Table of Contents
- 1 Why must plant cells contain mitochondria as well?
- 2 What do plant cells have in addition to mitochondria?
- 3 Which structures is found in some but not all plant cells?
- 4 What 2 organelles do plant cells have that animal cells do not?
- 5 What are the functions of the mitochondria in the cell?
- 6 Why are mitochondria called the energy factories of a cell?
Why must plant cells contain mitochondria as well?
Plant cells require mitochondria to produce energy for the cell, usually through photosynthesis during the day. When the sun sets and the energy from sunlight is lost, the plant continues on through the night producing energy through cellular respiration.
What do plant cells have in addition to mitochondria?
Plant cells use sunlight as their energy source; the sunlight must be converted into energy inside the cell in a process called photosynthesis. Chloroplasts are the structures that perform this function. The double membrane structure of chloroplasts is also reminiscent of mitochondria.
Which structure in a plant cell makes food?
Chloroplasts
Chloroplasts are the food producers of the cell. The organelles are only found in plant cells and some protists such as algae. Animal cells do not have chloroplasts. Chloroplasts work to convert light energy of the Sun into sugars that can be used by cells.
Do all plant cells have mitochondria?
Mitochondria are found in the cells of nearly every eukaryotic organism, including plants and animals. Cells that require a lot of energy, such as muscle cells, can contain hundreds or thousands of mitochondria.
Which structures is found in some but not all plant cells?
the cell wall, chloroplasts, and plastids are present in plant cells but not in animal cells.
What 2 organelles do plant cells have that animal cells do not?
Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts and other specialized plastids, and a large central vacuole, whereas animal cells do not.
How are the organelles of a plant used to produce food?
These additional organelles allow plants to form an upright structure without the need for a skeleton (cell wall and central vacuole), and also allow them to produce their own food through photosynthesis (chloroplasts). The plant cell has many different features that allow it to carry out its functions.
What kind of structures are found in plant cells?
Cells are made up of subcellular structures that are responsible for different and specific functions. These structures are known as organelles. A number of these organelles are common to both animal and plant cells. This section will focus on those parts which plants have.
What are the functions of the mitochondria in the cell?
It contains several structures that allow it to do its job in the cell, including: 1 Outer membrane 2 Inner membrane 3 Intermembrane space 4 Cristae 5 Matrix
Why are mitochondria called the energy factories of a cell?
Mitochondria (singular = mitochondrion) are often called the “powerhouses” or “energy factories” of a cell because they are responsible for making adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell’s main energy-carrying molecule. The formation of ATP from the breakdown of glucose is known as cellular respiration.