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Only producers, such as plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, can make food within their cells. The structure, or organelle, inside their cells that makes food is the chloroplast. These cells contain chlorophyll (stored in layered containers called grana within the chloroplast), a green pigment that acts as a catalyst for the food-making chemical reaction. In the presence of chlorophyll, the chloroplast is able to convert 6 carbon dioxide (CO2) molecules and 6 water (H2O) molecules into 1 glucose (C6H12O6) molecule and 6 oxygen (O2) molecules through a chemical process called photosynthesis. This process is fueled by light energy, which is then converted into chemical energy and stored within the bonds of glucose. As a result, plants can only make food during the day, when it is supplied with light.
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What is the rod-shaped structure in a plant cell where cellular respiration occurs?
The rod-shaped structure in a plant cell where cellular respiration occurs is the mitochondrion. Mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell because they generate ATP, the cell's energy currency, through the process of cellular respiration.
Name the process involved in making food?
Foodmaking.
What is a green structure is called a what?
If you are looking at a plant cell, a green structure is most likely to be a chloroplast. This is the organelle in which photosynthesis occurs.
What is a green structure called in cells?
If you are looking at a plant cell, a green structure is most likely to be a chloroplast. This is the organelle in which photosynthesis occurs.
What occurs in a nucleolus?
The primary function of the nucleolus is to assemble ribosomes. It is the largest structure in the nucleus of the cell.
What is the site for protein-synthesis?
The site for protein synthesis is a cell structure. The specific structure in which synthesis occurs is the ribosomes, which is in the cytoplasm.
In which cell structure does photosynthesis occur?
it occurs in the chloroplast
Where in the cell transcription occurs?
It occurs in the nucleus of the cell.
What structure is formed when fertilization occurs?
When fertilization occurs, a structure called a zygote is formed. This is a single cell with a full set of chromosomes, resulting from the merging of the egg and sperm. The zygote will eventually divide and develop into a new organism.
Give example of exosmosis and endosmosis?
Exosmosis occurs when water moves out of a cell or other structure due to a higher concentration of solutes outside the cell. An example is when a plant cell loses water and wilts due to higher salt concentration in the soil. Endosmosis occurs when water moves into a cell or other structure due to a higher concentration of solutes inside the cell. An example is when a red blood cell swells and may burst in a hypotonic solution with lower solute concentration than the cell.
What is the structure that allows conjugation to occur?
Conjugation in bacteria occurs through a structure known as a pilus, which is a filamentous appendage on the cell surface. The pilus facilitates the transfer of genetic material, such as plasmids, between bacterial cells during conjugation.
Name 2 things that a plant cell has that an animal cell does not have?
A plant cell has a cell wall made of cellulose for structure and support, while an animal cell does not. Plant cells also have chloroplasts, where photosynthesis occurs, which are not present in animal cells.
