Cell structure

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Cell structure by Mind Map: Cell structure

1. Animal cell

1.1. Cytoplasm

1.1.1. The liquid which fills the cell

1.2. Nucleus

1.2.1. Chromatin (DNA)

1.2.2. Nuclear pore

1.2.3. Nuclear membrane

1.2.4. Double membrane

1.3. Cell membrane

1.3.1. Phospholipid bilayer

1.3.1.1. Retains cell contents

1.3.1.2. Controls what enters and exits the cell

1.3.1.3. Provides support

1.4. Ribosomes

1.4.1. Tiny cell organelle made from RNA and proteins

1.4.1.1. They make proteins within the cell

1.5. Mitochondria

1.5.1. Mitochondria have a double membrane

1.5.2. The more Christae (folds) present the more energy released

1.5.3. Each mitochondrion has its own DNA loop

1.5.4. Releases energy from glucose using respiration

2. Plant cell

2.1. Chloroplast

2.1.1. Stacks of chlorophyll

2.1.1.1. This is where photosynthesis takes place

2.1.2. Loop of DNA

2.1.3. A double membrane

2.2. Cytoplasm

2.2.1. The liquid which fills the cell

2.3. Vacuole

2.3.1. A membrane bag filled with cell sap, a mixture of sugars, salts and water.

2.3.1.1. Plant cells have a large central vacuole

2.4. Ribosomes

2.4.1. Tiny cell organelles made from RNA and proteins

2.4.1.1. They make proteins within the cell

2.5. Nucleus

2.5.1. Chromatin (DNA)

2.5.2. Nucleus membrane

2.5.3. Nucleus pore

2.5.4. Double membrane

2.6. Cell membrane

2.6.1. Phospholipid bilayer

2.6.1.1. Retains cell contents

2.6.1.2. Controls what enters and exits the cell

2.6.1.3. Provides support

2.7. Cell wall

2.7.1. Provides structure and protection for the plant cell

2.8. Mitochondria

2.8.1. The more Christae (folds) present the more energy released

2.8.2. Each mitochondrion has its own loop of DNA

2.8.3. Mitochondria have a double membrane

2.8.4. Released energy from glucose using respiration