Cells are the basis for the
structure and function of all organisms. There are two different types of
cells, eukaryotic and prokaryotic. Plants, animals, protists, and fungi are all
made of eukaryotic cell, while bacteria and archea are made of prokaryotic
cells. Cells are made of organelles that all have a specific job in cells. Animal cells and plant cells have different organelles in them.
One type of organelle is the nucleus; it is used in storing genetic material that is later used in the reproduction of cells. Another type of organelle is the nucleolus of a cell. They are located inside the nucleus and are used for the production of ribosomes. Ribosomes are used in the synthesis of proteins. After ribosomes synthesize proteins they are then sent to the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum where the proteins are created. Cell products such as proteins are sent to the Golgi apparatus to be modified, synthesized, and discharged from the cell. Lysosomes are digestive organelles in the cell. They use hydrolysis to break down macromolecules. Mitochondria in cells are the site of cellular respiration that creates ATP for the cell. The cytoskeletons of cells are used to transport materials in the cell and are important in the cell's structure. The plasma membrane of cells control what goes in and out through cells. Cytoplasm is the jelly like substance in cells it is also called cytosol. Centrioles help with cell division. All these organelles are what help cells to do their jobs, and without these organelles we would not be able to live.
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Just found where I could comment!! Looks great. Great information........one minor misconception:
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