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Eukaryotic cells have special parts called organelles that help the cell do its job. Here are some important organelles and what they do:
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Nucleus: This is like the brain of the cell. It holds the cell's DNA, which has all the instructions for how the cell works and grows.
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Mitochondria: These are the powerhouses of the cell. They turn food we eat into energy that the cell can use to do things!
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Ribosomes: These tiny workers make proteins, which are really important for building and repairing things in the cell.
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): This is like a factory that helps make and transport proteins and fats around the cell. There are two types: smooth ER (for lipids) and rough ER (for proteins).
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Golgi Apparatus: Think of this as the post office! It gets proteins and lipids from the ER, packs them up, and sends them to where they’re needed.
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Lysosomes: These are the cleanup crew. They break down waste and old parts of the cell so it stays healthy.
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Cell Membrane: This is like the gatekeeper. It controls what goes in and out of the cell to keep it balanced.
Each of these organelles has a special job, and together they help the cell live and grow!