Eukaryotic cells (animals)

Nucleus function

• contains genetic material.

• chromatin consists of DNA and proteins.

• instructions for making proteins.

Mitochondria function

Site where ATP is produced during ATP respiration.

Centrioles function

Involved in the movement of chromosomes during cell division. Making of spindle fibres

Vesicles function

small membrane bound sacs for transporting substances around the cell.

lysosomes function

DARK

specialised vesicles containing hydrolytic enzymes. breakdown old organelles or toxic materials.

Golgi apparatus function

package and chemically modify proteins for transporr

Rough endoplasmic reticulum function

flattened membranes which are involved in proteinsynthesis due to ribosomes embedded in them.

Cytoskeleton function

• provide cell support

• Cell movement

• Holds organelles in place

• provides mechanical strength and stability

Motor proteins

allow vesicles to move around and attach to vesicle and cytoskeleton. Move along microtubes.