Transcript of Cell Structure & Function Project-Plant Cell
Cell Structure & Function Project-Plant Cell
Nucleus
The control center of the cell.
Cytoplasm
The portion of the cell outside the nucleus.
Central Vacuole
Also called plant vacuole.
As we all know, cells are
divided into two groups- eukaryote and prokaryote. And plant cell is an example of eukaryotic cell. However, plant cell, unlike the animal cell and other cells, has some different structures. Let's see how
plant cell is different or the same in structures and functions.
Plant Cell
Cell Membrane
A thin, flexible barrier that surrounded all cells.
Also known as plasma membrane.
Regulate the cells' activity of entering and
exiting.
Every cell needs to have this part.
Provide support and strong protection for the cell.
Made of lipid bilayers.
Cell Wall
Appears in plant cell and bacteria!
Contains DNA that has hereditary information.
Located in the center of the cell
Also known as cytosol.
Like cell membrane, cytoplasm must be required in the cells!
Establishes living condition to supply and transport materials.
Provide support and protection for the cell.
Mitochondria
Help keep cell shape.
A strong supportive layer around the cell membrane.
Convert the chemical energy stored in food into compounds that make the cells use conveniently.
Known as the "powerhouse".
Nearly all eukaryotic cells have this organelle.
Golgi Body
Also called Golgi Apparatus.
Responsible for packaging proteins and other materials from the ER to final destinations.
Big like the bacteria!
Contains enzymes.
Like a preparation before leaving the "factory".
Endoplasmic Reticulum
(ER)
Composed of rough ER and smooth ER.
Rough ER contains ribosomes, but smooth ER doesn't.
Transport materials.
Rough ER modifies proteins for secretion, and smooth ER contains enzymes.
Ribosomes
Responsible for making proteins.
Chloroplasts
Only appears in plant cells!
Responsible for photosynthesis.
Plant vacuole is bigger than animal vacuole.
Stores water, salts, proteins and carbohydrates.
Pressure could make the plants support leaves and flowers..