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Cell Structure and Function

Cells are the fundamental units of life, categorized into prokaryotic cells, which lack a nucleus and organelles, and eukaryotic cells, which possess them. Important organelles include the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts, each serving specific functions. The plasma membrane plays a crucial role in regulating substance movement to maintain homeostasis.

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Cell Structure and Function

Cells are the fundamental units of life, categorized into prokaryotic cells, which lack a nucleus and organelles, and eukaryotic cells, which possess them. Important organelles include the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts, each serving specific functions. The plasma membrane plays a crucial role in regulating substance movement to maintain homeostasis.

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Cell Structure and Function

• Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life.

• Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have
both.

• Key organelles include the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus,
lysosomes, and chloroplasts (in plants).

• The plasma membrane regulates the entry and exit of substances, maintaining homeostasis.

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