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| − | : As [[Eukaryotic Cell|eukaryotic | + | : As a [[Eukaryotic Cell|eukaryotic cell]] an '''animal cell''' contains membrane bound [[organelle]]s, including a [[nucleus]] and several [[mitochondria]]. |
: '''Animal cells''' can be distinguished from [[Plant Cell|plant cells]] in that they do not have [[chloroplast]]s, a [[Cell Wall|cell wall]] or a [[Permanent Vacuole|permanent vacuole]]. | : '''Animal cells''' can be distinguished from [[Plant Cell|plant cells]] in that they do not have [[chloroplast]]s, a [[Cell Wall|cell wall]] or a [[Permanent Vacuole|permanent vacuole]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 2 June 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An animal cell is a cell that has a cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria and a nucleus.
About Animal Cells
- Animal cells do not have chloroplasts, a cell wall or a permanent vacuole.
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| A diagram of a typical animal cell. |
- There are several specialised animal cells found in humans that you should know:
Examples
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| Red Blood Cells | Muscle Cells |
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| Sperm Cells. | A cheek cell. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An animal cell is a eukaryotic cell that has a cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria and a nucleus but no cell wall.
About Animal Cells
- As a eukaryotic cell an animal cell contains membrane bound organelles, including a nucleus and several mitochondria.
- Animal cells can be distinguished from plant cells in that they do not have chloroplasts, a cell wall or a permanent vacuole.
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| A diagram of a typical animal cell. |
- There are several specialised animal cells found in humans that you should know:
Examples
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| Red Blood Cells | Muscle Cells |
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| Sperm Cells. | A cheek cell. |