This document provides an overview of cell biology concepts including:
- The basic unit of structure and function in the human body is the cell, with trillions of cells varying in size and shape.
- A typical cell contains organelles like the nucleus, mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum that allow for specialized functions.
- Substances move into and out of cells through passive diffusion or active transport processes that either require or do not require energy.
- Cell division through mitosis and cytokinesis allows cells to replicate, while cell cycle regulation and apoptosis control cell numbers.