
Nucleus Structure: Large and round, will usually be located towards the middle of the cell. Mitochondria Plant Cell Animal Cell Function: Transforms energy (from nutrients and Oxygen) for cells to use Analogy: Mitochondria act like a power plant because they both transform other materials to make energy. Mitochondria Structure: Bean shape with many layers inside The water supports the swimmer like cytoplasm supports organelles Analogy: It is like the water in a swimming pool because all the stuff that happens in the pool happens in the water.Function: Protein production for the Cell Ĭytoplasm The material inside the membrane Structure: Gel-like fluid made mostly of water.Structure: are free in the cytoplasm and often attached to the membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum.Analogy: It is like the bright orange flexible fencing around construction sites because it protects the work site while still allowing things to go through.

Function: Controls what goes in and out of cell (transports material) & Holds in cytoplasm.


Cell Organelles 7.12D Differentiate between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles, including cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondrion, chloroplast, and vacuole
