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  • Animal Cell Organelles: Functions & Key Components
    Here are 5 organelles found in animal cells and their functions:

    1. Nucleus: The control center of the cell. It contains the cell's DNA, which holds the instructions for building and maintaining the organism. It also directs the synthesis of proteins.

    2. Mitochondria: Powerhouses of the cell. They are responsible for producing energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

    3. Ribosomes: Tiny structures responsible for protein synthesis. They read the genetic code from the DNA and assemble amino acids into proteins.

    4. Golgi Apparatus: A stack of flattened sacs that process and package proteins and lipids. It also modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell.

    5. Lysosomes: The cell's recycling center. They contain enzymes that break down waste materials, cellular debris, and foreign invaders.

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