Animal Cell Structure
The cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, and everything in between.
Golgi apparatus
Nucleus
This houses the cell's DNA.
It directs the synthesis of
ribosomes and proteins.
A series of flattened sacs
that helps sorts proteins
synthesized in the rough
endoplastic reticulum.
Cytoplasm
A gel-like substance that
fills the spaces inside the
cell to help retain its form.
Endoplastic
Reticulum
It is a series of folded
membranes in the cell that
move materials around.
Mitochondrion
The mitochondrion makes a
compound from the broken
chemical bonds of food
molecules (like sugar)
called adenosine
triphosphate (ATP) and is
stored here until needed. It
is also known as the
"powerhouse of the cell."
Smooth Endoplastic
Reticulum
It has no ribosomes and
helps modify protein made
by the rough ER.
Lysosome
Rough Endoplastic
Reticulum
It is a vesicle that has
digestive enzymes that
break down components
the cell doesn't need. It
also kills bacteria that
attacks the body.
It has ribosomes attached
to it and it creates protein.
Cell Membrane
This is the thin outer
covering that separates the
contents of the cell from
other cells. It also controls
what materials go in and
out of the cell. Also known
as plasma membrane.
Vacuoles
These are membranous
sacs that are used for
storing other things in the
cells.