Eukaryotic Cell

Plant vs. Animal Cells

NUCLEUSThe brain of the cell. Contains DNA, the blueprint for humans.

Cell MembraneThe cell membrane is the gatekeeper of the cell. It controls what enters and leaves the cell.

VACUOLEThe vacuole stores water for the cell and is found in both plant and animal sells. However, plant cells have one large sentral vacuole

MITOCHONDRIAThe mitochondria is the organelle where cellular respiration takes place. It is often refered to a s the power house of the cell because it makes energy for the cell.

CytoplasmThe cytoplasm is a gel-like fluid that fills the cell. It helps organelles to move throughout the cell.

Cell Wall

Chloroplast

Glog by: Amy Russo

Mitochondria

Vacuole

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Cell Membrane

CELL WALLthe cell wall provides structure and support for plant cells.

CHLOROPLASTThe choloroplast contains chlorophyll and makes food for plant cells through photosynthesis.