Cell membrane
Selective barrier around the cell.
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Cell Biology Basics
Organelles and cell concepts for school and intro bio.
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Nucleus
Organelle that stores DNA and controls the cell.
Mitochondria
Organelles that produce most of the cell's ATP.
Ribosome
Structure that synthesizes proteins.
Cytoplasm
Gel-like contents outside the nucleus.
Chloroplast
Plant organelle for photosynthesis.
Cell wall
Rigid outer layer in plant cells (cellulose).
Vacuole
Storage sac; large in plant cells.
Endoplasmic reticulum
Network for protein/lipid processing.
Golgi apparatus
Packages and sorts proteins for transport.
Lysosome
Digestive organelle with enzymes.
Prokaryote
Cell without a true nucleus (e.g. bacteria).
Eukaryote
Cell with a nucleus and organelles.
Diffusion
Passive movement from high to low concentration.