Animal Cells Parts and Functions

nucleus

Command center, directs the cell's activities,brain of the cell

cell membrane

Controls what enters and leaves the cell, gateway to cell

ribosome

Builds proteins for cell function

nucleolus

Where the ribosomes are made

cytoplasm

Fluid that fills the cell, gel-like

lysosome

Breaks down food particles and worn out parts, cleaner of the cell

mitochondria

Powerhouse of the cell, produces energy

endoplasmic reticulum

Transports materials to the cell, roadway around the cell (ER)

Golgi body

Receives, packages and distributes materials, post office/UPS of the cell

Vacuole

Water and food storage area for the cell, big pool

Chromatin

Tiny strands inside the nucleus that contain the instructions for directing the cells functions.

Organelles

Cell structures that help cells function, located in the cytoplasm.