1. Structure and Function
Plant Cell
Structure and Function

2. Cell Membrane Made up of Lipids, Protein and Carbohydrates
Forms a lipid bi-layer

4. Functions of Cell Membrane
Controls what molecules enter and exit the cell
Protects and Supports the cell
Helps cell communicate with other cells

5. Cell Wall Structural Features Function
Rigid structure composed of cellulose
Has two or more layers
It has pores
Function
Protect and Support the cell

6. Chloroplast Structural Features Function Surrounded by two membranes
Contains Chlorophyll
Type of plastid
Function
Site of Photoynthesis
Sun light is used to make organic compounds

7. Cytoplasm Structural Features Function
Jelly like material made of water, salt and organic compounds
Function
Contains organelles

8. Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
System of membranous tubules and sacs
Can be rough: with ribosomes attached
Can be smooth: no ribosomes

9. Functions of the ER Rough ER Smooth ER Site of new protein production
“Highways” that proteins move through and storage site for proteins

10. Mitochondrion Structural Features Functions Bean Shape
Surrounded by 2 membranes
Functions
Energy center or “Powerhouse” of the cell
Turns food into useable energy (ATP)

11. Nucleus Structural Features
Surrounded by a double membrane called the Nuclear Membrane or Envelope
Has pores
Contains Chromatin: DNA & Protein
Contains the Nucleolus which makes ribosomes
Contains Nucleoplasm which is cytoplasm of the nucleus

12. Functions of the Nucleus
Directs all cell activities; reproduction and protein production
“Brains” of the cell

13. Ribosomes Structural Features Function
Small, globular (round) organelles
Function
Site of protein synthesis (production)

14. Vacuole Structural Features Function
Very large; makes up about 90% of the cell volume
Filled with fluids
Has a single membrane
Function
Stores enzymes, food and sometimes waste

15. Golgi Apparatus Structural Features Function
Flattened stacks of membranes (Pancakes)
Function
Processes, modifies
and packages proteins

16. Microtubules Structural Features Function Long, slender protein tubes
Supports cell

17. Nuclear Membrane
Nucleolus
Golgi Apparatus
Nucleoplasm
Mitochondrion
Rough ER
Ribosomes
Smooth ER
Vacuole
Chloroplast
Cell Membrane
Microtubules
Cell Wall