Plant and Animal Cells

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Storage area of a cell

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Vacuole: A membrane-bound organelle that stores nutrients, waste products, and other materials in a cell.

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Tiny cell parts (little organs)

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Organelles: Specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct processes.

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Controls what comes in and out of the cell

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Cell Membrane: A protective barrier that regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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Contains a cell wall, chloroplasts, and one large vacuole.

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Plant Cell: A type of cell that has a rigid cell wall, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and a large central vacuole.

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Rigid layer surrounding a plant cell

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Cell Wall: A tough outer layer that provides support and protection to plant cells.

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Function of chloroplasts in plant cells

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Chloroplasts: Organelles that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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Main component of the cell membrane

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Phospholipids: Molecules that form the basic structure of the cell membrane, creating a barrier between the inside and outside of the cell.

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Function of mitochondria in cells

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Mitochondria: Organelles known as the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for producing energy through cellular respiration.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm: The jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is the site of many metabolic processes.

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Difference between plant and animal cells

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.