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What I A Cell
A cell is the
smallest part of any
living thing. There are
many parts of a
cell. Each part of a
cell completes a
certain function for
the cell. Every cell
has organelles in it.
Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm is a
gel-like material
inside the cell. It
contains water and
nutrients for the cell.
The cytoplasm holds
all the organelles in a
cell in place.
Nucleus
The nucleus is the
most important part of
a cell. It directs the
activity of a cell. It
contains
chromosomes with
the DNA.
Mitochondria
Mitochondria are
membrane-bound
organelles, and like
the nucleus have a
double membrane.
The mitochondria
breaks food and
release energy to the
cell.
Lysosomes
Lysosomes are
chemicals used digest
waste such as: fats,
carbohydrates,
proteins, etc. from the
cell. Without these
your cells would be
dirty.
Vacuoles
Vacuoles are
places where food
and energy are
stored. So if a cell
runs out of energy it
can use the stored
energy to cooperate
properly.