7. Explore specialised cells in plants

chloroplast

Chlorophyll which is found in a plastid within green plant cells, this is where photosynthesis occurs.

cellulose

Molecule which contains multiple hydrogen, carbon and oxygen atoms which is found in the walls of plant cells to help the plant stay upright.

vacuole

Cell organelle which is membrane-bound, it is used to maintain water balance in plant cells.

xylem

Vascular tissue within the plant which dissolves minerals and transports water from the roots to the entirety of the plant.

phloem

Tissues which conduct foods that are made in the leaves of a plant to the other sections of the plant.