In an ideal world, plants would not be cut down; in an ideal world, animals would be allowed to survive; in an ideal world, humans would value the life that grew around them. Sadly, this is not our world. Every year, nearly 900,000,000 trees are cut down. In this decade alone, our percentage of deforestation has increased by 8.5 percent. How can humans allow this to go on? Why do they not see the true value of plants? Why can they not appreciate the beautiful mechanics of these fine specimen? Plant lives matter. Like humans, they have cells that make up their foundation. Like humans, they are made up of several organelles. Like humans, they are alive. In chapter 7, section 3 of Biology, the Dynamics of Life, they teach students about the organelles …show more content…
While there is a nice structure to the plant cell, it's the numerous functions that are carried out daily, that are truly impressive. For instance, within the cytoplasm, the cytoskeleton lurks. Like the skeletal system in the human body, the cytoskeleton provides structure to the cell. Also, it helps maintain a stable internal structure. Peroxisomes, which are also located in the cytoplasm, aid in destroying toxins that enter the cell. When the cytoplasm works in tandem with the cytoskeleton and the peroxisomes, the cell is more stable. Furthermore, in a plant cell, there is a series of highly folded membranes known as the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The ER is divided into two sections. There is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) and a rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER). While the RER has ribosomes on its surface, the SER is bare. Furthermore, the RER houses protein synthesis, while the SER plays an important role in the cells metabolism. Working with the ER, the Golgi Apparatus, an organelle, takes the proteins from the RER and modifies/distributes them. Also, like any life form, a plant cell stores food and waste. Inside of the cell is an organelle called a vacuole. A vacuole is a sac that is used for storage. While they are usually small in animal cells, vacuoles are very big in plant cells. This is due to a need for long-term storage. Finally, for the plant cell to use all its organelles, it needs energy! The powerhouse of the cell, the mitochondria, is a star! By breaking down carbohydrate and sugar molecules, the mitochondrion generates energy. The chloroplast, which takes light energy and converts it into chemical energy, uses the mitochondria as a backup when there is no light to obtain energy from. In the end, the plant cell features all sorts of unique