Animal Cell

Cell Membrane

Controls what leaves and enters the cell.

Nucleus

The control center of the cell that contains genetic material and regulates gene expression.

Nucleolus

Makes ribosomes and located inside the nucleus

Cytoplasm

Jelly-like fluid holding organelles.

Mitochondria

Powerhouse of the cell, responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration.

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)

Has ribosomes; makes and transports proteins.

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)

No ribosomes; makes lipids and detoxifies.

Ribosomes

Build proteins; found free-floating or on RER.

Golgi Apparatus (Golgi Body)

Sorts, modifies, and packages proteins.

Vacuoles

Store water, nutrients, or waste.

Lysosomes

Break down waste and damaged cell parts.

Centrioles

Help organize cell division.

Peroxisomes

Break down fatty acids and neutralize toxins.

Cytoskeleton

Network of protein fibers that support shape and movement.