Explore the plant and animal cell.
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
View microscope images of plant and animal cells.
Test your knowledge of cell organelle functions.
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Animal Cell
Plant Cell
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Animal Cell
Plant Cell
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Animal Cell
Plant Cell
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Animal Cell
Plant Cell
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Animal Cell
Plant Cell
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Animal Cell
Plant Cell
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Animal Cell
Plant Cell
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Animal Cell
Plant Cell
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Animal Cell
Plant Cell
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Cell Membrane
The cell membrane (AKA plasma membrane) is a double layer of phospholpids. Although not an organelle, it is an important component of the cell which we will spend more time on later in the chapter.
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Centrosome
The centriole is an animal cell- specific organelle that plays a major role in cell division. It's function is to produce spindle fibers that will attach to the chromosomes and move them around the cell during mitosis and meiosis.
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Cell Wall
The cell wall is a thick band of cellulose that surrounds the plant cell. It has a number of functions including protecting the cell, helping the plant cell remain rigid, and has junctions to allow the flow of material between cells.
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Amyoplast
The amyoplast is a plant cell- specific organelle. Its main function is to convert gluose into starch, whcih will be stored in the leaves of a plant for later use.
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Plant Cells
Animal Cells
Red Onion Cells
Bird Blood Cells
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Anacharis Leaf Cells
Human Cheek Cells
These are red onion cells shown at 100X. The thick band around each cell is a cell wall. Onions grow underground so you will not see chloroplasts in these cells, since they would not have access to the sun for photosynthesis.
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These are the cells in the leaf of an elodea plant, a type of aquatic plant. Notice the thick cell walls around each plant cell and the green chloroplasts. These cells have chloroplasts since as part of the leaf, they would be exposed to light for photosynthesis.
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These are red blood cells of a bird. Notice how circular these cells are compared to the plant cells. These blood cells each have a nucleus, unlike our blood cells which do not have any nuclei!
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This is an epithelial cell. Epithelial cells line all of the tracts in your body such as inside your mouth, the esophagus, and digestive tracts.
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The rough ER is studded with ribosomes; compartmentalizes the cell for protein synthesis and is the site of initial protein folding.
The nucleus contains the genetic materil. It has pores to regulate what enters and leaves the nucleus.
The nucleolus combines ribosomal RNA with proteins to create ribosome subunits.
The peroxisome catalyzes reactions that produce hydrogen peroxide.
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The ribosome assembles amino acids into polypeptide chains.
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The smooth ER synthesizes lipids and detoxifies the cell.
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Peroxisome
Title
Nucleus
Title
Nucleolus
Title
Ribosome
Title
Smooth ER
Title
Rough ER
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The Golgi complex is responsible for final modifications of proteins. Sorts, distributes, and packages proteins for trafficking.
The vacuole stores cellular materials and in plant cells it helps to maintain turgor pressure.
The lysosome contains hydrolytic enzymes; plays a role in recycling of cell parts and apoptosis.
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The mitochondrion is the site of cellular respiration.
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The chloroplast is the site of photosynthesis.
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Golgi Complex
Title
Lysosome
Title
Vacuole
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Chloroplast
Mitochondria
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Explore the plant and animal cell.
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
View microscope images of plant and animal cells.
Test your knowledge of cell organelle functions.
Return to Home
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Return to Home
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Return to Home
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Return to Home
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Return to Home
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Return to Home
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Return to Home
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Return to Home
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Return to Home
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Return to Home
Cell Membrane
The cell membrane (AKA plasma membrane) is a double layer of phospholpids. Although not an organelle, it is an important component of the cell which we will spend more time on later in the chapter.
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Return to Home
Centrosome
The centriole is an animal cell- specific organelle that plays a major role in cell division. It's function is to produce spindle fibers that will attach to the chromosomes and move them around the cell during mitosis and meiosis.
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Return to Home
Cell Wall
The cell wall is a thick band of cellulose that surrounds the plant cell. It has a number of functions including protecting the cell, helping the plant cell remain rigid, and has junctions to allow the flow of material between cells.
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Return to Home
Amyoplast
The amyoplast is a plant cell- specific organelle. Its main function is to convert gluose into starch, whcih will be stored in the leaves of a plant for later use.
Animal Cell
Plant Cell
Plant Cells
Animal Cells
Red Onion Cells
Bird Blood Cells
Return to Home
Anacharis Leaf Cells
Human Cheek Cells
These are red onion cells shown at 100X. The thick band around each cell is a cell wall. Onions grow underground so you will not see chloroplasts in these cells, since they would not have access to the sun for photosynthesis.
Back
These are the cells in the leaf of an elodea plant, a type of aquatic plant. Notice the thick cell walls around each plant cell and the green chloroplasts. These cells have chloroplasts since as part of the leaf, they would be exposed to light for photosynthesis.
Back
These are red blood cells of a bird. Notice how circular these cells are compared to the plant cells. These blood cells each have a nucleus, unlike our blood cells which do not have any nuclei!
Back
This is an epithelial cell. Epithelial cells line all of the tracts in your body such as inside your mouth, the esophagus, and digestive tracts.
Back
Test your knowlege of the cell organelles!
Begin Quiz
Practice First
Back to Home
Back to Home
The rough ER is studded with ribosomes; compartmentalizes the cell for protein synthesis and is the site of initial protein folding.
The nucleus contains the genetic materil. It has pores to regulate what enters and leaves the nucleus.
The nucleolus combines ribosomal RNA with proteins to create ribosome subunits.
The peroxisome catalyzes reactions that produce hydrogen peroxide.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
The ribosome assembles amino acids into polypeptide chains.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
The smooth ER synthesizes lipids and detoxifies the cell.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Title
Peroxisome
Title
Nucleus
Title
Nucleolus
Title
Ribosome
Title
Smooth ER
Title
Rough ER
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
The Golgi complex is responsible for final modifications of proteins. Sorts, distributes, and packages proteins for trafficking.
The vacuole stores cellular materials and in plant cells it helps to maintain turgor pressure.
The lysosome contains hydrolytic enzymes; plays a role in recycling of cell parts and apoptosis.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
The mitochondrion is the site of cellular respiration.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
The chloroplast is the site of photosynthesis.
PRACTICE
Title
Golgi Complex
Title
Lysosome
Title
Vacuole
Title
Title
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
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