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Aluminum cepa cells, commonly found in onion epidermis, consist of visible parts such as the cell wall, which provides structure and protection, and the cytoplasm, where organelles are suspended. The nucleus, often prominent and spherical, contains genetic material. Additionally, the cell's vacuole may be observed, contributing to cellular turgor and storage. These features can be clearly seen under a microscope, allowing for the study of plant cell structure.

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What cell parts were seen exclusively in the paramecia squamous cell and allium cepa?

These are all eukaryotic cells and they all contain membrane bound organelles such as the nucleus.


How many chromosomes in allium cepa?

Allium cepa, also known as onion, has a total of 16 chromosomes. These chromosomes exist as eight pairs, with each pair consisting of two homologous chromosomes.


What are the parts of the onion cell you identified?

Onion is a term used for many plants in the genus Allium. They are known by the common name "onion" but, used without qualifiers, it usually refers to Allium cepa.[1] Allium cepa is also known as the "garden onion" or "bulb" onion. Above ground, the onion shows only a single vertical shoot; the bulb grows underground, and is used for energy storage, leading to the possibility of confusion with a tuber, which it is not.[2] It is a close relative to garlic.Allium cepa is known only in cultivation,[3] but related wild species occur in Central Asia. The most closely related species include Allium vavilovii (Popov & Vved.) and Allium asarense (R.M. Fritsch & Matin) from Iran.[4] However, Zohary and Hopf warn that "there are doubts whether the A. vavilovii collections tested represent genuine wild material or only feral derivatives of the crop."[5]


What type of cell did the onion cell represent?

The onion cell represents a plant cell, specifically from the onion bulb (Allium cepa). Plant cells, like those in onions, have a distinct cell wall, which provides structural support, as well as chloroplasts for photosynthesis (though onion cells typically do not contain chloroplasts as they grow underground). They also feature a large central vacuole that helps maintain turgor pressure. These characteristics differentiate them from animal cells, which lack a cell wall and chloroplasts.


What compounds are found in allium cepa or the common onion?

Allium cepa, or common onion, contains sulfur compounds like allicin and allyl propyl disulfide, which are responsible for its strong odor and health benefits. It also contains flavonoids, such as quercetin, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.