Animal Cells:
"At least we have lysosomes because without them we would have waste all up in our cell."- Animal Cell News "We have our nucleus in the center of our brain not on the side. Thats how we are smarter."- Animal Cell Science Lab |
Plant Cells:
"A plant cell has a cell wall and a cell membrane instead of just a cell membrane. It has more protection than just an ordinary animal cell."- Plant Cell Weekly "Plant Cells have chloroplast and animal cells don't. Chloroplast's are very important because its the location of photosynthesis. That's how we, plants, are alive today!"- Plant Cell Museum |
Animal Cells:
The picture above shows how us, animal cells, are blobby and round shaped, and not square or a rectangle shaped. Our cell membrane is like a fence. It can either let things go through or stop them and make them turn around. |
Plant Cell:
The picture above is showing us, plant cells, what we look like. We are strong because we have a rectangle cell wall and a membrane. Not just a membrane like animal cells do. Turgor pressure makes us stand up straight and our cell wall has a big part in playing that role. |
Animal Cell Organelles:
Cell Membrane- the thin flexible layer surrounding all cells Cytoplasm- Jelly-like fluid in all cells DNA- the genetic information for cells stored in the nucleus Nucleus- the control center of the cell: directs cell activities and contains genetic info Ribosomes- responsible for building proteins in the cell Mitochondria- organelle that converts food into useable energy Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)- organelle responsible for transportation around the cell Golgi Apparatus- organelle responsible for packaging materials and sending them throughout the cell Lysosome- organelle only in animal cells: assists with waste disposal Vacuole- organelle responsible for storing water, energy, and sometimes waste Warning: Does NOT include a Cell Wall and Chloroplasts |
Plant Cell Organelles:
Cell Wall- surrounds plant cell: makes it rigid Cell Membrane- a thin stretchy layer surrounding every single type of cell Cytoplasm- Jello-like fluid Chloroplasts- it's the location of photosynthesis Vacuole- this organelle stores water, ENERGY, and sometimes waste Mitochondria- converts food into ENERGY DNA- genetic info for cells stored in the nucleus Ribosomes- builds proteins in the cell Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)- responsible for transportation around the cell Golgi Bodies- packs materials and sends them throughout the cell Nucleus- the control center for the cell; directs all the activities Vacuole- stores water, ENERGY, and sometimes waste Warning: Does not include Lysosomes |