By the end of this video you should be able to correctly label a diagram of a plant cell and describe the functions of the different parts of a plant cell
Plant cells have a regular shape, unlike animal cells which can easily change their shape
Plant cells are packed full of green structures
Nucleus
Contains genetic material
Cytoplasm
Where chemical reactions take place
Cell membrane
Controls which molecules enter and leave the cell
Mitochondria
Carry out aerobic respiration
Ribosomes
Site of protein synthesis
Plant cells
Have chloroplasts which contain chlorophyll and are sites of photosynthesis
Have a cell wall made from cellulose which strengthens the cell
Have a large permanent vacuole filled with cell sap which helps give the cell its shape
Algae are very simple forms of plant life and also have a cellulose cell wall
