Section 3
Eukaryotic Cells
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Characteristics of Eukaryotic Cells
A eukaryotic cell has a true membrane-bound nucleus and has other membranous organelles that allow for compartmentalization of functions.
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The Plasma Membrane and the Cytoplasm
The plasma membrane is made up of a phospholipid bilayer that regulates the concentration of substances that can permeate a cell.
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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.