Animal Cell vs. Plant Cell

Both plant and animal cells have those organelles previously talked about...the main difference in the two types of cells is PLANT CELLS...
1. have CHLOROPLASTS (green, for energy by photosynthesis)
2. have CELL WALL (rigid, outside of the cell membrane)
3. have a LARGER VACUOLE (when empty plant wilts)

Be sure you understand ALL the functions of the organelles and know WHERE they are found (plant, animal, bacteria cell). Remember that certain organelles may be found in all 3, just 2 or even only one!!

ANIMAL CELL


PLANT CELL


Here's a few interactive sites for explore...

* interactive cell diagram

* interactive Eukaryote cells (both plant and animal models)

* great site for Plants vs. Animals (defines all organelles)

* compare all 3 cell types, build the cells, quiz yourself, etc.

* jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles

* label the plant cell...label the animal cell

* a "cell city" from BBC (will need to do the HTML version, I don't think you have the proper plug-in)

Eukaryotes

EUKARYOTE = a cell WITH a nucleus and other organelles; includes the animal cell and the plant cell



The typical organelles and their functions can be seen in detail on the following sites...

* site with all organelles and functions...plus more sites to explore

* a simplified table with all organelles and functions

* 'rags to riches' game on organelles

* 'battleship' game on organelles

* 'hangman' game on organelles