Cells Chart

Organelle	Animal or plant	Function
Cell Membrane	both	protects cell
Cytoplasm	both	Distributes materials such as oxygen
Nucleus	both	Controls cells activities
Vacuole	both	Storage place for surplus food, wastes and other substances
Endoplasmic Reticulum	both	Are channels in which materials are transported
Mitochondria	both	Breaks down tiny food particles and releases energy
Cell Wall	plant	support cells. Much thicker then membrane
Chloroplasts	plant	Conducts photosynthesis. Takes energy from sun and makes carbohydrates