Parts of cells

Nucleus - The nucleus is the cell's headquarters, containing the majority of the cell's
DNA and sending out messages to grow, divide, or die.

Plasma Membrane - The plasma membrane is composed of phospholipids and contains

a range of receptors, which act as gatekeepers, markers, communicators, and fasteners.
Cytoplasm - The cytoplasm is the interior of the cell, containing important reactions.

Cytoskeleton - The cytoskeleton is a flexible scaffolding that helps cells maintain their
shape, division, motility, and cell signaling.

Endoplasmic Reticulum - The ER synthesizes, folds, modifies, and transports proteins

within the cell.

Golgi Apparatus - The Golgi apparatus processes molecules, allowing them to be used
inside or outside the cell.

Mitochondria - Mitochondria convert food into energy, store calcium, and regulate cell
death.
Ribosomes - Ribosomes read RNA and translate it into proteins, either floating in the
cytoplasm or attached to the ER.