JC Science · Cells · 5 min
The Cell:
The smallest unit of life
Narrated explanationReady
Every living thing is made of cells. Inside each cell, tiny structures called organelles share the work of staying alive.
Plant cells have a wall, a vacuole, and chloroplasts. Animal cells do not.
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Nucleus
Contains DNA and controls the activities of the cell.
Quick check
1. Which structure is found in plant cells but NOT animal cells?
2. Where is energy released in the cell?