cell shape of dividing shoot or root
cube
shape of epidermal cell of lily (Lilium)
flat, paving stone
shape of photosynthetic cell leaf of pear
short cylinder
shape of water-conducting vessel cell in oak
short cylinder
shape of fiber cell in hem
long cylinder
cells of shoot/root tips
epidermis
protection: produce poisons that inhibit animals from harming plants
epidermal gland
collect solar energy by photosynthesis
green leaf cells
collect water and minerals
root epidermal cells
transport water, minerals, and organic molecules
vascular cells
flower cells
pigments that attract pollinators
petal cells
fragrances that attract pollinators
scent cells
sugars that attract pollinators
nectar cells
indirectly involved in producing sperm cells
stamen cells
indirectly involved in producing egg cells
carpel cells
produce sugars aromas, flavorful compounds that attract fruit-eating/seed-dispersing animals
fruit cells
describes the cell membrane as tapestry of several types of molecules (phospholipids, cholesterols, and proteins) that are constantly moving
fluid mosaic model
separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment
plasma membrane
contents of the plasma membrane
40% phospholipids
60% proteins
<8% carbohydrates
Properties of membrane
Transmembrane movement
Composition of protoplasm
water, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins