plant cell, the basic unit of all plants. Plant cells, like animal cells, are eukaryotic, meaning they have a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles. Plant cells can be distinguished from most other cells by the presence of chloroplasts, which are also found in certain algae.
1. PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS CELLS Cell Membrane Lysosome Cytoplasm Nucleus Rough E.R. Nucleolus Smooth E.R. Nuclear Membrane Ribosomes Vacuole Golgi Body Mitochondria Organelle Function Cell Membrane A double layer that supports and protects the cell. Allows materials in and out. Lysosome Contains digestive enzymes that destroy damaged organelles and invaders. Cytoplasm Jelly-like fluid that surrounds and protects the organelles. Nucleus The control center of the cell. Contains the DNA Nuclear Membrane Surrounds the nucleus. Nucleolus A round structure in the nucleus that makes ribosomes. Vacuole Stores food and water. Golgi Body Processes and packages materials for the cell. Mitochondria The “Powerhouse”. Breaks down food to produce energy in the form of ATP. Rough E.R. Builds and transports substances through the cell. Has ribosomes on it. Smooth E.R. Builds and transports substances through the cell. Does not have ribosomes. Ribosome Helps make protein for the cell.
2. Cell Wall Cytoplasm Cell Membrane Vacuole Rough E.R. Nucleus Nucleolus Smooth E.R. Nuclear Membrane Ribosomes Chloroplast Golgi Body Mitochondria Organelle Function Cell Membrane A double layer that supports and protects the cell. Allows materials in and out. Lysosome Contains digestive enzymes that destroy damaged organelles and invaders. Cytoplasm Jelly-like fluid that surrounds and protects the organelles. Nucleus The control center of the cell. Contains the DNA Nuclear Membrane Surrounds the nucleus. Nucleolus A round structure in the nucleus that makes ribosomes. Vacuole Stores food and water. Golgi Body Processes and packages materials for the cell. Mitochondria The “Powerhouse”. Breaks down food to produce energy in the form of ATP. Rough E.R. Builds and transports substances through the cell. Has ribosomes on it. Smooth E.R. Builds and transports substances through the cell. Does not have ribosomes. Ribosome Helps make protein for the cell. Cell Wall Gives shape and protection to plant cells. Chloroplast Changes sunlight into sugar for plant cells. Contains a green pigment called chlorophyll. What is the difference between plant and animal cells?