Parts of an Animal Cell

Golgi Apparatus

The organelle responsible for transporting, modifying, and packaging proteins and lipids to targeted destinations.

Plasma Membrane

The outer boundary of an animal cell that encloses the cytoplasm and contains organelles.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like material filling the space between the cell membrane and nucleus, holding organelles in place.

Nucleus

The control center of the cell that houses genetic material.

Eukaryotic Cell

A cell type characterized by a membrane-bound nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Absence of Cell Wall

Animal cells lack a rigid cell wall, which allows for a more flexible shape compared to plant cells.

Golgi Apparatus Function

It finishes, sorts, labels, and ships proteins out of the cell using vesicles.

Cellular Lifecycle

A cell is the smallest unit of life that can replicate, forming the basis of all living organisms.

Organelle Independence

Organelles function independently and are capable of creating their own energy.

Cellular Organization

Cells communicate with each other to connect and create a solid, well-formed organism.

The Golgi apparatus is found within the _ _____ of a cell.

cytoplasm

The Golgi apparatus is responsible for finishing, sorting, labeling, and shipping _ _____ in vesicles.

proteins

Animal cells are enclosed by a _ _____ and contain a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles.

plasma membrane

The _ _____ is the control center of the cell.

nucleus

The cytoplasm is mostly made of water and acts as the jelly-like material holding _ _____ in place.

organelles