The Animal Cell Organelles

The Nucleus

A membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and is responsible for regulating gene expression and cell division.

Mitochondria

Membrane-bound organelles known as the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration.

Cell Membrane

A phospholipid bilayer that surrounds the cell, providing protection and structural support while regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Cytoskeleton

A network of protein filaments and tubules that provide structural support, shape, and regulation of cell movement and division.

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

A type of organelle that is involved in the synthesis of lipids, metabolism of carbohydrates, and detoxification of drugs and poisons.

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

An organelle studded with ribosomes, involved in protein synthesis and processing, and also plays a role in the folding and modification of proteins.

Lysosomes

Membrane-bound organelles that contain enzymes for digestion of macromolecules, waste processing, and cellular debris.

Golgi apparatus

modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids that it receives from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) for transport to targeted destinations inside or outside the cell