How are the structures that are unique to plants important to their success?

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How are the structures that are unique to plants important to their success?

2007-12-16 10:45:43 · 2 answers · asked by chreve28 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

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Cell walls offer support and some protection against physical damage.
Chloroplasts produce food molecules for energy storage.
A large central vacuole provides a place to store cellular wastes and also provides a place for water to be held for turgor pressure to help support the plant.

2007-12-16 11:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The previous responder listed cellular structures/aspects.

But whole plant structures:
To deter animal and human preditors
secretion of toxins/allergins (poison oak, poison ivy)
thorns (blackberry, rose, cactus)

2007-12-16 13:27:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋