A Look Inside a Living Cell

Typically, animal cells are smaller than plant cells. Its uneven form is another another identifying
feature. This is because there is no cell wall to prevent this. However, being eukaryotic cells, animal and
plant cells have developed from the same ancestor and thus share many other cellular organelles.

The following are examples of cell organelles found in most animal cells:

Membrane of a Cell

A lipid and protein layer that forms a semipermeable membrane around a cell. This membrane's
principal function is to shield the cell from its environment. Furthermore, it regulates the movement of
nutrients and other sub-microscopic substances into and out of the cell. Because of this, cell membranes
are classified as either semi-permeable or selectively permeable.

Nucleus

The nucleus is an organelle that houses the smaller sub-organelles the nucleolus, nucleosomes, and
chromatins. There are also genetic materials like DNA present.

Boundary of the nucleus

The nuclear membrane is a double membrane that encloses the nucleus. It's also known as the 'nuclear
envelope,' which sounds more impressive.

Centrosome

It's a tiny organelle that sits close to the nucleus and has a thick core out of which tubules radiate.
Microtubules are manufactured at the centrosomes.

Lysosome

They are membrane-bound spheres containing digestive enzymes that aid in digestion, elimination, and
cell renewal.

Cytoplasm

A jelly-like substance containing all of the organelles of a cell and surrounded by the cell membrane.
Nucleoplasm refers to the material that can be found inside the nucleus of a cell but is kept in check by
the nuclear membrane.
The Golgi Complex

A flat, smooth-layered, sac-like organelle that is involved in particle production, storage, packaging, and
transport and is found in close proximity to the nucleus.

Golgi Apparatus: A Detailed Read

Mitochondrion

Having a double membrane, these organelles might have the form of a sphere or a rod. They serve a
crucial function in releasing energy, making them the "engines" of a cell.

Ribosome

Protein is synthesized in these tiny organelles, which are composed of RNA-rich cytoplasmic granules.

E.R., or Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

From the nucleus extends a thin, twisting network of membrane sacs that make up this cellular
organelle.

Vacuole

A membrane-enclosed organelle that plays a role in a cell's shape maintenance and storage of water,
food, waste, etc.

Nucleopore

They are small openings in the nuclear membrane that facilitate the transport of proteins and nucleic
acids across the membrane.

Structures of Various Animal Cells

Many different kinds of animal cells exist, and they all perform specialized tasks. These are the most
common types of cells seen in animals:

Dermal Cells
Types of immune cells including melanocytes, keratinocytes, Merkel cells, and Langerhans cells

Body Muscle Cells

Muscle cells (myocytes, myosatellites, tendon cells, cardiac muscle cells)

Lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils, granulocytes, eosinophils, ery

Muscle Cells

To name a few: Schwann cells, glial cells, etc.

adipocytes, or fat cells