Cell Structure and Function Flashcards by Megan H | Brainscape

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Explain the function of each highlighted item

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Explain the function of each highlighted item

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Summarise the steps of aerobic respiration

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What are two things that animals have that plants do not?

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Centrioles and lyosomes

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Explain the chemistry of plant and bacterial cell walls

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Comprised of peptidoglycan: carbohydrate polymer cross-linked with short peptides (type differs by species)

Carbohydrates used are N-acetylglucosamine (GlcnAc) and N-acetylmuramic acid (MurnAc)

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How do gram + vs. gram - bacteria compare in terms of their membrane?

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Gram-negative bacteria have an outer membrane made of lipopolysaccharide/endotoxin (between the capsule and peptidoglycan/cell wall)

Thicker membrane blocks some drugs from entering the cell

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