Biology Study Guide Ch. 3 Flashcards
Which microscopes are most often used to study cells?
Light microscope (mainly compound light microscope) and electron microscope.
List the basic components of the eukaryotic cell.
Nucleus, organelles, and membranes
What is the main distinguishing feature between the eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell?
Eukaryotic cell has a nucleus and the prokaryotic cell does not.
Describe the structure of the plasma membrane
Phospholipid bilateral and protein molecules.
Describe the functions of the plasma membrane.
Regulates the entrance and exit of molecules into and out of the cytoplasm.
What is the primary importance of the nucleus?
Because it store DNA.
What are the three (3) protein components of the cytoskeleton?
Actin filaments, intermediate filaments and microtubules.
What is basic premise of the endosymbiotic theory?
One cell enters another cell and they live together cooperatively.
