Plant and Animal Cells

“A Closer Look”

What is a cell?

All plants and animals are made up of cells.Cells are the basic unit of all living things.

Cell Parts

Cell Membrane-

Holds the cell together and lets substances pass in an d out of the cell.

Cell Wall-

Found mainly in plant cells but not in animal cells. It gives a stiff and rigid shape to the cell.

Chloroplasts-

Are organelles found mainly in plant cells. They contain chlorophyll, a chemical the allows plants to store solar energy.

Chromosomes-

Are structures inside the cell nucleus that are made up of genes. Genes carry the code for a cell’s traits and activities.

Cytoplasm-

Watery gel inside of a cell. Many materials are dissolved or suspended in the cytoplasm. Various organelles are found in the cytoplasm.

Mitochondria-

Are organelles in which energy is released in the form of food.

Nuclear Membrane-

Allows substances to pass in and out of the nucleus.

Nucleus-

Controls the cells activities

Vacuoles-

Are spaces in the cytoplasm where food and chemicals are stored.

Plant vs. Animal

1. Cell Membrane2. Cell Wall3. Chloroplasts4.Chromosomes5. Cytoplasm6. Mitochondria7. Nuclear Membrane8. Nucleus9. Vacuoles

1. Cell Membrane4.Chromosomes5. Cytoplasm6. Mitochondria7. Nuclear Membrane8. Nucleus9. Vacuoles