Inside the Cell — Lecture 4
April 22, 2026
The big picture
A cell brings many small systems together. Its structures store instructions, release usable energy, and control the exchange of materials with the outside world.
Worth remembering
- DNA in the nucleus provides instructions for cell functions.
- Mitochondria convert energy from nutrients into ATP.
- The membrane selectively controls movement into and out of the cell.
Working together
Ribosomes build proteins. The endoplasmic reticulum helps process them, while the Golgi apparatus sorts and packages them. Together, these structures help the cell grow, repair, and communicate.Cell structures work as a team.



