plastids
Plant cell structures
Plastids are specialized structures in plant and algae cells that perform essential functions like photosynthesis and storage.
Chloroplasts, the green plastids containing chlorophyll, convert light to energy.
Other types include chromoplasts, which give fruits and flowers their colors, and leucoplasts, which store starches and oils.
All plastids contain their own DNA and can convert from one type to another.
Supportive tissue framework
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- lamellaeThin parallel plates
- inner membraneInnermost surrounding tissue layer
- outer membraneExterior enclosing layer
Organism living within another
- cyanobacteriaPhotosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
- gene transferMoving DNA between organisms
- host cellCell invaded by pathogen
- engulfmentComplete surrounding and absorption
Light-harvesting plant pigment
- water splittingDecomposing H2O into elements
- sugar productionCreating crystalline sweetener
Plant-derived color compound
- beta-caroteneOrange plant pigment
- luteinYellow carotenoid in eyes
- lycopeneRed carotenoid pigment
- chromophoreMolecule's tint-causing portion
Life originates from life
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
- greeningEnvironmental improvement process
- fruit ripeningProduce reaching peak edibility
- senescenceGradual functional decline with age
stroma
Supportive tissue framework
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- lamellaeThin parallel plates
- inner membraneInnermost surrounding tissue layer
endosymbiosis
Organism living within another
- cyanobacteriaPhotosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
- gene transferMoving DNA between organisms
- host cellCell invaded by pathogen
chlorophyll
Light-harvesting plant pigment
- water splittingDecomposing H2O into elements
- sugar productionCreating crystalline sweetener
chloroplast
Light-harvesting cell structure
carotenoid
Plant-derived color compound
- beta-caroteneOrange plant pigment
- luteinYellow carotenoid in eyes
- lycopeneRed carotenoid pigment
biogenesis
Life originates from life
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
- greeningEnvironmental improvement process
- fruit ripeningProduce reaching peak edibility
amylose
Linear glucose chain
- carbon storageCapturing and containing CO2
- endosymbiontsmitochondria, chloroplast, chromatophores
- Endosymbiosisendosymbiosis, mitochondria, chloroplast, engulfment, host cell
- algaealgae, green algae, chlorella, red algae, kelp