CELLS

Cell The basic unit of structure and function of all living things

Organelles – smaller parts of a cell that have particular functions (jobs) in the life processes

of a cell.

NucleusOrganelle that determines all of a cell’s

activities and production of new cells

Jellylike substance that contains manychemicals that keep the cell

functioning

Cytoplasm

Organellesthat releaseenergy from food

Organelle that stores food, water, or wastes

Covering that holds the cell together and separates it from its surroundings

Chromosomes Threadlike structures that contain information

about the characteristics of the plant or animal.

Plant Cell

Only plantcellshaveacellwall

Cell WallRigid layer that supports and protects the plant cell

Chloroplasts Organelles that make food for the plant cell

Plant Cell

Can You CompareAnd ContrastPlantAndAnimalCells?