Cell the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms

and the tissues of

the body. A cell has three main parts: the cell membrane, the nucleus, and the cytoplasm. The cell
membrane surrounds the cell and controls the substances that go into and out of the cell.

Cell types. Cells are of two types: eukaryotic, which contain a nucleus, and prokaryotic cells, which do
not have a nucleus, but a nucleoid region is still present. Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms, while
eukaryotes may be either single-celled or multicellular.

A cell has three main parts: the cell membrane, the nucleus, and the cytoplasm. The cell membrane
surrounds the cell and controls the substances that go into and out of the cell. The nucleus is a structure
inside the cell that contains the nucleolus and most of the cell's DNA. It is also where most RNA is made.

The cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane, is found in all cells and separates the interior of
the cell from the outside environment. The cell membrane consists of a lipid bilayer that is
semipermeable. The cell membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell.

A nucleus, as related to genomics, is the membrane-enclosed organelle within a cell that contains the
chromosomes. An array of holes, or pores, in the nuclear membrane allows for the selective passage of
certain molecules (such as proteins and nucleic acids) into and out of the nucleus.

Cytoplasm is the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. It is composed of water, salts, and various
organic molecules. Some intracellular organelles, such the nucleus and mitochondria, are enclosed by
membranes that separate them from the cytoplasm.