More about parts of cell

Function of different parts of a cell

PLANT CELL

Nucleus

Cytoplasm

Cell Membrane

Chloroplast

Cell Wall

ANIMAL CELL

Nucleus

Cytoplasm

Cell Membrane

PLANT AND ANIMAL CELL

Plant cell

Animal cell

Nucleus

Cytoplasm

Cell Membrane

Chloroplast

Cell Wall

Differences between Plant and Animal Cells

Animal cells do not have cell wall.

•Plant cells contain cell wall.

•Animal cells do not contain chloroplasts.

•Plant cells contain chloroplasts to make food from solar energy during photosynthesis.•Underground parts of plants usually do not contain chloroplasts.

Animal CellPlant Cell

Animal Cell - Functions

jelly-like, where cell activities take placeCytoplasm

thin, controls the substances that enter or exit the cells

Cell membrane

control centre of the cell – stores information for cell functions

Nucleus

Plant Cell - Functions

jelly-like, where cell activities take place

Cytoplasm

contain green pigment chlorophyll, needed in photosynthesis

Chloroplasts

stiff wall which gives plant cells their shape

Cell wall

thin, controls the substances that enter or exit the cells

Cell membrane

control centre of the cell – stores information for cell functions

Nucleus