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Cross section of a plant cell labeld

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Here's a labeled description of the cross-section of a plant cell, including its key organelles:

1. **Cell Wall**: The rigid outer layer that provides support and protection to the cell.

2. **Cell Membrane**: The semi-permeable membrane that controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

3. **Cytoplasm**: The gel-like fluid inside the cell where organelles are suspended and metabolic processes occur.

4. **Nucleus**: The control center of the cell that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and regulates cellular activities.

5. **Nucleolus**: A structure within the nucleus where ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is produced.

6. **Chloroplasts**: Organelles that contain chlorophyll and are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

7. **Vacuole**: A large central vacuole that stores nutrients, waste products, and helps maintain turgor pressure (the cell's rigidity).

8. **Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)**: A network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis; can be rough (with ribosomes) or smooth (without ribosomes).

9. **Ribosomes**: Tiny structures that synthesize proteins. They can be free-floating in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough ER.

10. **Golgi Apparatus**: The organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

11. **Mitochondria**: The powerhouse of the cell, where energy (ATP) is produced through cellular respiration.

12. **Plasmodesmata**: Channels between adjacent plant cells that allow for communication and transport of materials.

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