Plants vs Animal Cells All Cells All cells

Plants vs. Animal Cells

All Cells Ø All cells have three basic components: Cell Membrane, Nucleus, Cytoplasm. Ø Animal Cells have similarities to plant cells, but are different in a few ways. Ø Let’s look:

Plant vs. Animal

Plant Cells Ø Plant cells are different from animal cells. Ø Plant cells contain many of the same organelles you would find in an animal cell with the exception of a few key players Ø (1)Cell Walls and (2)Chloroplasts are found in plant cells and not animal cells.

Cell Wall Ø Cell Walls are only found in plant cells. Ø Cell walls a rigid structures made of cellulose (basically wood). Ø Cell Walls perform the following: l l l Protect the Cells Give the Cells a Strong Shape They provide support for the Cells

Cell Walls

Chloroplast Ø Chloroplast is essentially what makes a plant cell. Ø Chloroplasts are filled with chlorophyll. Ø Chlorophyll creates food from solar energy for the plants, it also give plants their usual green color.

Chloroplasts

Vacuoles Ø I know, animal cells have vacuoles, but they’re different between the two different cells.

Plant Vacuoles Ø Plant Cells have one or two LARGE vacuoles. These vacuoles many hold water for the cells.

Animal Vacuoles Ø Animal cell vacuoles are numerous, small, and contain water, food, and waste.

Conclusion Ø All cells have a cell membrane, nucleus, and cytoplasm. Ø Plant Cells have: Chloroplasts, Cell Walls Ø Both Plant and Animal cells have vacuoles, however, Plant cells have VERY LARGE vacuoles, while animal cells have many small vacuoles.