The Vital Roles that Cell Structures Play
Within each cell there are specialized structures called organelles that perform specific functions.
Think of them as living factories; they create everything they need to survive.
Animal Cell
The main ones we will focus on for now are;› Nucleus› Cell Membrane› Cytoplasm› Mitochondria› Vacuoles
Nucleus
Nucleus
The brain of the cell, it runs the whole show
Directs all activities within the cell such as growing, moving and reproduction.
Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane
A “controlled gateway” that allows materials in and out of the cell
Uses diffusion
Is selectively permiable
Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm
Is considered the “kitchen” of the cell
Is the space where all the nutrients are kept that assist the cell in its life processes
Largest part of the cell
Mitochondria
Mitochondria
In the shape of a peanut
Is called the “powerhouses” of the cell because all the chemical reactions take place
Turns the energy the cell receives into a form it can use
Vacuoles
Vacuoles
“Storage rooms” within the cell
Nutrients, water, and other substances are stored here
Animal cells commonly have many vacuoles
Plant Cell
Plant Cells
Have all of the organelles listed in the ANIMAL CELL, but has a few extra ones;› Cell Wall› Chloroplasts› Vacuoles (different)
Cell Wall
Cell Wall
The “frame” of the plant cell
Only found in plant cells, are a means of structure and support for the cell
Look like a GREEN BRICK WALL
Chloroplasts
Chloroplasts
The “solar panels” of the plant cell
Are found in the green parts of the plants
Carry out photosynthesis; convert the suns energy into food for the cell
Plant Vacuoles
Vacuoles (plant)
Only have one massive vacuole, opposed to animals many
Major Storage unit
Most noticeable section of the plant cell
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