Inside the Cell Video

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What are lipids?

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Lipids are organic compounds made of fats and waxes that are essential for the growth of the cell membrane and other organelles.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that holds organelles and helps break down certain particles for energy.

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What are centrioles?

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Centrioles are structures located near the nucleus that assist in cell division by organizing the cytoskeleton into microtubules and spindle fibers.

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What is a vesicle?

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A vesicle is a small structure that stores and transports proteins throughout the cell and out of the cell, usually forming in the top layer of the Golgi complex.

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What is the Golgi complex?

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The Golgi complex, also known as the Golgi apparatus, collects, modifies, and packages substances (proteins) from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and other parts of the cell.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane protects the cell and regulates what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What are organelles?

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Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions necessary for the cell's survival and operation.

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What is the role of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures responsible for synthesizing proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a network of membranes involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids; it comes in two forms: rough ER and smooth ER.

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What is the nucleus?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material (DNA) and regulates cell activities.