Plant Cells

• What is the main difference between plant and animal cells regarding photosynthesis?

  Plants can use light for photosynthesis
• What are the structures found in animal cells mentioned in the video?

  Nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria, ribosomes
• What do plant cells contain that are packed full of green structures?

  Chloroplasts
• What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

  They are the site of photosynthesis
• What is the chemical that makes up the cell wall of plant cells?

  Cellulose
• What is the role of the cell wall in plant cells?

  It strengthens the cell
• What is contained in the large permanent vacuole of plant cells?

  Cell sap
• How does the vacuole help plant cells?

  It helps give the plant cell its shape
• What are the main structures unique to plant cells compared to animal cells?

  • Chloroplasts: site of photosynthesis
  • Cell wall: made of cellulose, strengthens cell
  • Large permanent vacuole: contains cell sap, helps maintain shape
• What type of cells are algae considered?

  A very simple form of plant life
• What is the function of ribosomes in plant cells?

  Protein synthesis
• What is the function of mitochondria in plant cells?

  They carry out aerobic respiration
• How do the functions of chloroplasts and mitochondria differ in plant cells?

  Chloroplasts perform photosynthesis; mitochondria perform respiration