Inside of the cell ...
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So much stuff is going on!
You see strange structures floating around the cell, and venture forth to explore an intricate looking web that seems to be attached to everything.
You see strange structures floating around the cell, and venture forth to explore an intricate looking web that seems to be attached to everything.
The cytoskeletonThey cytoskeleton connects everything intricately and gives the entire cell structural support. They are made up of micro-tubules, hollow cylinders about 23 nano meters wide. Sometimes it transports organelles around the cell. It plays a key role in mitosis by segregating chromosomes between daughter cells during cellular division. In plants, it help with the creation of the cell wall. In animals, it creates the shape of the membrane by pushing up on it in all directions
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Centrioles
Centrioles play a major role in mitosis. They create spindle fibers which pulls apart chromosomes during mitosis. They help with the assembly of microtubules during cell division, which means they help create things such as the cytoskeleton. They are also composed of mircotubules. Notably, plants and fungi do not have these.
Centrioles play a major role in mitosis. They create spindle fibers which pulls apart chromosomes during mitosis. They help with the assembly of microtubules during cell division, which means they help create things such as the cytoskeleton. They are also composed of mircotubules. Notably, plants and fungi do not have these.
MitochondriaThe main function of mitochondria is to produce the cell's energy. In plants, it breaks down the glucose from the chloroplasts into ATP. In animals, it breaks down ingested glucose into ATP. This is known as cellular respiration. They are thought to be descendants from bacteria that had a symbiotic relationship with cells that was eventually engulfed by the cell, becoming a part of it. They have their own DNA, which is one of the reasons why scientists think this is true.
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Lysosome
This is cell's waste disposal system. It has the ability to digest and destroy dead/unwanted organelles or material that may be harmful to the cell. This includes things such as toxic molecules, bacteria, and viruses. Sometimes, if the existance of an entire cell is unwanted the lysososme will explode, spreading it's digestive acids all across the cell. Because of this, it is often called the suicide cell.
This is cell's waste disposal system. It has the ability to digest and destroy dead/unwanted organelles or material that may be harmful to the cell. This includes things such as toxic molecules, bacteria, and viruses. Sometimes, if the existance of an entire cell is unwanted the lysososme will explode, spreading it's digestive acids all across the cell. Because of this, it is often called the suicide cell.
CytoplasmA gel like substance that fills the entire cell, as well as inside some of the organelles. Everything floats around in it, and it is 70-90% water, usually colorless.
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VacuolesVacuoles in animals hold water for the cell. They also hold materials that may be harmful to the rest of the cell, isolating it and then either the Golgi apparatus expels it from the cell, or the lysosome destroys it.
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