Parts of an Animal Cell

Parts of an Animal Cell

Powerhouse of the CellTransfers Energy from compounds to ATPCellular Respiration takes place here

RibosomesFloat Around CellAttach to E.R.Synthesizes Protein

Endoplasmic ReticulumAKA : ER

Creates and Stores SteroidsNo RibosomesBreaks down toxic substances from liverPrepares Proteins for ExportCovered with Ribosomes

Golgi Apparatus

Processes and Packages substances from cell

Works with the Rough ER

LysosomesDigests Molecules, Old Organelles, and Foreign Substances

MicrofilamentsLong, Thin,Stringy Proteins

MicrotubulesRound, Tube ShapedBoth contribute to support, movement, and division of cells

CiliaOutside of CellHairlikeShort and exist in large numbersAssist in Movement

FlagellaLonger than CiliaHairlike, Outside of CellPropels Cell ForwardFound on Unicellular organisms and specialized cells

NucleusMitochondriaRough ERSmoothERGolgiApparatusRibosomeLysosome