Cellular Biophysics

Mitochondria are known as the 'powerhouses of the cell' and are responsible for generating energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration.

The cell membrane regulates the passage of molecules and ions across the cell, maintaining the cell's internal environment and protecting it from external factors.

Ribosomes are cellular structures that synthesize proteins by translating genetic information from messenger RNA (mRNA) into a sequence of amino acids.

Catabolism is the process by which cells break down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy in the form of ATP.

The nucleus is the control center of the cell and contains the cell's genetic material, including DNA, which carries the instructions for protein synthesis.

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants and some other organisms use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

The endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes that folds and transports proteins and lipids within the cell.

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose to produce energy in the form of ATP.

Lysosomes are cellular organelles that contain digestive enzymes and are responsible for breaking down and recycling cellular waste.

Active transport is the process by which cells use energy to move molecules across their membranes against a concentration gradient.

The endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for synthesizing lipids and proteins, as well as modifying and transporting them within the cell.

Mitosis is the process by which cells divide to produce two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

The Golgi apparatus is responsible for packaging and secreting proteins, as well as modifying and sorting them within the cell.

Meiosis is the process by which cells divide to produce four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

Chloroplasts are responsible for synthesizing carbohydrates through the process of photosynthesis.