Animal Cell

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Nucleolus

Makes ribosomal
subunits; part
of the nucleus

Nuclear Envelope

Double membrane
around nucleus

Rough
Endoplasmic
Reticulum

Synthesis of
proteins &
membrane
lipids

Golgi Apparatus

Modifies
macromolecules;
manufactures lysosomes
and transport vesicles

Mitochondrion

Converts chemical
energy of food
to ATP

Peroxisome

Breaks down
hydrogen
peroxide

Centriole

Part of centrosome,
a microtubule-organizing
center; not found in
plant cells

Lysosome

Digestion of ingested
bacteria, food, and
cell debris for recycling

Smooth
Endoplasmic
Reticulum

Lipid synthesis

Chromatin (DNA)

Plasma Membrane

( ? )