biology

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  • Ribosomes are small, spherical organelles responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.
  • Mitochondria are responsible for producing energy through aerobic respiration.
  • The nucleus contains the genetic material (DNA) that controls all cellular activities.
  • The cytoplasm is the gel-like substance inside the cell that contains various organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.
  • The cell membrane is a selectively permeable barrier that separates the cell from its environment.
  • Chloroplasts are green structures found only in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.
  • The nucleus is the control center of the cell and contains genetic material (DNA).
  • Lysosomes break down unwanted materials inside cells using enzymes.
  • Vacuoles store water, nutrients, and waste products within cells.