Parts of an Animal Cell
Cells are the basic building blocks of all living things. A cell is the smallest
part of a living thing that can carry out all the processes of life.
Most cells are too small to be seen without a microscope.
Animals are made up of many different kinds of cells. For example, muscle
cells help animals move. Bloods cells carry oxygen to other cells. Nerve cells
help send signals between the brain and other parts of the body. But all
animal cells have the same main parts.
Draw Conclusions
Why can’t animal cells use sunlight to make food?
They lack chloroplasts.
Definition:
chloroplast- organelle that makes food from sunlight, water, and
carbon dioxide
Parts of an Animal Cell
Animal Cell
Cell Structures and their Function
Plant Cell
Animal Cell
Cell Structure
Function
Mitochondria
Provide Energy
Vacuoles
Store Materials
Nucleus
Cell Control Center; Reproduction
Cell membrane
Structure and Transport
Golgi Bodies and Endoplasmic
Reticulum
Transport
Plant Cell
chloroplast- organelle that makes food from sunlight, water, and
carbon dioxide
cytoplasm – gel-like material that surrounds the internal parts of the cell
diffusion – process that spreads substances through a gas or liquid.
nucleus – cell structure that directs cell activities and carries genetic
information
organelle – structure that has specific job within the cell
osmosis – type of diffusion that allows water to pass across a
membrane
Parts of a Cell
Plant and animal cells have many things in common. Like animal cells, plant
cells have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, a nucleus, and organelles.
Plant cells also have two parts not found in animal cells: a cell wall and
chloroplasts.
A cell wall is a stiff covering outside of the cell membrane. The cell wall gives
the cell extra strength and support. Cell walls help plants stand upright and
support heavy structures such as leaves and flowers. Because cell walls are
rigid, or stiff, most plants cells have a boxy shape with fairly straight sides.
Draw Conclusions
What is the function of a cell?
To carry out activities that the organism needs to live.
Definition:
function -
a. Assigned duty or activity.
b. A specific occupation or role
Parts of a Plant Cell
Plant Cell
Cell Part
Function
Nucleus
Controls most cell activities
Contains genetic material
Cell membrane
Protects Cells
Controls what enters and leaves the cell
Cell wall
Supports cell
Cytoplasm
Contains organelles
Chloroplasts
Uses sun’s energy to make food for cell
Plants
Animals
1. Which structure is the control center of a cell?
A nucleus
B cytoplasm
C cell membrane
D organelle
1. Which statement is TRUE?
A
B
C
D
A plant cell has a nucleus, but an animal
cell does not.
A plant cell has a cell membrane and a cell wall.
An animal cell has a cell membrane and a cell
wall.
An animal cell has a cell membrane and
chloroplasts.
1. What is the function of the cell membrane?
A
B
C
D
to support the cell
to contain cell organelles
to make food for the cell
to control what enters and leaves the cell
1. Which of these is NOT made of cells?
A
B
C
D
a rock
a piece of wood
an earthworm
a fern