Animal Cell Parts and Functions

Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Nucleolus
Nucleopore
Ribosomes
Cytoplasm
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Mitochondrion
Lysosomes
Golgi Apparatus
Centrioles
Microtubule
Cell Membrane
- The cell membrane consists of a lipid bilayer that is semipermeable.
The cell membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and
exiting the cell.
Nucleus
- The nucleus controls and regulates the activities of the cell (e.g.,
growth and metabolism) and carries the genes, structures that
contain the hereditary information.
Nucleolus
- The nucleolus is a spherical structure found in the cell's nucleus
whose primary function is to produce and assemble the cell's
ribosomes. The nucleolus is also where ribosomal RNA genes are
transcribed.
Nucleopore
- Nucleopores serve as channels for the selective transport of nucleic
acids and proteins into and out of the cell nucleus.
Ribosomes
- 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.
Cytoplasm
- The cytoplasm is responsible for holding the components of the cell
and protects them from damage. It stores the molecules required for
cellular processes and is also responsible for giving the cell its shape.
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
- In general its function is to produce proteins for the rest of the cell to
function. The rough endoplasmic reticulum has on it ribosomes,
 which are small, round organelles whose function it is to make those
proteins.
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
- The main function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum is to make
cellular products like hormones and lipids. It also distributes those
products throughout the cell and to places in the organism.
Mitochondrion
- Known as the “powerhouse of the cell”. Mitochondria produce the
energy necessary for the cell's survival and functioning. Through a
series of chemical reactions, mitochondria break down glucose into
an energy molecule known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which
is used to fuel various other cellular processes.
Lysosomes
- 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.
Golgi Apparatus
- Process and bundle proteins and lipids as they are synthesized -
makes complicated molecules. Manufactures, processes, and
transports lipids and proteins. The Golgi apparatus processes and
packages proteins.
Centrioles
- Centrioles play a role in organizing microtubules that serve as the
cell's skeletal system. They help determine the locations of the
nucleus and other organelles within the cell.
Microtubule
- They facilitate cell movement, cell division, and transportation of
materials within the cells. Microtubules extend throughout the cell
providing it with proper shape and keeping the organelles in place.
Members: ANIMAL CELL (12-GRATITUDE)
STA. LUCIA, MARIA DANIELLE DANICA
AGUSTIN, JOHN RICHARD
PAETE, ALEXCILLE VON
OROLAN, ALTHEA MAE
BITACURA, DREW
GUITGUITIN, CHARLINE
CABRILLOS, IRINE
ANTONIO, KATE
CAI, JAMES
SOLIS, JASMINE
REGNER, NHAIMYR SCOTT
JULATON, AHLAN