Section 7
Internal Structures of Eukaryotic Cells
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The Nucleus and Ribosomes
Found within eukaryotic cells, the nucleus contains the genetic material that determines the entire structure and function of that cell.
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Mitochondria
Mitochondria are organelles that are responsible for making adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's main energy-carrying molecule.
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Comparing Plant and Animal Cells
Although they are both eukaryotic cells, there are unique structural differences between animal and plant cells.
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The Endoplasmic Reticulum
The endoplasmic reticulum is an organelle that is responsible for the synthesis of lipids and the modification of proteins.
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The Golgi Apparatus
The Golgi apparatus sorts and packages materials before they leave the cell to ensure they arrive at the proper destination.