Each organelle has a specialized function in the cell Organelles of the Cell Each organelle has a specialized function in the cell

Plant vs. Animal Cells Plant and Animal cells are similar in many ways, but have a few differences. The following organelles exist in both plant and animal cells.

Cell Membrane The Cell Membrane surrounds the cell. The membrane is semi-permeable, which means it regulates what substances enter and exit the cell. It is made up of proteins and lipids.

Nucleus The Nucleus is the control center of the cell. It stores the cell’s genetic information (in Chromosomes) It makes copies of the Chromosomes It usually exists in the center of the cell.

Nucleolus The Nucleolus is inside the Nucleus. This is the site where ribosomes are made

Cytoplasm The Cytoplasm fills the cells. It is a jelly-like substance that supports and protects the organelles.

Mitochondria The Mitochondria is the “battery” of the cell. It makes energy for the cell to use All of the parts of the cell need energy to do work. Mitochondria have a lot of folds in their membrane to provide lots of places for sugars to be turned into useable energy for the cell.

Ribosome The Ribosome is the production line of the cell. Gets a copy of the instructions from the nucleus. Makes a protein from the instructions. Cells contain many ribosomes. Ribosomes are small organelles that exists all over the cell.

Endoplasmic Reticulum The Endoplasmic Reticulum is the Conveyor belt of the cell. It is the internal membrane system for the cell The ribosomes can attach to the ER to do their work. The ER moves proteins and other substances throughout the cell.

Golgi Body The Golgi Body is the packager of the cell. Adds small things to the protein. Checks the protein to make sure it is correct. Packages proteins and releases cellular secretions

The ER and Golgi work together.

Lysosome The Lysosome is the Recycler of the cell. To “Lys” means to cut. Lysosomes use digestive enzymes to cut proteins into their parts. The cell can then use these parts again.

Vacuole Stores food, water, and waste. Plant cells have one large vacuole Animal cells have many small vacuoles

Plant Cells The following Organelles exists only in plant cells.

Chloroplast Contains a chemical called chlorophyll Performs photosynthesis (capturing energy from the sun to make its own food)

Cell Wall Provides structure and support to cells Found in plants, fungi, and algae

Plant Vs. Animal Animal cells are generally circular. Plant cells are generally more square. Can you determine which is which?

Organelles of the cell

Venn Diagram Draw a Venn Diagram to compare plant and animal cells. Each section must include at least 3 pieces of information.