Bio 1: Animal Cells

• Nucleus

  Contains genetic material that controls the activities of the cell
• Mitochondria

  Site of Aerobic Respiration

  Produces the energy needed for the cell to survive and function
• Cytoplasm

  Gel-like substance which contains enzymes

  Site of most chemical reactions
• Cell Membrane

  Controls what goes in (water) and out of the cell (waste)
• Ribosomes

  Site of Protein Synthesis