Cell Structure
Animal Cells Do not have a regular shape Some can alter their shape eg. Phagocytes or amoeba Contain some different organelles than plants
Centrioles Associated with cell division Composed of microtubules Anchor fibres to separate chromosomes during cell division
Vacuoles Smaller than those found in plant cells Not used for support Storage of water, food or waste.
Animal Cell Specialisation Draw a small sketch of the following examples on your handout. Cells have special features to enable them to carry out their function See handout
Sperm Cell Nerve cell
Epithelial cell Ciliated epithelium
Red Blood Cell White Blood Cell
Muscle Cell
Plant cells Hold a fixed shape Enclosed in a cellulose wall Have parts animal cells don’t
Cell Wall Composed of cellulose Protects Supports cell and maintains shape Limits cell volume preventing excessive water uptake
Large vacuole Filled with aqueous solution of ions Prominent Storage Waste disposal Growth
Chloroplast Contain chlorophyll Used for photosynthesis
Plant Cell Specialisation Draw a small sketch of the following examples on your handout. Cells have special features to enable them to carry out their function See handout
Root hair cell Palisade cell
Guard cell Pollen grain
Xylem and Phloem