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  • Unique Structures Found Only in Plant Cells: Cell Wall, Chloroplasts & Vacuole
    Here are the structures found only in plant cells, along with their functions:

    * Cell Wall: A rigid outer layer made primarily of cellulose that provides structural support and protection. It also helps regulate the movement of water and other substances into and out of the cell.

    * Chloroplasts: The sites of photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy. They contain chlorophyll, the green pigment that absorbs light energy.

    * Central Vacuole: A large, fluid-filled sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste products. It also plays a role in maintaining cell turgor pressure, which helps keep the plant upright.

    * Plasmodesmata: Tiny channels that connect the cytoplasm of adjacent plant cells, allowing for communication and the exchange of molecules between cells.

    * Amyloplasts: Specialized plastids that store starch.

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