Science Common Sense

1232 - What are the basic structures of a cell that can be observed with appropriate instruments?

The basic structures of a cell that can be observed with appropriate instruments are:

1. Cell Membrane: Also known as the plasma membrane, this is a thin covering that wraps around the cell, protecting it.

2. Cytoplasm: A jelly-like substance inside the cell where many of the cell's activities happen.

3. Nucleus: The control center of the cell, where all the important instructions (like DNA) are stored.

4. Mitochondria: Sometimes called the "powerhouses," these tiny structures produce energy for the cell.

5. Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): A network of tubes and flat sacs that help move things around the cell and make proteins.

6. Ribosomes: Tiny dots that read instructions from the nucleus and make proteins for the cell.

7. Lysosomes: These are like the cell's recycling centers, breaking down waste and old parts to keep the cell clean and healthy.

8. Chloroplasts (only in plant cells): These make food for the plant through a process called photosynthesis.

These structures all work together to keep the cell running smoothly.