The Cell

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The Cell: Is the basic unit of all living organisms.

Importance: Cells are the foundation for all life forms. Birth, growth, development, death, and all life functions begin

Cell ( Plasma)Membrane: Maintains homeostasis

Cell wall : Supports and protects plant cells.

Ribosome: Makes proteins.Mitochondria: Transforms energy.Chloroplast: Produces food for plants.Nucleus: Control center.

Plant Same AnimalHas chloroplast Eukaryotic No chloroplastHas a cell wall No cell wall

HOMEOSTASISProcess of maintaining balance within cells. Cells Control the amount of nutrients, wastes, water, gases, through the cell membrane.

Oxygen

Glucose

Wastes Wastes

Carbon Dioxide

Water

Amino acids

CellProkaryoteEukaryoteHomeostasisPlasma membraneOrganellesNucleusSelective permeabilityCell theory