Biology notes

 The cell theory states that all living organisms are composed of
cells and that the cell is the basic unit of life.
 Cells arise from pre-existing cells.
 An organelle is a small structure that performs a specific
structure inside the cell.
 The nucleus is the control center of the cell and contains DNA.
 The cytoplasm is where most of the cell’s the life processes
take place.
 The mitochondria releases energy from digested food.
 The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.
 The cell wall is a protective outer layer that provides the cell
with structural support.
 The vacuole is a storage space where water, wastes, and other
cellular materials are found.
 Chloroplasts are the part of the palisade cells that cause
photosynthesis to occur.
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