Animal Cell Diagram

Animal Cell Diagram
The diagram given below depicts the structural organization of the animal cell. The various cell
organelles present in an animal cell are clearly marked in the animal cell diagram provided below.
Animal cell diagram detailing the various organelles

Though this animal cell diagram is not representative of any one particular type of cell, it provides insight
into the primary organelles and the intricate internal structure of most animal cells. Furthermore, it is easy
to distinguish between a plant and animal cell diagram just by inspecting the presence or absence of a cell
wall.
Animal Cell Structure
Animal cells are generally smaller than plant cells. Another defining characteristic is its irregular shape.
This is due to the absence of a cell wall. But animal cells share other cellular organelles with plant cells as
both have evolved from eukaryotic cells.
A typical animal cell comprises the following cell organelles:
Cell Membrane
A thin semipermeable membrane layer of lipids and proteins surrounding the cell. Its primary role is to
protect the cell from its surrounding. Also, it controls the entry and exit of nutrients and other microscopic
entities into the cell. For this reason, cell membranes are known as semi-permeable or selectively
permeable membranes.
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.
Nuclear Membrane
It is a double-membrane structure that surrounds the nucleus. It is also referred to as the nuclear envelope.
Centrosome
It is a small organelle found near the nucleus, which has a thick centre with radiating tubules. The
centrosomes are where microtubules are produced.
Lysosome
They are round organelles surrounded by a membrane and comprising digestive enzymes which help in
digestion, excretion and in the cell renewal process.
Cytoplasm
A jelly-like material which contains all the cell organelles, enclosed within the cell membrane. The
substance found within the cell nucleus, contained by the nuclear membrane is called the nucleoplasm.
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.
Detailed Reading: Golgi Apparatus
Mitochondrion
They are spherical or rod-shaped organelles with a double membrane. They are the powerhouse of a cell
as they play an important role in releasing energy.
Ribosome
They are small organelles made up of RNA-rich cytoplasmic granules, and they are the sites of protein
synthesis.
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
This cellular organelle is composed of a thin, winding network of membranous sacs originating from the
nucleus.
Vacuole
A membrane-bound organelle present inside a cell involved in maintaining shape and storing water, food,
wastes, etc.
Nucleopore
They are tiny holes present in the nuclear membrane which are involved in the movement of nucleic acids
and proteins across the nuclear membrane.
Animal Cell Types
There are numerous types of animal cells, each designed to serve specific functions. The most common
types of animal cells are:
Skin Cells
Melanocytes, keratinocytes, Merkel cells and Langerhans cells
Muscle Cells
Myocyte, Myosatellite cells, Tendon cells, Cardiac muscle cells
Blood Cells
Leukocytes, erythrocytes, platelet
Nerve Cells
Schwann cell, glial cells etc
Fat Cells
Adipocytes
Points to Note About Animal Cell
The cell is the structural and functional unit of life. These cells differ in their shapes, sizes and their
structure as they have to fulfil specific functions. Plant cells and animal cells share some common
features as both are eukaryotic cells.
However, they differ as animals need to adapt to a more active and non-sedentary lifestyle. Furthermore,
animals need to acquire their own food, therefore, they do not possess any of the specialized cell
organelles such as chloroplasts.
Animal Cell is a fundamental topic taught in class 9 and higher. To find more information about the
animal cell structure, its types, functions cell diagrams or other related topics, please explore BYJU’S
Biology.

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