Parts of a Cell and Their Function
Plant Cell
Animal Cell
Cell Membrane Encloses and protects the cell and controls what gets in and out of the cell.
Cytoplasm The soup like or gel like substance in which the organelles float It is located between the cell membrane and the nuclear membrane
Nucleus The ‘brain’ of the cell; the command center; the boss of the cell; contains the DNA and RNA (instructions) for the cell
Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Big words that simply mean ‘has a nucleus’ or ‘does not have a nucleus’ ‘Eu’ means do (does have a nucleus), ‘Pro’ means no (does NOT have a nucleus)
Nucleolus Part of the nucleus Makes the ribosomes
Nuclear Membrane Encloses and protects the nucleus and controls what gets in and out of the nucleus
Ribosomes Produce protein for the cell
Lysosome Help eliminate waste from cell; the garbage men
Golgi Apparatus/Complex Packages up the proteins that the ribosomes produce for transport by the endoplasmic reticulum
Endoplasmic Reticulum Transportation system for the cell; transports protein around the cell
Mitochondria The powerhouse of the cell; the battery; converts food into energy
Vacuole Storage tank for the cell Note: Much larger in a plant cell than an animal cell.
Chlorplasts What make a plant green; allow a plant to make energy through photosynthesis Note: Found ONLY in plant cells.
Cell Wall Protects the cell and gives the cell its rigid shape Note: Found ONLY in plant cells.
Main Differences Between A Plant and An Animal Cell 1.Plant cells have a cell wall and animal cells do NOT. 2.Plant cells have chloroplasts and animal cells do not. 3.Plant cells have larger vacuoles than animal cells.