Diagram of a Generalized Cell showing the Organelles
ORGANELLE |
FUNCTION |
cell membrane |
Protects cell, allows nutrients to flow in and wastes out |
nucleus |
The brain of the cell, control centre, reproductive centre |
nucleolus | a darker spaces within the nucleus that produces ribosomes |
nuclear membrane | Protects nucleus, keeps nuclear material inside, |
chromatin | genetic material, material that forms into chromosomes |
ribosomes |
produce important substances so that the cell works properly |
endoplasmic reticulum |
is a series of canals that allows transportation of nutrients and other materials |
golgi bodies |
package and store materials used by the cell |
vacuoles |
storage areas for food, water, wastes and other fluids |
mitochondrion | energy centre for the cell |
lysosomes | digestion centre where nutrients are broken down and wastes removed |
Similarities and differences between animal and plant cells.
Animal Cells | Plant Cells |
Animal cells have only a cell membrane They do not have a cell wall |
have a cell wall (a rigid outer structure made of cellulose) |
No chloroplasts | have chloroplasts -- green organelles that contain chlorophyll - a substance used in the process of photosynthesis. |
small vacuoles | One large, central vacuole |