- Nucleus: Controls cell activities and contains genetic material (DNA).
- Cell Membrane: Regulates what enters and exits the cell; provides protection and support.
- Cytoplasm: Gel-like substance where organelles are suspended; site of many cellular processes.
- Ribosome: Synthesizes proteins for cell growth and repair.
- Mitochondria: Produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
- Cell Wall: Provides rigid structural support and protection (found only in plant cells).
- Vacuole: Stores water, nutrients, and waste; large central vacuole helps maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.
- Chloroplast: Conducts photosynthesis to convert sunlight into chemical energy (found only in plant cells).
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