Cell components

Cell components

Animal and plant cells share some, but not all organelles.
Mitochondria are the site of aerobic respiration where energy is released from glucose.
Cytoplasm is water-based and contains lots of the organelles. It is where most cell reactions take place.
Nucleus contains deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), which is the genetic information that controls the cell. DNA is organised into chromosomes.
Cell membrane encloses the cell and controls which substances go in and out. Many simple substances travel by diffusion.
Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis.
Chloroplasts (plant cells) contain the green pigment chlorophyll, which absorbs light for photosynthesis.
Cell wall (plant and algal cells) made of cellulose, which strengthens the cell.

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