PLANT CELL Cell Wall Cell Membrane Mitochondria Chloroplasts Vacuole Nucleus Ribosomes Cytoplasm Made of cellulose – this strengthens the cell. This is filled with cell sap which keeps the cell rigid and supports the plant. Found in the green parts of the plant. Controls the cell and contains the Contain chlorophyll which absorbs light to genetic information. Present in all help the plant photosynthesise. cells. A liquid gel that provides vital Surrounds the cell and controls chemical reactions for life to which substances enter and exit develop. the cell. These are found in the cytoplasm and are where respiration occurs sand oxygen is used up in the process. The site of protein synthesis. All organisms rely heavily on the production of protein and these small structures provide it. ANIMAL CELL Cell Membrane Mitochondria Cytoplasm A liquid gel that provides vital chemical reactions for life to develop. These are found in the cytoplasm and are where respiration occurs sand oxygen is used up in the process. Nucleus Ribosomes Controls the cell and contains the genetic information. Present in all cells. Surrounds the cell and controls which substances enter and exit the cell. The site of protein synthesis. All organisms rely heavily on the production of protein and these small structures provide it.