Analysis and Conclusions
1) Which two organelles do onion cells and Elodea cells have in common?
2) Name 1 organelle that was seen in the Elodea but not in the onion skin?
3) What is the main function of the organelle you identified in #2?
4) Why do the Elodea cells have this organelle (in Question #3) while the onion cells do not?
5) Which part of the plant is the onion? What purpose/function does it serve for the plant?
6) While observing the onion cells under the microscope, did you notice any big, clear-looking
structures in the cytoplasm occupying most of the space inside the cell? What is this
structure?
7) List at least 2 functions of the organelle you identified in #6.
