Animal cells
Definition
An animal cell is the basic living unit that makes up the bodies of animals. It is a tiny structure that performs all the necessary functions of life.
Main Details
Animal cells have a cell membrane that protects them.
They contain a nucleus that controls the cell’s activities.
Inside the cell, cytoplasm holds different organelles.
Mitochondria produce energy for the cell.
Animal cells do not have a cell wall or chloroplasts.
Examples
Muscle cell
Nerve cell
Blood cell
Skin cell
Bone cell
Interesting Points
Animal cells are eukaryotic cells.
They can change shape.
Some animal cells are very long, like nerve cells.
Red blood cells do not have a nucleus.
Cells divide to help the body grow and repair.
Fun Fact
The human body is made up of trillions of animal cells working together every second.