9th Sep '25

Cells

All living things are made up of . There are two main categories of cell:

Animal Cells

Animal cells are generally in shape and contain:

Plant Cells

Plant cells are generally in shape and contain:

Functions of the parts

Each part of the cell has its own function (job) to do:

Part of cell Function
Contains genetic material which controls the activities of the cell
Where most of the chemical reactions take place
Controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell
Where most energy is released through
Where protein synthesis (making) occurs
Only found in a plant cell:
Strengthens the cell and helps give it shape
Absorbs light energy to make food through
Filled with cell sap

The chemical reactions inside cells are controlled by .

Putting it all together

Groups of like cells form . Different types of working together form . Different working together form and different working together form .