Animal & Plant cells

• Structures of an animal cell:(5)

  Ribosomes , cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria, nucleus
• Structures of a plant cell:(8)

  Chloroplast, cell membrane, nucleus, cellulose cell wall, permanent vacuole, ribosomes, mitochondria, cytoplasm
• Plant cells have a permanent vacuole, cell wall and chloroplasts but animal cells do not
• Plant and animal cells are eukaryotes.
• Nucleus: Controls all the activities of the cell and contains the genetic material of the cell.
• Cytoplasm: A liquid gel in which the organelles are suspended in & where chemical reactions take place.
• Cell membrane: Controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell.
• Mitochondria: Where aerobic respiration takes place.
• Ribosomes: Where protein synthesis takes place, producing the proteins needed for the cell.
• Cell wall: Strengthens the cell & provides support
• Chloroplasts: Contains chlorophyll & produce energy through photosynthesis.
• Permanent vacuole: Filled with cell sap to help keep the cells rigid.