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Which all are the main organells of an animal cell?
 The main organelles found in an animal cell.
Centrioles - organize the assembly of microtubules during cell division.

    Cytoplasm - gel-like substance within the cell.

    Endoplasmic Reticulum - extensive network of membranes composed of both regions with ribosomes (rough ER) and regions without ribosomes (smooth ER).

    Golgi Complex - responsible for manufacturing, storing and shipping certain cellular products.

    Lysosomes - sacs of enzymes that digest cellular macromolecules such as nucleic acids.

    Microtubules - hollow rods that function primarily to help support and shape the cell.

    Mitochondria - power producers and the sites of cellular respiration.

    Nucleus - membrane bound structure that contains the cell's hereditary information.
        Nucleolus - structure within the nucleus that helps in the synthesis of ribosomes.

        Nucleopore - tiny hole within the nuclear membrane that allows nucleic acids and proteins to move into and out of the nucleus.
    Ribosomes - consisting of RNA and proteins, ribosomes are responsible for protein assembly.


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