Cell Structure

& Function
http://koning.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/cell/cell.html

Cell Theory
All living things are made up of cells.
All cells come from other cells by dividing
to make more
Cells are the smallest working units of all
living things.
All cells

How is a CELL similar to
your school???
What is a cell?
A cell is the smallest unit
that is capable of
performing life functions.
Examples of Cells
Amoeba Proteus
Plant Stem
Red Blood Cell
Nerve Cell
Bacteria
Typical Animal Cell
http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~acarpi/NSC/images/cell.gif
http://waynesword.palomar.edu/images/plant3.gif
Typical Plant Cell
Two Types of Cells
Prokaryotic
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
Do not have
structures
surrounded by
membranes
Few internal
structures
One-celled
organisms,
Bacteria

http://library.thinkquest.org/C004535/prokaryotic_cells.html
Eukaryotic
Contain organelles surrounded by membranes
Most living organisms

Plant Animal
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004535/eukaryotic_cells.html
Cell Parts
Organelles- smaller
parts/organs of the
cell that help it
function
Surrounding the Cell
Cell Membrane
Outer membrane of
cell that controls
movement in and out
of the cell
Double layer

http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html

School analogy-
the doors & windows
Cell Wall
Most commonly
found in plant
cells & bacteria
Supports &
protects cells
Analogy: school
walls
http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html

Inside the Cell
Nucleus
Controls cell activities (like the
brain)
Contains genetic material DNA

School analogy- the principal

Cheek Cells

Cytoplasm
Gel-like mixture
All the space between the
organelles

Analogy: the hallways in the
school
Mitochondria
Produces energy
through chemical
reactions breaking
down fats &
carbohydrates
The power house of the
cell
Analogy: Generator in
the school
http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html

Vacuoles
1. Storage for food,
water and waste
2. Help plants maintain
shape
Analogy:
Cafeteria
Quantity:
Plants one big vacuole
Animals lots of small
vacuoles

http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html

Chloroplast
Usually found in
plant cells
Contains green
chlorophyll
Where
photosynthesis
takes place
Analogy: solar
panels on the roof
http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html

Elodea Cells