Name four components of an animal cell and describe their functions

Cell membrane - allows movement of molecules in and out of cellNucleus - contains DNA/genetic informationCytoplasm - water based 'filling' of the cellMitochondria - creates energy for the cell via respirationRibosome - site of protein synthesis

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