Components of plant and animal cells

Exclusive to plant cells
1. chloroplasts; where photosynthesis takes place to make food for the plant cell
2. cell wall; made of cellulose & is tough so the cell is supported & keeps its shape
  1. Don't confuse this with the cell membrane!
3. large central vacuole; contains cell sap which helps to keep the plant cell rigid
Of both plant cells & animal cells
1. cell membrane; controls what enters/leaves the cell
  1. e.g.: carbon dioxide, oxygen, glucose
  2. Don't confuse this with the cell wall!
2. nucleus: large structure that contains DNA
  1. DNA are instructions for the working & building of a cell
3. mitochondria: tiny structures where respiration take place
  1. respiration releases energy for cell processes
4. cytoplasm; jelly-like substance that fills the cell
  1. many reactions take place here
  2. this is NOT a proper structure! it is a substance that fills a cell and supports other structures

Resource summary

	Created by Tyra Peters almost 9 years ago