Cell biology (COMPARTEMENTS) Flashcards

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Compartments

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Every organelle that exists in the cell is surrounded by some sort of dividing membrane

Usually defined by a single or double lipid layer membrane

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Examples of cellular compartments

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Mitochondria
Chloroplasts
Cell Nucleus
Vesicles
Endoplasmic reticulum

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Roles of compartments

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Establish physical boundaries that enable the cell to carry out different metabolic categories

Generate a micro-environment to spatially and temporarily regulate biological processes

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