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Parts of an

Animal Cell
Animal Cell
An animal cell is the smallest
biological unit of life found in
animals.
Animal Cell
Animal cells are composed of different
parts. Each part has specific functions. The
following are the parts of an animal cell:
Nucleus
This round organelle is in the
center of the cell. It controls all
the activities of the animal cell.
Vacuole
Vacuoles help maintain water
balance in animal cells.
Golgi Apparatus
It is the part that helps process
and package proteins and lipid
molecules in the animal cell.
Lysosome
Lysosomes are organelles that
help break down certain
materials inside the cell.
Cell Membrane
All animal cells have a cell
membrane. The cell
membrane keeps the parts
inside.
Mitochondria
It is the power plant of the
animal cell.
Endoplamic Reticulum
Two types of it are smooth
endoplasmic reticulum and
rough endoplasmic reticulum.
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