1. Cells!

2. IMPORTANT! Human Body Organs Tissue Cells Organelles

3. The Cell Theory All organisms are composed of one or more cells The cell is the basic unit of life in all living things. All cells come from existing cells

4. There are many different kinds of cells. One major difference occurs between plant and animal cells.

5. Animal Cell

6. Plant Cell

7. Do you see a difference?

8. Cell Parts

9. Nucleus Chromosomes are found here – the brain of the cell

10. Nuclear Membrane Holds nucleus together

11. Cell Membrane: It is fluid like and separates the cell from the outside environment. It keeps the cytoplasm inside and allows nutrients in and waste products out.

12. Endoplasmic Reticulum: a membrane covered cell organelle that breaks down drugs and other substances & packages proteins for delivery out of the cell.

13. Lysosome: Digests food articles, wastes, cell parts, and foreign invaders

14. Mitochondrion: This organelle is the power plant of the cell. It breaks down food particles so that energy can be produced.

15. Golgi Complex: organelle that modifies, packages, and transports material out of the cell.

16. Cytoplasm Jelly like substance within a cell

17. Ribosomes Where proteins are made

18. 3 things not found in an animal cell that are found in a plant cell: Valcuole: serves as a storage container for water Cell Wall: gives a plant cell a defined shape which helps support individual part of plants. Chlorophyll: Traps light and is used to produce food for plants