3.5: Cell specialisation and organisation Flashcards
1
Q
Cells are
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The smallest unit of a living thing
2
Q
Cell specialisation
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In complex multicellular organisms cells gain a specific feature
3
Q
Specialised cells grouped
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To perform a specific function
4
Q
Groups?
A
Specialised cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
5
Q
Cell surface membrane made from
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Plasma membrane with a phospholipid bilayer
6
Q
What is embedded in cell surface membrane?
A
Protein and cholesterol
7
Q
Why is cholesterol embedded in the cell surface membrane
A
Cholesterol acts a buffer for fluidity of the membrane
