A Tour Through the Living Cell7th Grade

Two Types of CellsAll living things are made of cells. All cells can be put into two

groups: animal cells and plants cells

Plant cells have two parts that animal cells do not: a cell wall and chloroplasts

Cell Wall A cell wall is a

protective layer that goes around a cell.

It is very durable and protects the cell.

Chloroplasts Chloroplasts are

filled with Chlorophyll, it is why they are green.

The main job of the chloroplasts is to take in sunlight and make food for the plant

Cell Membrane The cell

membrane also surrounds the cell.

The membrane makes sure good things stay in and bad things stay out.

CytoplasmThe cytoplasm

is the stuff that fills the cell.

It holds all the parts of the cell in place.

Nucleus The nucleus is the

“brain” of the cell. It controls all the

other functions of the cell

This is also where the DNA is found

Ribosomes Very small

organelles The ribosomes

create proteins for the cell.

Proteins are needed for a organism to live

Endoplasmic Reticulum The ER is a

transports system

The ER Transports proteins and nutrients

MitochondriaThe

Mitochondria powers the cell

It provides energy (ATP) for the cell

Lysosomes Lysosomes digest

materials They break down

dead and old organelles.

They get rid of waste

Vacuoles The vacuoles are

the storage unit of the cells.

The store different types of material like water.

Plant vacuoles are very large.

Check out the differences

Animal Plant