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Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a lipid bilayer, mos
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controls cells. Ribosomes synthesize protein. Mitochondria transform organic compounds int
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There are three types of ribonucleic acid (messenger RNA, ribosomal RNA, and transfer RN
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