Cell biology (COMPARTEMENTS) Flashcards
1
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Compartments
A
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
2
Q
Examples of cellular compartments
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Mitochondria
Chloroplasts
Cell Nucleus
Vesicles
Endoplasmic reticulum
3
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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