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Animal Cells

Parts of the cell-

Cytoplasm- the substance in a cell where most of the cells constant work is kept.

Lysosomes- The organelles which break down food molecules and then reuse them.

Golgi bodies- the snake like substances that package ribosomes.

Nucleus-the ball at the bottom right of the screen. it is the "control center' of the cell.

Nucleolus-the brownish, dark purplish ball in the center of the cell.

Mitochondria- the yellow and purple organelles that are the "powerhouses" of the cell, which make energy.

Cell membrane- the layer of the cell directly in front of the cell wall which allows or disallows entry or departure.

Ribosomes- the tiny dots in the cytoplasm mostly around the ER - that manufacture proteins.

Endoplasmic reticulum- the maze like material around the nucleus. it acts as passage ways.

Vacuole- the big purple substance that stores water and food for the cell.