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Parts of a plant cell and its functions
Bot GPT 3.5
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1. Cell membrane: A semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cell and controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
2. Cytoplasm: A gel-like substance inside the cell where most of the cell's metabolic processes take place.
3. Nucleus: The control center of the cell that contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and regulates gene expression.
4. Mitochondria: The powerhouse of the cell that generates energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
5. Chloroplasts: Organelles found in plant cells that contain chlorophyll and are responsible for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.
6. Vacuole: A large, membrane-bound organelle that stores water, nutrients, and waste products.
7. Cell wall: A rigid structure outside the cell membrane that provides support and protection for the cell.
8. Ribosomes: Organelles that are responsible for protein synthesis.
9. Endoplasmic reticulum: An organelle involved in the production, processing, and transport of proteins and lipids.
10. Golgi apparatus: An organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for transport within or outside the cell.