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Intro To Cells: Table
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What are Cells?!
Cells
are the basic units of
structure and function of all
living things!
Cells
contain Organelles
or parts! (Little Organs!)
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Plant Cells
 Generally
 LARGE
 Cell
SQUARE-ISH SHAPED
vacuole
wall
 Chloroplasts
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Animal Cells
Generally, ROUND-ISH
Multiple, small
SHAPED!
vacuoles
NO
cell wall
NO
chloroplasts
Organelle
Name
Function
CELL
MEMBRANE
Supports and
Lipid BI-LAYER
protects all
(2 layers of fat)
cells. Regulates
what enters
and leaves the
cell.
Like the skin
around your
body!
NUCLEUS
The control or
information
center of the
cell.
Round, usually
found near the
center of the cell.
Contains DNA!!!
(genetic material)
BRAIN OR BOSS BOTH
CYTOPLASM
Gives the cell
support and
shape. Cell
without would
be like a
shriveled up
raisin!
Thick, jelly-like
substance that fills
in the area
between
organelles.
Like the liquid
in soup. The
veggies are
like the
organelles. OR
Jello with fruit
in it!
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Description
Analogy or
Comparison
Plant,
Animal, or
Both
BOTH
BOTH
Organelle
Name
Description
Analogy or
Comparison
Mitochondria Breaks down food
molecules and
releases energy
Bean shaped
organelle filled
with folded
membranes.
Cell’s
BOTH
POWERHOUSE
Cell Wall
Protects and
provides structure
Thicker
membrane that
lies outside the
cell membrane.
Very rigid!
Like cartilage
in ears and
nose
PLANT
Chloroplast
Traps energy from
sunlight to make
food (glucose) for
the cell.
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Green, contains
chlorophyll
(pigment). Long,
stacked oval
shapes.
Solar oven
(uses energy
to make food)
PLANT
Vacuole
Stores food, water,
and
WASTE
Fluid filled sacs.
Very LARGE in
plants. Many
little ones in
animals.
Warehouse,
ALWAYS
water tank, or
PLANT,
garbage dump.
SOMETIME
-S ANIMAL
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Function
Plant,
Animal,
or Both