Cell Structure and Functions
1. What is a Cell? 🧬 The cell is the basic unit of life All living things are made of cells🪴👣 Functions: Growth, Reproduction, Energy production 💫 Main Cell Organlles and Their Functions a) Nucleus 🧠It controls all cell activities . It contains DNA. Surrounded by nuclear membrane with pores b) Cytoplasm 💧 Jelly-like substance Holds organlles in place Allows chemical reactions. c) Cell Membrane 🛡 A semi - permeable layer controlling entry/exit of substances. Protects the cell d) Mitochondria ✨ Produces energy ( ATP) Powerhouse of the cell e) Ribosomes Makes protein Free in Cytoplasm or attached to rough ER f) ER (Endoplasmic Reticulum) Rough ER - Proteins Smooth ER - lipids and detoxification g) Golgi Aparatus 📦 Packages and transport materials h) Vacoules 💧 Stores water and nutrients Large in plants, small in animals. i) Lysosomes 🧹 Digests waste j) Chloroplasts (Plant cell only) Photosynthesis, contains chlorophyl...