Biology - Intro to Cell Structure - Quick Review!
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The nucleus stores genetic information and instructions for making proteins, the rough ER aids in protein production, and the mitochondria converts stored energy into ATP. Various organelles within the cell perform specialized functions to maintain the cell's overall structure and function.
Insights
- The nucleus is the central hub of the cell, housing DNA that carries genetic data and instructions for creating proteins and organelles, while the nucleolus specifically produces ribosomal RNA crucial for protein synthesis.
- Different cell components like the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi body, mitochondria, and lysosomes play specialized roles such as protein production, modification, energy conversion, and waste breakdown, collectively contributing to cellular functions and maintaining cell structure through the cytoplasm and cytoskeleton.
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Recent questions
What is the function of the nucleus?
The nucleus is the command center of the cell, storing genetic information and instructions for making proteins and organelles.
What is the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
The rough ER contains ribosomes and aids in protein production before transporting proteins to the Golgi body for modification.
How does the mitochondria contribute to cellular processes?
The mitochondria performs cellular respiration to convert stored energy into ATP, the cell's main energy source.
What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?
Lysosomes break down food and pathogens within the cell, aiding in digestion and waste removal.
What is the composition of the cytoplasm?
The cytoplasm contains organelles dissolved in a jelly-like fluid, with the cytoskeleton maintaining cell shape using microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
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Cell Organelles and Functions Explained
- The nucleus is the command center of the cell, containing DNA which stores genetic information and instructions for making proteins and organelles.
- The nucleolus within the nucleus creates ribosomal RNA for making ribosomes, which produce proteins.
- The rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) contains ribosomes and aids in protein production, while the smooth ER produces lipids, cholesterol, and hormones, and assists in detoxification.
- Proteins made in the rough ER are transported to the Golgi body for modification before being exported out of the cell.
- The mitochondria performs cellular respiration to convert stored energy into ATP, while lysosomes break down food and pathogens.
- The cytoplasm contains organelles dissolved in a jelly-like fluid, and the cytoskeleton maintains cell shape with microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
