a layer of material external to the plasma membrane of the plant cell that provides strength
Chloroplast
the cell organelle in which the reactions of photosynthesis occur.
Cortex
the ground tissue external to the vascular tissue
Cytoplasm
the living part of the cell, the interior to the plasma membrane but exclusive of the nucleus.
Differentiation
the changes in a cell as it assumes its final function in the plant body
Elongation
the enlargement of a plant cell along its long axis
Epidermis
the tissue that covers the primary plant body
Ground Tissue
the tissue in which the vascular tissue is embedded
Leaf
the main photosynthetic organ of the plant
Maturation
the final stage of cell development. In the case of cells of the Xylem, this may mean the loss of all the cell's contents.
Meristematic Cell
cells in active cel division. the first state in cell development.
Photosynthesis
the process whereby radiant energy is converted to chemical bond energy. The conversion of CO2 and H2O into a carbohydrate.
Phloem
the vascular tissue that transports organic materials
Pith
the ground tissue inside the vascular tissue
Root
Functions to absorb water and minerals from the soil and transport them to the stem and the leaves.
Stem
a plant organ that serves to transport material from the root to the leaves and the leaves to the root. Holds the leaves so hat they can carry on photosynthesis.
Turgor Pressure
the pressure of the vacuole against the cell wall and keeps the plant upright.
Vascular Tissues
the tissues that transport water, minerals, and organic substances. Consists of the xylem and the phloem
Vacuole
generally, a large membrane bound sac of water and dissolved substances. Important in defining the size and shape of the plant cell.
Wall Pressure
the pressure exerted by the wall counter to the turgor pressure
Xylem
the vascular tissue that transports water and minerals