Types of Cells Prokaryotic (prokaryotes): NO nucleus. Examples: Bacteria, single- celled organisms, microscopic Eukaryotic (eukaryotes): Nucleus Examples: plants, animals, some single-celled organisms,
Important Cell Structures Nucleus: stores genetic information. Endoplasmic Reticulum: a network of thin, folded membranes that produces proteins. Part of it is covered by ribosomes, the organelles that make proteins. Golgi Apparatus: stacks of membrane-enclosed spaces that process, sort, and deliver proteins.
More Important Cell Structures Mitochondria (singular: mitochondrion): supply energy to the cell. What type of cell would have more mitochondria, a muscle cell or a skin cell? Why?
Plant Cells Cell Wall: surrounds the cell membrane, providing protection, support and giving shape to the cell. Found in: plant, algae, fungi and most bacteria. Chloroplast: organelles that carry out photosynthesis, to convert light energy into molecules that the cell can use. Vacuole: fluid-filled sac used for storage of water, salt and other nutrients.