There are two main types of cells: eukaryotic and prokaryotic. Cells are microscopic structures that are the basic unit of life. Animal cells contain organelles like the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus. Plant cells also contain these organelles as well as additional structures like chloroplasts, cell walls, and vacuoles for storage. Both animal and plant cells have semipermeable membranes that regulate what enters and exits the cell and internal components that perform specific functions to keep the cell alive.
2. Cell Facts
There are 2 types of primary cells, eukaryotic and
prokaryotic.
Cells are too small to be seen without magnification.
Cells are 1 to 100 micrometers
Scientists believe Single-celled organisms were the
earliest forms of life on earth. Single celled organisms are
called Prokaryotic.
There are more bacterial cells in the body than human
cells.
Cells commit suicide. When they get infected or damaged,
it will self destruct.
Cells have varying life spans.
8. Ribosome
• These are the parts that mainly contain RNA[ribonucleic acids].
Ribosomes are those parts that are responsible for production of
proteins in plants.
13. Peroxisomes
• Peroxisomes contain certain parts that are responsible for breaking
such fatty acids into simpler forms. They help chloroplasts in the
process of photosynthesis.
21. Golgi Apparatus
• It is made up of folded membranes within the cytoplasm of most
singled cells.
22. Lysosome
• An organelle in the cytoplasm of singled cells containing
degradative(The reduction of a chemical compound to a less complex
compound) enzymes (substance produced by a living organism)
enclosed in a membrane.