cellulose, Hemicellulose, pectin, glycoprotein
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Primary Cell Wall Function
Definition
Structure, protection, shape, and strength
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Secondary Cell Wall (structure)
Definition
Cellulose, Hemicellulose, pectin, glycoprotein, LIGNIN
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Secondary Cell Wall Function
Definition
For woody plants, strength and rigidity
Term
Middle Lamella (structure)
Definition
Pectin
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Middle Lamella Function
Definition
Glue cells together
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Plasma Membrane (structure)
Definition
phospholipid bilayer
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Plasma Membrane Function
Definition
Regulate transport of substances
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Plasmodesmata Function
Definition
Cytoplasmic connection between cells for transportation and communication
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Protoplasm
Definition
Plasma membrane + cytoplasm + nucleus
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Cytoplasm
Definition
inside of membrane - nucleus
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Plastids
Definition
Membrane-bound packets for storage and synthesis. Ex: Chloroplast, chromoplast, and leucoplast
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Chloroplast (structure)
Definition
Chlorophyll, membranes (grana & stroma), DNA, RNA
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Chloroplast Function
Definition
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
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Chromoplast Function
Definition
Protect chlorophyll & aid in photosynthesis, storage for carotenoids, Pigments (carotene and xanthophyll)
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Leucoplast Types and Functions
Definition
Amyloplasts-synthesize and store starch
Elaioplasts-synthesize and store fats & oils
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Vacuole Structure and Function
Definition
Cell sap and anthocyanin; waste storage (sometimes crystals), turgor pressure
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Tonoplast
Definition
phospholipid bilayer, "plasma" membrane of vacuole
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