CELL CYCLE & STRUCTURE Flashcards
1
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functions of the cell
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- cell metabolism & energy use
- synthesis of molecules (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids)
- communication (produce and receive chemical & electrical signals)
- reproduction and inheritance (a copy of genetic information is contained in a cell)
2
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collective term for chemical reactions that occur within cells
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cell metabolism
3
Q
the structural and functional characteristics of cells are determined by?
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the types of molecules they produce
4
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main parts of the cell
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- plasma membrane
- cytoplasm
- nucleus
