5. Phloem Cells

Phloem Cells – It delivers nutrients produced by photosynthesis to all areas of the plant. Sugars and amino acids dissolved in water are transported by phloem. The phloem transports nourishment from the leaves to the roots.

4. Xylem Cells

Xylem Cells – This tissue aids in the transfer of dissolved chemicals and water throughout the plant. Tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma, and xylem fibres are examples of xylem components. The xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the…

3. Parenchyma Cells

Parenchyma Cells – The simple permanent ground tissues that make up the majority of plant tissues, such as the soft component of leaves, fruit pulp, and other plant organs, are known as parenchyma. They are present in leaves and perform photosynthesis,…

2. Sclerenchyma Cells

Sclerenchyma Cells – The cells of the sclerenchyma are stiffer. They are the primary sustaining cells in plant regions that have stopped developing. Mature sclerenchyma cells are often dead cells with thickened secondary walls. They also have a high cellulose content…

1. Collenchyma Cells

Collenchyma Cells – Collenchyma cells are made up of elongated living cells with irregular main thick walls. They can change shape and grow in the same way that plants do. The fact is that collenchyma is exceedingly plastic i.e. the cells can stretch…

Functions of Plant Cells

Plant cells are the fundamental building blocks of plant life, performing all of the processes required for survival. Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy, carbon dioxide, and water into food. It occurs in the cell’s chloroplasts. The following…

Cell wall

Cell wall Animal cells do not have a cell wall. Instead of a cell wall, the plasma membrane (usually called cell membrane when discussing animal cells) is the outer boundary of animal cells. Animal tissues, therefore, require either external or internal support…

Cell cycle

The cell cycle contains the process in which cells are either dividing or in between divisions. Cells that are not actively dividing are said to be in interphase, which has three distinct periods of intense activity that precedes the division of the…

Vacuoles

Plant cells are also notorious for having huge vacuoles. Up to 90% of the volume of a mature cell may be taken up by a single large vacuole or several vacuoles. The vacuole is bound by a special membrane, called…

Chloroplasts

It is necessary to note a bit about the form of chloroplasts, as you will encounter them throughout this tutorial. Inside a chloroplast is a matrix called the stroma. Enzymes are found in the stroma as well as grana stacks…