Cytoskeleton

Cytoskeleton: The Cell's Structural Scaffold What Is the Cytoskeleton? The cytoskeleton is a dynamic network of protein filaments found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. It is like the cell's…

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Plastid

Plastids (in Plant Cells): The Multifunctional Organelles What Are Plastids in Plant Cells? Plastids are a group of organelles found in plant cells, and they are like the cell's "multifunctional…

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Lysosomes

Lysosomes: The Cell's Cleanup Crew What Are Lysosomes? Lysosomes are small, spherical organelles found in animal cells (not plant cells). They're like the cell's "cleanup crew" or recycling center. Structure:…

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Ribosomes

Ribosomes: The Cell's Protein Factories What Are Ribosomes? Ribosomes are tiny, bead-like structures found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. They are often called the cell's "protein factories." Structure: Ribosomes…

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Mitochondria

Mitochondria: The Powerhouses of the Cell What Are Mitochondria? Mitochondria are small, bean-shaped organelles found in the cells of living organisms, including plants and animals. They are often called the…

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