Question

Explain the structure of the animal cell in detail please​

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Animal cell:

What is an animal cell?

• The animal cell is the basic/fundamental unit of organisms belonging to the animal kingdom.

What is the structure of the animal cell?

• The animal cell consists of various parts which contribute in the functioning of it.
• The parts of the animal cells are known as the organelles of the cell.
• The organelles of the animal cell are:

Cell membrane:

It is a thin semi-permeable membrane layer of protein and fats which surrounds the cell.

Its primary role is to protect the cell from the external surroundings.

It also controls the entry and exit of nutrients and other microscopic substances required into the cell.

Nuclear Membrane:

It is a double-membrane structure that surrounds the nucleus.

It is also referred as the nuclear envelope.

Nucleus:

It is an organelle that contains several other sub-organelles such as nucleolus, nucleosomes and chromatins.

It also contains DNA and other genetic materials.

Lysosome (Suicidal bags of the cell):

They are round organelles surrounded by a membrane comprising of digestive enzymes which help in the digestion, excretion and in the cell renewing of the cell.

Cytoplasm:

It is a jelly-like material which contains all the cell organelles, enclosed within the cell membrane.

Golgi Apparatus:

A flat, smooth layered, sac-like organelle which is located near the nucleus and involved in manufacturing, storing, packing and transporting the particles throughout the cell.

Mitochondria:

They are the spherical or rod-shaped organelles with a double membrane.

They are known as powerhouse of a cell as they play an important role in releasing energy by ATP- Adenosine Triphosphate.

Ribosome:

They are small organelles made up of RNA-rich cytoplasmic granules and they are the sites of protein synthesis.

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER):

This is a cellular organelle is composed of a thin, winding network of membranous sacs originating from the nucleus.

Vacuole:

It is a membrane-bound organelle present inside a cell involved in maintaining shape and storing water, food, wastes, etc.

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