Cell Structure and Function
• Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life.
• They are broadly classified into prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• The major parts of a cell include the nucleus, which contains genetic
material;
• the cytoplasm, which houses organelles; and the cell membrane, which
regulates
• the entry and exit of substances. Organelles such as mitochondria
generate energy,
• ribosomes synthesize proteins, and the endoplasmic reticulum assists in
transport.
• The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins, while lysosomes
contain enzymes
• for digestion. Understanding cell structure helps in studying diseases,
• cell division, and biotechnology applications.