Plant cells: common structures and specialised cells

The plant cell model describes the common structures of plant cells. Some of these structures are common with animal cells, such as the cytoplasm, cell membrane, nucleus and mitochondria. Plant cells have additional structures, i.e. the cell wall, chloroplasts and vacuole; each has a specific function. Specialised cells in plants have shapes, sizes and structures that are adapted for the jobs the cells do. Examples of specialised plant cells include root hair cells and palisade cells.