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Type of Cell

Cell

Animal Cell

animal cell

 

All animals are made up of one or more cells. Animal cells all have the same basic structure, though they differ in how they look and what job they do. 

Plant Cell

Plant cell

Plants are made up of one or more cells. Each cell is surrounded by a sturdy wall and contains a number of structures that perform special jobs.

DNA

DNA

 

Inside the nucleus of every cell is deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), a tightly coiled molecule that contains genes. Genes determine all the features found in living things, such as eye color, the pattern on a butterfly’s wings, or the color of a flower’s petals.

Mitochondrion

Mitochondrion

 

A mitochondrion is a tiny, sausage-shaped structure found inside a cell. A mitochondrion makes energy for the cell.

Red Blood Cells

red cells

 

Red blood cells carry oxygen to cells and tissues throughout the body. Red blood cells can bend to squeeze through the tiniest blood vessels and deliver oxygen wherever it is needed.

Nerve Cell

Nerve Cell

Nerve cells are the workers of the nervous system. Found throughout the body, nerve cells send electrical signals that direct all of your body’s activities, including thinking, breathing, and moving.

Cell Division

Cell Division

 Most cells divide at some time during their lives. Organisms rely on cell division for reproduction, growth, and repair and replacement of damaged or worn-out cells.

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