Animal Cell Organelles

Front

Cell Membrane

Back

Surrounds the internal cell parts; controls passage of materials in and out of the cell.

Front

Cytoplasm

Back

Everything inside of the cell membrane except for the nucleus.

Front

Nucleus

Back

Control center of the cell; contains DNA.

Front

Nucleolus

Back

Composed of protein and RNA; involved in ribosome production.

Front

Cytoskeleton

Back

Provides strength and shape of the cell, network of protein fibers.

Front

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Back

Passageways that transport proteins within the cell.

Front

Mitochondria

Back

Produces energy.

Front

Vacuole

Back

Vesicle that provides storage of water and other materials.

Front

Lysosome

Back

Vesicle that contains substances that break down materials.

Front

Golgi Body

Back

Packages and transports proteins from the ER to other parts of the cell.