Part of Cells(#1)

For the past few weeks, we've been learning about the different parts of cells and the jobs that they do. We also learnt about plant cells and animal cells and the difference between them.

What is a cell?

Cells are made up of different parts, called organelles (meaning 'small organs'). It is easier to see the major organelles using simplified diagrams. Cells are very small. They are the basic building blocks of all animals and plants. Although all animals and plants are made of cells, their cells are quite different.

The difference between plant cell and animal cell

Plant Cell - They have a regular, box-like shape

A plant cell has:

Large Vacuole

Cell Wall

Cell Membrane

Chloroplast

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Animal Cell - They have an irregular shape

An animal cell has:

Cell Membrane

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Meaning

Large Vacuole - A storage to hold materials and wastes

Cell Wall - Provides the cell with structure and apart

Cell Membrane - Allows certain things to enter and exit the cell

Chloroplast - to convert sunlight into sugar

Cytoplasm - It helps to hold the other organelles in place

Nucleus - Its where the DNA is stored