Science lab

Animal cell and plant cell

Cell membrane   Controls what substances can get into and out of the cell.    

Animal cell

Cytoplasm Jelly-like substance, where chemical reactions happen. In plant cells there's a thin lining, whereas in animal cells most of the cell is cytoplasm.

Animal cell plant cell

Nucleus   Controls what happens inside the cell. Carries genetic information. In exams don't call the nucleus the 'brain' of the cell. That is not a good description and will not get you marks.  

plant cell

Chloroplast Where photosynthesis happens – chloroplasts contain a green substance called chlorophyll.

animal cell and plant cell

  vacuole contains a liquid called cell sap, which keeps the cell firm.

cell plant

Cell wall Made of a tough substance called cellulose, which supports the cell.