cell structures or: how organelles work together to carry out life functions
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Cell Structures Or: how organelles work together to carry out life
functions
What is an organelle?
An organelle is a structure within a cell that carries out a specific function that supports the life of the cell and, consequently, life of an organism.
What are some functions of the organelles?
Bring in nutrients Remove waste Generating and releasing energy Making substances that the cell
needs Reproducing Regulating cell processes
Organelles in plant cells vs. organelles in animal cells
Think about the structure and function of plants and animals.
Do you think their respective cells would be same or different?
Plant Cell
Animal Cell
Complete this Venn Diagram outlining the differences and
similarities of plant and animal cells
Organelles AnimalNucleusCell membraneCytoplasmCytoskeletonMitochondriaVacuoles Endoplasmic reticulumRibosomesVesiclesGolgi body
PlantNucleusCell membraneCell wallCytoplasmChloroplastMitochondria Vacuoles Endoplasmic reticulumVesicles Golgi body
Cell Membrane
Separates the inside of the cell from the external environment and controls the flow of materials in and out of the cell.
Cytoplasm
Inside of the cell, contains sugars, water and other life supporting substances. Also, contains all the organelles.
Mitochondria
Energy is released from glucose (sugar) to fuel cell activities.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
A network of channels that help transport materials made in the cell. Connected to the nucleus.
Golgi Body
Sorts and packages proteins and other molecules for transport out of the cell.
Nucleus
Controls all cell activities.
Vacuoles
Contain water and other materials. Also aid in maintaining structure and transporting small molecules.
Cell Wall (plants only)
Tough and rigid. Outside cell membrane. Supports the cell.
Chloroplast (plants only)
Traps energy from the sun makes glucose (photosynthesis) glucose broken down in mitochondria powers cell activities.