Animal Cell Structure and Function
Cell Membrane Made up of Lipids, Protein and Carbohydrates Forms a lipid bi-layer
Inside Protein Outside Antennae (Carbohydrates) Tail Head
Functions of Cell Membrane Controls what molecules enter and exit the cell Protects and Supports the cell Helps cell communicate with other cells
Cytoplasm Structural Features Jelly like material made of water, salt and organic compounds Function Contains organelles
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) System of membranous tubules and sacs Can be rough: with ribosomes attached Can be smooth: no ribosomes
Functions of the ER Rough ER Site of new protein production Smooth ER “Highways” that proteins move through and storage site for proteins
Mitochondrion Structural Features Bean Shape Surrounded by 2 membranes Functions Energy center or “Powerhouse” of the cell Turns food into useable energy (ATP)
Nucleus Structural Features Surrounded by a double membrane called the Nuclear Membrane or Envelope Has pores Contains Chromatin: DNA & Protein Contains the Nucleolus which makes ribosomes Contains Nucleoplasm which is cytoplasm of the nucleus
Functions of the Nucleus Directs all cell activities; reproduction and protein production “Brains” of the cell
Ribosomes Structural Features Small, globular (round) organelles Function Site of protein synthesis (production)
Lysosome Structural Features Tiny, round organelle Single Membrane Contains many enzymes Function Digests food particles, bacteria and broken cell parts
Golgi Apparatus Structural Features Flattened stacks of membranes (Pancakes) Function Processes, modifies and packages proteins
Microtubules Structural Features Long, slender protein tubes Function Supports cell
Flagella Structural Features (2 Types) Many small hair like projections One large tail Function Gives cell the ability to move
Flagella Cell Membrane Smooth ER Lysosome Microtubules Golgi Apparatus Ribosomes Mitochondrion Rough ER Ribosomes Nucleolus Nuceloplasm Nuclear Membrane