Animal and Plant Cells by

The Cell Membrane

35811 — 2014-03-09 23:09:11 UTC

The membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell. It is the thin layer that encloses the cytosol. It keeps the cell together and gives it its shape.

The Nucleus

35811 — 2014-03-09 23:31:52 UTC

The nucleus is the control centre of the cell. It contains DNA in the form of chromosomes and it controls what the cell does and when.

Cytosol

35811 — 2014-03-09 23:36:19 UTC

The jelly-like substance inside cells is the Cytosol. It conatains many important substances, such as glucose, that are needed for chemical reactions that occur inside cells.

Vacuole

35811 — 2014-03-09 23:41:22 UTC

The vacuole is an organelle used to store water and disvoled substances. Most animal cells do not have vacuolds.

Chloroplasts

35811 — 2014-03-10 00:05:30 UTC

Chloroplasts are the oval shaped organelles found only in plant cells. They use the energy from the sun to make food. Chloroplasts contain a green substance called chlorophyll.

The Cell Wall

35811 — 2014-03-10 00:08:54 UTC

The tough covering around plant cells is the cell wall. It gives plant cells strength and holds them in shape. Plant cell walls are made of a substance called Cellulose. Water and dissovled substances can pass through the cell wall. Animal cells do not have a cell wall.