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Animal Cell Diagram Explained

February 13, 2024
written by Sidra Batool

Labelled Diagram of Animal Cell

Diagram of Animal cell

This Animal cellโ€™s diagram shows following parts of the cell:

  • Nucleus: This is the control center of the cell, and it contains the cellโ€™s DNA. The nucleus is surrounded by a nuclear membrane.
  • Cytoplasm: This is the jelly-like substance that fills the cell and contains all of the other organelles.
  • Vacuole: This is a sac-like organelle that stores water, food, and waste products.
  • Mitochondrion: These are the โ€œpowerhousesโ€ of the cell, and they produce energy for the cell.
  • Golgi complex: This organelle packages and distributes proteins and other molecules throughout the cell.
  • Plasma membrane: This is the outer boundary of the cell, and it controls what enters and leaves the cell.
  • Centrioles: These organelles help to organize the cellโ€™s microtubules, which are important for cell division.
  • Endoplasmic reticulum (ER): This organelle is involved in protein synthesis and transport.
  • Ribosomes: These are tiny structures that make proteins.
  • Lysosomes: These organelles break down waste products and old cell parts.
  • Peroxisomes: These organelles break down harmful molecules.