State the functions of five organelles in animal cells

Nucleus- controls the activity of the cellMitochondria- site of aerobic respirationCytoplasm- site of biochemical reactions, including anaerobic respiration Cell membrane- Allows transport of materials into and out of the cellRibosomes- site of protein synthesis

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