Plant Cells

Resources

Heather E. McFarlane

Education Pathway

University

Job Title

Assistant Professor & Canada Research Chair in Plant Cell Biology

Plant Cell Structures and Functions

Learn about the many different structures that make up plant cells as well as what differentiates plant cells from animal cells.

Biology Videos

How Do Plants Survive in the Desert?

Plants need to exchange gases and water with their environment as part of photosynthesis. Some plant cells have evolved specifically for this purpose.

Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum?

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!

How can I obtain a sample of DNA?

Be a biochemist! Learn how to extract DNA from an onion and find out what DNA looks like.

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