Organelles in an Animal Cell: Nucleus:"control center", membrane-enclosed organelle, contains DNA molecules
Nuclear Pore: opening in the nuclear membrane for mRNA to go into the cytoplasm
Chromatin: complex combination of DNA, RNA and protein that makes up chromosomes
Nucleolus: partially synthesizes and assembles ribosomes
Nuclear envelope: membrane surrounding nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum is attached
Ribosomes:manufacture proteins (assembly of amino acids into polypeptide chains)
Plasma (cell) membrane: controls what goes into (nutrients) and out (wastes) of the cell
Mitochondria:"cellular power plants", generate cell's supply of ATP
Peroxisome: contains enzymes that rid the cell of toxic peroxides.
Cytoskeleton: "skeleton" structure that maintains cell shape, protects the cell, enables motion
Free ribosomes:not attached to the endoplasmic reticulum
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum:synthesis of lipids, steroids, metabolism of carbohydrates
Rough endoplasmic reticulum: joined to the outer layer of the nuclear envelope, ribosomes attached
Secretory vesicle:enclosed vacuole uses to move proteins around or out of the cell
Cytoplasm:jelly-like substance, site where most cellular activities (reactions) occur
Centrioles:organization of the mitotic spindle and in the completion of cytokinesis
Lysosome:contains digestive enzymes to breakdown food particles, or engulfed bacteria.
Golgi apparatus (complex): process and package proteins and lipids, for transport and secretion.
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