The Animal Cell

We are going to talk about the animal cell today! It’s what we are made of!

Objective -I will describe the function of each organelle.

What is a cell? - A cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.

What is an animal cell? - An animal cell is the basic unit of life that is present in all animals.

What is an organelle? - An organelle is any of the organized and specialized structures within a living cell.

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Nucleus directs the activity of a cell; it contains chromosomes with the DNA Nuclear Membrane: separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm

Cytoplasm a gel-like material inside the cell; it contains water and nutrients for the cell

Cell Membrane forms the outer boundary of the cell and allows only certain materials to move into or out of the cell

Mitochondria - break down food and release energy to the cell

Vacuole storage areas for the cell

Ribosome Round particle composed of RNA and protein and are the site of protein synthesis.

Golgi Apparatus composed of layers of flattened sacs that process proteins and moves some of them out of the cells

Endoplasmic Reticulum manufactures, process, and transports chemical compounds for use inside and outside of the cell

Lysosome An organelle containing digestive enzymes that can break down many things in cells.

I would be taking notes! You are going to have to make a city too! A Cell is like a City? Eukaryopolis I would be taking notes! You are going to have to make a city too!