ICSE 9| BIOLOGY | CELL-THE FUNDAMENTAL UNIT OF LIFE | CHAPTER 2 | PART 2 l Structure of Cell | yt

ICSE 9| BIOLOGY | CELL-THE FUNDAMENTAL UNIT OF LIFE | CHAPTER 2 | PART 2 l Structure of Cell | yt cell Structure #Cell membrane #Cell wall #nucleus #cytoplasm #endoplasmic reticulum #lysosomes #golgi body #ribosomes #nucleus #centrosome #chloroplast #vacuole #learning is fun #icse Cbse #ncert #exams #class9 A cell, the basic unit of life, consists of a cell membrane, cytoplasm, and a nucleus (in eukaryotic cells). Within the cytoplasm are various organelles, each with specific functions. All cells also share four common components: a plasma membrane, cytoplasm, DNA, and ribosomes.  Key Components and their functions: Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane): The outer boundary that separates the cell from its environment, controlling what enters and exits.  Cytoplasm: The gel-like substance within the cell membrane, containing other cellular components.  Nucleus (Eukaryotic Cells): Contains the cell's DNA and controls its activities.  Ribosomes: Involved in protein synthesis.  Organelles: Specialized structures within the cytoplasm, each with a specific function, like mitochondria (energy production), endoplasmic reticulum (protein and lipid synthesis), Golgi apparatus (processing and packaging), and lysosomes (waste removal).  Cell Types: Prokaryotic Cells: Lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Eukaryotic Cells: Possess a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.     • Biology Class 9 ICSE      • ICSE CLASS 9 PHYSICS      • ICSE GEOGRAPHY      • Biology Class 9 ICSE      • Chemistry Class 10 ICSE      • Biology Class 10 ICSE      • Science NCERT Class10      • Science NCERT Class10      • Biology Class 8 ICSE      • ICSE HISTORY      • Chemistry Class 8 ICSE