There are two main types of cells: eukaryotic and prokaryotic. Cells are microscopic structures that are the basic unit of life. Animal cells contain organelles like the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus. Plant cells also contain these organelles as well as additional structures like chloroplasts, cell walls, and vacuoles for storage. Both animal and plant cells have semipermeable membranes that regulate what enters and exits the cell and internal components that perform specific functions to keep the cell alive.