Cell Biology

• Cell Structure and Organelles: Cells are the basic units of life, and each cell contains various structures called organelles that perform specific functions to ensure the cell's survival and functioning.
• Cell functions : Cells carry out essential functions such as metabolism, growth, response to stimuli, and reproduction.
• Cell division (mitosis and meiosis) : Mitosis is the process of cell division for growth and repair, resulting in two identical daughter cells. Meiosis occurs in reproductive cells, producing four non-identical daughter cells.
• What is a cell? Give an example of an organelle and its function.

  A cell is the basic unit of life, the smallest structure capable of performing all the functions necessary for life. An example of an organelle is the mitochondria, which functions as the powerhouse of the cell, generating energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
• Differentiate between mitosis and meiosis.

  Mitosis:Mitosis is a type of cell division that occurs in somatic cells (non-reproductive cells) and is responsible for growth, repair, and maintenance of the body.

  Meiosis:

  Meiosis, on the other hand, is a type of cell division that occurs in reproductive cells (sperm and egg cells) and is responsible for the formation of gametes.