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    The document discusses genetics and cell structures. It defines cells and their organelles, compares prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and examines the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells such as plant cells having cell walls and chloroplasts.

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    Genetics

    1. Define cell.

    A cell is the basic building block of life. It is the smallest unit of life that can
    replicate independently. Cells make us all feel alive. Living things and organisms are
    made up of cells and these cells contain organelles. Some of these include plasma
    membrane, ribosome, cytoplasm, and DNA. Cells are responsible for carrying out the
    vital processes needed by our body.

    2. What are different types of cells?

    The different types of cells are prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic
    cells are simple, unicellular, or single-celled organisms. They are lacking in nucleus,
    and they don’t have membrane-bound organelles. It has less parts compared to
    Eukaryotic cells. Examples are Bacteria and Archaea. The other type of cell is
    Eukaryotic cell. This type of cell is termed as complex and multicellular organisms.
    Compared to Prokaryotic cell, they have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. In
    comparison to prokaryotic cell, eukaryotic cell has many parts. Examples of this are
    animal and plant cells.

    3. What are the differences and similarities between the structures of plant and animal?

    There are several similarities and differences between animal and plant cells. To
    start with similarities, both animal and plant cell contains the following organelles:
    Plasma or Cell Membrane, Nucleus, Cytoplasm, Mitochondria, and Ribosome.
    However, plant cells differ from animal cell because they contain rigid cell wall made up
    of cellulose, a very strong component which provides structure and support to the cell.
    Another difference of plant cell is the presence of permanent vacuole. It acts as a big
    sac that contains cell sap which is basically a mixture of sugars, salts, and water that
    the cell can use when it needs to. Lastly, they also have chloroplasts where
    photosynthesis or the production of food happens. On the other hand, animal cells differ
    from plant cells because it has the presence of centrosome (microtubule-organizing
    center of the cell that regulates the cell cycle.) and lysosomes (responsible for garbage
    disposal).

    4. Draw and explain the common cell structures.

     Cell Membrane or Plasma Membrane – a part of cell that is responsible for


    controlling the passage of substances in or out.
     Nucleus – a part of the cell that contains the genetic material of the cell
    (DNA) and it actively controls the activity of the cell.
     Cytoplasm – a part of the cell which is a jelly-like substance and where
    organelles sit in. It is where chemical reactions occur.
     Ribosome – a part of cell where protein synthesis or production of the cell
    occurs.

    Conclusion:

    Therefore, I conclude that exploring the cell is a vital part of our journey as
    human beings and as future Science Mentors. This activity shed light to some of my
    questions regarding the cell as the basic unit of life. I have learned that cells are very
    important as they facilitate the proper functioning of our organs and our body as a
    whole.

    I have gained knowledge about the two types of cells which are prokaryotic and
    eukaryotic cells. Moreover, I have learned the differences and similarities between
    animal and plant cells. In addition, I was able to explain and draw the different common
    structures found in cells which include plasma or cell membrane, ribosome, cytoplasm,
    and nucleus. This activity allowed me to explore the cells in a deeper sense.

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