Set: Plant cell structure
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| | Term | Definition |
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Microbody | Contains catalase. Site of the glyoxylate cycle in plants. |
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Cell wall | Rigid & permeable. Consists of cellulose microfibrils running through a matrix of other polysaccharides. May be secondarily thickened. It provides mechanical support (e.g. it allows a pressure potential to develop), protection (prevents osmotic bursting). Pathway for the movement of water and mineral salts. Modifications such as lignification aids specialized functions. |
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| Terms | 2 |
| Creator | slakedlime |
| Created | May 18, 2008 |
| Groups | None |
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