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  • Cell Composition: Understanding the Building Blocks of Life
    Cells are made from molecules.

    Here's a breakdown of the main components:

    * Organic Molecules:

    * Carbohydrates: Provide energy and structural support (e.g., sugars, starches)

    * Lipids (fats & oils): Store energy, form cell membranes, and provide insulation (e.g., phospholipids, cholesterol)

    * Proteins: Perform a wide variety of functions, including enzymes, structural components, and transport molecules (e.g., enzymes, antibodies)

    * Nucleic Acids: Store and transmit genetic information (e.g., DNA, RNA)

    * Inorganic Molecules:

    * Water: The primary solvent in cells, essential for many chemical reactions

    * Inorganic Ions: Play important roles in maintaining pH, nerve impulses, and muscle contraction (e.g., sodium, potassium, calcium)

    These molecules are organized into complex structures that make up the different parts of a cell:

    * Cell Membrane: The outer boundary of the cell, controlling what enters and leaves

    * Cytoplasm: The jelly-like substance that fills the cell, containing organelles

    * Organelles: Specialized structures that perform specific functions (e.g., nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes)

    So, while we might say a cell is made of "stuff," that stuff is actually a complex and organized collection of molecules.

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