Science Common Sense
1585 - What is the molecular composition of cells.
Imagine a cell as a tiny house with lots of different parts that work together. The main parts of a cell are made up of molecules, which are like tiny building blocks.
The main molecular composition of cells includes:
- Water (H2O) - This makes up about 70% of the cell and helps everything work properly.
- Carbohydrates (C, H, O) - These are like energy bars for the cell and come in the form of sugars.
- Proteins (C, H, O, N) - These are like the workers in the cell, doing different jobs like building and repairing things.
- Fats (C, H, O) - These are like the cell's energy storage tanks and help keep everything working smoothly.
- Nucleic acids (C, H, O, N, P) - These are like the cell's instruction manuals and help tell the cell what to do. The two main types are DNA and RNA.
These molecules all work together to keep the cell alive and working properly.