1. Cell Structure & Function Pt 2 The Organelles
A Virtual Experience

2. “Typical” Animal Cell
Virtual Tour of an Animal Cell

3. “Typical” Plant Cell
Virtual Tour of a Plant Cell

4. Cell Membrane
Outer membrane of cell that controls movement in and out of the cell
Double layer
In animal & plant cells

5. Cell Wall Most commonly found in plant cells & bacteria
Supports & protects cells
Not in animal cells

6. Nucleus Directs cell activities
Separated from cytoplasm by nuclear membrane
Contains genetic material – DNA
In plant & animal cells

7. Nuclear Membrane Surrounds nucleus Made of two layers
Openings allow material to enter and leave nucleus
In plant & animal cells

8. Nucleolus Inside nucleus Contains RNA to build proteins
In plant & animal cells

9. Cytoplasm Gel-like mixture Surrounded by cell membrane
Contains hereditary material
In plant & animal cells

10. Endoplasmic Reticulum
Moves materials around in cell
Smooth type: lacks ribosomes
Rough type (pictured): ribosomes embedded in surface
In plant & animal cells

11. Ribosomes Each cell contains thousands Make proteins
Found on Endoplasmic Reticulum & floating throughout the cell
In plant & animal cells

12. Mitochondria
Produces energy through chemical reactions – breaking down fats & carbohydrates
Controls level of water and other materials in cell
Recycles and decomposes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
In plant & animal cells

13. Golgi Bodies Protein 'packaging plant' Move materials within the cell
Move materials out of the cell
In plant & animal cells

14. Lysosome Digestive 'plant' for proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Transports undigested material to cell membrane for removal
Cell breaks down if lysosome explodes
In plant & animal cells

15. Vacuoles Membrane-bound sacs for storage, digestion, and waste removal
Contains water solution
Help plants maintain shape
In plant & animal cells, but much larger in plant cells

16. Chloroplast Usually found in plant cells Contains green chlorophyll
Where photosynthesis takes place

17. “Find A Match” Activity
You will receive either an organelle card or organelle definition card.
Your job is to match yourself up with someone else who has a card related to your organelle (i.e., organelle – definition)
You may use your notes to complete the mission.