Question

discovery text: discovery of cells & cell theory
discovery video: cell parts in plants & animals
what organelles are only found in animal cells? the organelles found only in animal cells are
what organelles are only found in plant cells? the organelles only found only in plant cells are
explore part 2
gizmos simulation: cell structure
directions: explore the samples in the \animal cell\ and \plant cell\ tabs. you will click on an organelle and see a description about it to the left. use this information, along with the discovery work from part 1, to complete your cell organelle chart. you may paraphrase/use your own words for the function column.
fill in the following on your cell organelle chart for each organelle: function
plant, animal or both
sketch it

Explanation:

1. For animal-only organelles: These are structures that support animal cell-specific functions like cell division and waste processing.
2. For plant-only organelles: These are structures that enable photosynthesis, cell structure support, and storage unique to plants.
3. The Gizmos simulation guides identifying organelle functions and which cells they belong to, but the core cell organelle differences are established cell biology facts.

Answer:

• The organelles found only in animal cells are: Centrioles, Lysosomes (and Cilia/Flagella in some animal cells)
• The organelles only found in plant cells are: Chloroplasts, Cell Walls, Large Central Vacuoles

For the cell organelle chart task (from the Gizmos simulation):

1. For each organelle, use the simulation's description to note its function (paraphrased), mark if it is in Plant, Animal, or Both cells, and sketch its basic shape.

Example entries for key organelles:

• Nucleus: Function: Stores genetic material; Plant, Animal or Both: Both; Sketch: Oval shape with a darker inner nucleolus
• Chloroplast: Function: Makes food via photosynthesis; Plant, Animal or Both: Plant; Sketch: Oval shape with stacked internal membranes
• Lysosome: Function: Breaks down waste materials; Plant, Animal or Both: Animal; Sketch: Small, round sac-like shape
• Cell Wall: Function: Supports and protects the cell; Plant, Animal or Both: Plant; Sketch: Rigid outer layer around the cell membrane