Anki Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cell membrane made of?
A
Lipids and proteins, it controls the movement if substances into and out of the cell.
2
Q
What does the cell wall do?
A
The cell wall supports the cell and prevents it from changing shape. It is made of a polymer called murein. Murein is a glycoprotein
3
Q
What us a glycoprotein?
A
A protein with a carbohydrate
4
Q
What structure are viruses?
A
They’re acellular
5
Q
What are viruses?
A
They are nucleic acids surrounded by protein they’re not even alive.
6
Q
What are examples of viruses?
A
HIV, influenza
7
Q
What do viruses do?
A
Viruses invade and reproduce inside the cells of other organisms. These cells are known as host cells.
