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Structure and Function of Cells
The structures within a cell function in providing protection and support, forming a
barrier between the cell and its environment, building and repairing cells parts,
transporting materials, storing and releasing energy, getting rid of waste materials, and
increasing in number.
The following diagrams show two typical cells. Identify whether the cell is a plant or
animal cell, and then label the following structures.
Structure and function of cells (g)
Complete the table below. You do not need to write in full sentences.
Cell Part
Description
Function
Plant, Animal,
Both
Strong, stiff, nonliving layer outside
the cell membrane; only found in
plants, made of cellulose
Cell
Membrane
Nuclear
Membrane
Or
Nuclear
Envelope
Region between the nucleus and the
cell membrane; consists of a
jellylike substance that contains
many organelles
Nucleus
Nucleolus
One of a set of structures found in
the nucleus; made of DNA, plus
some protein
Structure and function of cells (g)
Endoplasmic
reticulum
Small, grain like body; may be
attached to the endoplasmic
reticulum or floating free in
cytoplasm; produced in nucleolus
Rod-shaped organelle; located in the
cytoplasm; has a smooth outer
membrane and a greatly folded inner
membrane.
Both
Vacuole
Lysosome
Animal, rare in
plant
Captures energy in sunlight
and uses it to produce food
Structure and function of cells (g)