Plant and animal cells

building blocks of all living organisms

organelles

perform specific functions to keep the cell alive.

nucleus

controls the cells activities and contains dna

cytoplasm

sites of chemical reactions

cell membrane

controls movement in and out of cells

mitochondria

creates energy using respiration

ribosomes

makes protein for growth and repair

cell wall

provides support and strength

chloroplast

contains chlorophyll for photosynthesis

large vacuole

store water and nutrients, keeps the cell firm

plant cell

cell wall, chloroplast, large vacuole

animal cell

no cell wall, chloroplast, small/ no vacuole