Cell structure

Plant cells differ from animal cells.

Only they contain:

1. Cell walls
2. Chloroplasts
3. Vacuole

They both contain:

1. Cytoplasm
2. Cell membrane [that is selectively permeable]
3. Nucleus

1. Cell walls keep a cell turgid. They provide a means of support which give plants their shape.

2. Chloroplasts are the site of photosynthesis. They absorb the light energy and convert it into chemical energy by form of glucose.

3. Vacuoles store minerals, nutrients and other dissolved solutes.

4. Cytoplasm is the site of many chemical reactions.

5. Nuclei contain the genetic information for a cell.

6. Cell membranes control what enters and leaves the cells. They are selectively permeable meaning not all substances can enter.