Transcript Cell
CELLS
Vocabulary
Cell – the basic unit of a living thing
Bacterial Cell - a cell that does NOT have a
nucleus
Chloroplast - Part of plant cell that makes food
(photosynthesis); NOT in animal cells
Mitochondrion- The part of all cells that
provides energy!
ALL LIVING THINGS ARE COMPOSED OF
CELLS AND HAVE THE FOLLOWING
CHARACTERISTICS:
Need
food and water
Made up of one or many CELLS
Move (or moving parts)
Get rid of waste
Grow
Reproduce
Structure vs. Function?
Structure = the parts
Function = the job they do
Cell Membrane: “The Bouncer”
FUNCTION: Controls what enters and
leaves
Animals? YES;
Plants? YES
Cytoplasm: “The Dance Floor”
FUNCTION: Jelly that fills cell; where
chemical changes happen
Animals? YES;
Plants? YES
Nucleus: “The Manager”
FUNCTION: Tells cell what to do
Animals? YES;
Plants? YES
Genetic Material/DNA: “The Brain”
FUNCTION: Found in nucleus; tells cell
what to do
Animals? YES;
Plants? YES
Mitochondrion: “The DJ”
FUNCTION: Gives the cell energy
Animals? YES;
Plants? YES
Vacuoles: “The Bar”
FUNCTION: Store water for the cell
Animals? YES;
Plants? YES
Cell Wall: “The Walls of our Club”
FUNCTION: Gives plant cell its SHAPE
Animals? NO;
Plants? YES
Chloroplast: “The Chef”
FUNCTION: Where plants make food
Animals? NO;
Plants? YES
Do All Cells Have a Nucleus?
NO! Bacterial cells do NOT have a nucleus!
Bacterial Cell
Animal Cell
Exit Ticket
Write a paragraph with today’s words:
Cell
Bacterial Cell
Chloroplast
Mitochondrion