Animal and Plant Cells gr 10

Cell theory

All living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and cells come from pre

Cell membrane

Controls what enters and leaves the cell

Cytoplasm

Jelly

Nucleus

Contains DNA and controls cell activities

Mitochondria

Release usable energy through cellular respiration

Ribosomes

Make proteins

Vacuole

Stores water, nutrients, and other substances

Cell wall

Rigid outer layer that supports and protects plant cells

Chloroplasts

Contain chlorophyll and carry out photosynthesis

Chlorophyll

Green pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis

Plant cells vs animal cells

Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts in photosynthetic cells, and typically a large central vacuole; animal cells lack a cell wall and chloroplasts

Photosynthesis

Process that uses light energy to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen

Photosynthesis equation

Carbon dioxide + water + light energy → glucose + oxygen

Cell specialization

Process by which cells develop structures and functions suited to particular job