Life Cells

What are cells?

• Cells are the simplest form of life (We say “The most basic unit of
life”).
• Depending on the organism, they may possess only one cell (uni-
cellular) or multiple (multi-cellular).
• Cells are classified by their organisms, i.e, Plant and Animal Cells.
Animal vs Plant Cells
• Animal Cells are different from plant cells in that they have no cell
wall. This prevents them from having a fixed shape.
• Plants Cells possess a cell wall, and a large vacuole which acts as
storage for the cell.
• They also possess chloroplasts, which help them produce food by a
specific process.
Question
• Name the process by which the chloroplasts in plant cells produce
food.

PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Cell Organelles
• Nucleus – Contain genetic information of the cell
• Cytoplasm – Contains the cell organelles
• Mitochondria – The powerhouse of the cell; produces energy.
• Vacuoles – Stores water and dissolved substances. Maintains turgor
pressure.
• Chloroplasts – Contain chlorophyll; site of glucose production.
• Cell wall – Gives protection and shape to the cell.
• Cell Membrane – Controls movement of substances into and out of
the cell.
Plant Cell
Animal Cell
Homework
• In a table, insert what organelles (on slide 5) are found in animal cells
and plant cells.
• Make brief notes on the types of plant tissues.
• Link 1:
https://www.dummies.com/education/science/types-of-plant-tissues/
• Link 2:
https://www2.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/farabee/biobk/BioBookP
LANTANAT.html