Exploring the Structure and Function of Animal Cell Components

The nuclear envelope acts as a barrier between the nucleus and cytoplasm, controlling the flow of molecules in and out of the nucleus.

Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in a cell, either free in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum. Golgi Apparatus, Mitochondria, and Lysosome are organelles in a cell with different functions unrelated to protein manufacture.

The cytoskeleton is a network of fibers within a cell that provides structural support and aids in cellular movement. Mitochondria are organelles responsible for producing energy, ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, and the endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein and lipid synthesis and packaging.

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER), which consists of smooth and rough ER, is the organelle responsible for the manufacturing site of a wide variety of cellular products. The Golgi Apparatus is involved in processing and packaging cellular products, the nucleus contains genetic material, and mitochondria is known as the powerhouse of the cell.

The majority of a cell's DNA is located in the nucleus, where it is stored and protected within the nucleus membrane. While DNA can be found in other organelles like mitochondria, the nucleus is the primary location for genetic material in a cell.