Mon Prof Augmenté
Inside an Animal Cell
Every animal, including you, is made of tiny cells. Each part of a cell has its own special job, a bit like the machines in a tiny factory.
This picture is part of the full library
Every lesson is open to everyone for 7 days after it is published. This one came out on September 10, 2026: its text stays readable here, and its picture opens with a subscription.
The app is free. A subscription opens every lesson, in every school year.
In the picture
- Nucleus: the control centre that holds DNA, the cell’s instructions.
- Cell membrane: the thin outer skin that controls what goes in and out.
- Mitochondrion: releases energy from food so the cell can work.
- Cytoplasm: the jelly where many of the cell’s chemical reactions happen.
Examples
- The cells lining the inside of your cheek are animal cells you can see under a microscope.
- When you run, the mitochondria in your muscle cells work harder to release energy.
Key takeaways
- An animal cell has a nucleus, cytoplasm, a cell membrane and mitochondria.
- Unlike plant cells, animal cells have no cell wall and no chloroplasts.
Carry on in the app
Three questions on this lesson. It has left the free week, so its quiz is for subscribers.
At least one new illustrated lesson every weekday for your child’s year, with its quiz and a reminder at 6:15 pm.
Get the app
Free app, optional subscription
App Store Google Play
