Cell structures Eukaryotic (Animal and Plant)

Ribosomes

The site of protein synthesis, found in both plant and animal cells.

Cell Membrane

Controls the passage of what goes in and out of the cell, found in both animals, and plant cells.

Cytoplasm

Jelly like fluids containing all the organelles, except the nucleus. found in both animal and plant cells.

Cytosol

Is just the fluid without the organelles. The liquid component. found in both animal, and plant cells.

Nucleus

Contains genetic material (DNA). That controls the functions of the cell. Found in both plant and animal cells.

Nucleolus

Found inside the nucleus, produces and assembles ribosomes. Found in both plant and animal cells.

Mitochondria

Powerhouse of the cell, organelle that is the site of ATP (energy) production, through a process called respiration. Found in both animal, and plant cells.

Cell wall

A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane and provides support to the cell through protection. Only found in plant cells.

Vacuole

It is filled with sap and stores water, wastes, and nutrients. When it is full it presses against the cell wall to keep the cells structure and rigidness. Only found in plant cells.

Chloroplast

Produces energy through a process called photosynthesis. Only found in plant cells.

Golgi body

In charge of packaging, transporting, and secreting of molecules. Found in both animal, and plant cells.

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

Mad up of smooth and rough ER. In charge of making and transporting proteins. The rough ER, have ribosomes. Found in both plant and animal cells

Lysosome

Contains enzymes that degrade/breakdown substances. Found in only animal cells.

Cytoskeleton

Protein filaments, found in both animal and plant cells.

Centrioles

Near the nucleus, helps to organise the cells skeletal system.