The Basic Structure and Function of Cells By Ita P. Rodríguez 3rd Grade 11/14/2018

Definition of Cells Cells are the basic building blocks of living organisms Just like brick can be a building block of a house 11/14/2018

Definition of Cells Cells are so small you cannot see them with your naked eye you need a microscope 11/14/2018

Purpose of Cells The main purpose of a cell is to organize Cells hold different pieces and each cell has a different set of jobs Cells are small compartments that hold all of the biological equipment necessary to keep an organism alive and successful on Earth 11/14/2018

Purpose of Cells 11/14/2018

Types of Cells There are many types of cells They can have different shapes and sizes Smallest Cells: Longest Cells: Biggest Cells: 6 inches long, 5 inches wide, 3 pounds Ostrich Egg 11/14/2018

Types of Cells There are many types of cells We will discuss animal cells and plants cells 11/14/2018

Animal Cells Animal cells are eukaryotic (it means they have a nucleus) 11/14/2018

Vacuole 11/14/2018

Cell Parts Nucleus: controls the cell It helps control eating, movement, and reproduction just like a brain in animals The nucleus is not always in the center of the cell, but you won't find it near the edge of a cell because it's dangerous 11/14/2018

Cell Parts Mitochondrion: gives the cell energy converts energy stored in food into usable energy for work 11/14/2018

Cell Parts Vacuole: contains the waste or trash 11/14/2018

Cell Parts Ribosomes: makes the proteins for the cell 11/14/2018

Cell Parts Golgi Apparatus: packs protein it receives, processes, packages, and ships protein 11/14/2018

Cell Parts Cytoplasm: jelly-like fluid that holds the cell in place contains salts, minerals and organic molecules surrounds the other parts 11/14/2018

Cell Parts Cell Membrane: the structure that separates the inside of the cell from the outside of the cell 11/14/2018

Cell Parts Lysosome: purpose is to digest things breaks down food particles, invading objects, or worn out cell parts 11/14/2018

Plant Cells Plant cells are eukaryotic (it means they have a nucleus) 11/14/2018

Plant Cells Ribosomes 11/14/2018

Cell Parts Cell Wall: purpose is to help the plant keep its shape It's like taking a water balloon and putting it in a cardboard box. The balloon is protected from the outside world. 11/14/2018

Cell Parts Chloroplast: are the food producers of the cell they create sugars that the plant uses 11/14/2018

Comparing Animal and Plant Cells Look closely at the similarities and differences between an animal cell and a plant cell 11/14/2018

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