1.1.2 - Animal and Plant Cells

• 5 Subcellular structures found within an animal cell.

  Nucleus, mitochondria, cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes.
• 3 Subcellular structures found only in a plant cell.

  Chloroplasts, permanent vacuole, rigid cell wall.
• Mitochondria?

  Where aerobic respiration occurs: this transfers energy that the cell needs to work.
• Ribosomes?

  Protein synthesis, to make protein.
• Nucleus?

  Controls activities of the cell: also contains genetics information (DNA)
• Cytoplasm?

  Gel-like substance where chemical reactions occur; contains an enzyme which controls these reactions.
• Cell membrane?


  Holds the cell together; controls what goes in and out of the cell.
• Chloroplasts?

  Green substance that contains chlorophyll which absorbs light; allows photosynthesis to occur.
• Permanent Vacuole?

  Contains cell sap, a weak sugar and salt solution.
• Cell wall?

  Only in plant cells; made of cellulose, supports and strengthens the cell.