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Which organisms have cell walls?
Which organisms have cell walls?
What is the primary component of the cell wall?
What is the primary component of the cell wall?
What is the function of the middle lamella in the cell wall?
What is the function of the middle lamella in the cell wall?
What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
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Where are chloroplasts found?
Where are chloroplasts found?
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Study Notes
Cell Walls
- Plant, bacteria, fungi, and some protists have cell walls
- Cellulose is the primary component of plant cell walls
- The middle lamella is a layer of pectin that cements adjacent plant cells together
Chloroplasts
- Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells
- The primary function of chloroplasts is photosynthesis - the process by which light energy is converted into chemical energy stored in glucose
- Chloroplasts are found in the cytoplasm of plant cells, specifically in the mesophyll tissue of leaves and stems
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Test your knowledge on cell walls and their importance in plant cells. Learn about the composition of cell walls and the organisms that possess them.
