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Study Notes

Animal Cell Components

Pinocystotic Vesicle: Contains fluid or solute ingested through endocytosis, involved in cellular uptake processes.
Golgi Vesicles: Transport products from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to the Golgi body for further processing.
Golgi Body: Modifies and packages proteins produced by the cell, crucial for protein maturation and trafficking.
Mitochondria: Known as the "powerhouse" of the cell, site of ATP production, essential for energy metabolism.
Centrioles: Organelles that assist in cell division by separating chromosome pairs during mitosis.
Cell Membrane: Thin, flexible barrier that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.
Cytoplasm: Jelly-like substance that fills the cell, providing structural support and protecting organelles from damage.
Nucleus: The control center of the cell, houses genetic material (DNA), and directs cellular activities.
Lysosomes: Contain enzymes that digest food particles and decompose worn-out organelles, playing a key role in cellular waste management.
Microtubules: Structural components that serve as "conveyor belts," moving vesicles, granules, and organelles within the cell.
Vacuole: Storage organelle that holds food, water, and waste products, contributing to cell turgor.
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth ER): Lacks ribosomes; aids in the transport of goods and materials throughout the cell.
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (Rough ER): Studded with ribosomes; specializes in protein transport and synthesis.
Nucleolus: Located within the nucleus, involved in the synthesis of ribosomes, essential for protein formation.
Ribosomes: Sites of protein synthesis in the cell, translating genetic instructions into functional proteins.