Lecture 2 Flashcards
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What is a cell?
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building block of life/basic unit of life
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Eukaryote cell structure
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Cell is separated into phospholipid membrane bound cell organs.
The three most important are the nucleus, cell membrane, and cytoplasm.
Also called organelles
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What is the cell membrane?
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A selective barrier that controls what comes in and out of the cell
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What are the main functions of the cell membrane?
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Protects cell from the outside environment
Separates cells from other cells
5
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What is the Nucleus?
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Separated from rest of the cell and holds all of the cell’s genetic information
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