Plant and Animal Cells “A Closer Look” fdhdhdhtd

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. This is what makes the plant green.

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.

Nucleus- Controls the cells activities

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

Plant vs. Animal

1. Cell Membrane 2. Cell Wall 3. Chloroplasts 4. Cytoplasm 5 1. Cell Membrane 2. Cell Wall 3. Chloroplasts 4. Cytoplasm 5. Mitochondria 6. Nucleus 7. Vacuoles

1. Cell Membrane 2. Chromosomes 3. Cytoplasm 4. Mitochondria 5 1. Cell Membrane 2.Chromosomes 3. Cytoplasm 4. Mitochondria 5. Nucleus 6. Vacuoles