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A Nucleus is the membrane-enclosed organelle within a cell that contains the chromosomes.

The
primary functions of the nucleus are to store the cell's DNA, maintain its integrity, and facilitate
its transcription and replication.

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) a continuous membrane system that forms a series of flattened sacs
within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and serves multiple functions, being important
particularly in the synthesis, folding, modification, and transport of proteins.

The Golgi Apparatus, also known as the Golgi complex, Golgi body, or simply the Golgi, is an
organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. Part of the endomembrane system in the cytoplasm, it
packages proteins into membrane-bound vesicles inside the cell before the vesicles are sent to
their destination.

A Ribosome is an intercellular structure made of both RNA and protein, and it is the site of
protein synthesis in the cell. The ribosome reads the messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence and
translates that genetic code into a specified string of amino acids, which grow into long chains
that fold to form proteins.

The Nucleolus is a spherical structure found in the cell's nucleus whose primary function is to
produce and assemble the cell's ribosomes.

Cytoplasm is the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. It is composed of water, salts, and
various organic molecules. Some intracellular organelles, such the nucleus and mitochondria, are
enclosed by membranes that separate them from the cytoplasm.

Mitochondria are membrane-bound cell organelles that generate most of the chemical energy
needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions. Chemical energy produced by the mitochondria
is stored in a small molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Mitochondria contain their
own small chromosomes.

A Lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes. Lysosomes


are involved with various cell processes. They break down excess or worn-out cell parts. They
may be used to destroy invading viruses and bacteria. If the cell is damaged beyond repair,
lysosomes can help it to self-destruct in a process called programmed cell death, or apoptosis.

Centrioles are paired barrel-shaped organelles located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the
nuclear envelope. Centrioles play a role in organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's
skeletal system.

A Vacuole is a membrane-bound organelle which is present in plant and fungal cells and some
protist, animal, and bacterial cells. In animal cells, vacuoles are generally small and help
sequester waste products.
Nucleus Golgi Apparatus Nucleolus

Endoplasmic
Reticulum Ribosomes Cytoplasm

Lysosome Mitochondria Centriole

Vacuole

Animal Cell

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