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The Animal Cell
animal cell parts and functions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | DNA synthesis; RNA synthesis |
| Nucleolus | assembles ribosomal subunits |
| Ribosome | polypeptide synthesis |
| Rough ER | makes protein molecules |
| Smooth ER | makes lipids, hormones, steroid molecules |
| Golgi Apparatus | receives packages from rough ER and smooth ER and repackages them and ships them out |
| Lysosomes | contains enzymes that break down waste |
| Peroxisomes | breaks down peroxide that comes off of waste |
| Mitochondria | takes ATP out of food molecules |
| Cytoskeleton | contains microtubules, intermediate filaments, and microfilaments. Responsible for shape of cell |
| Centriole | cellular division |
| Cytoplasm | clear gel-like stuff |