Cell Review Flashcards
1
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3 main parts of a cell:
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- Plasma membrane
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
2
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Describe plasma membrane:
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Phosolipid bilayer (studded with proteins) FUNCTION: Boundary of the cell. Identifies cells, allows molecules of water, gases, wastes, and many other substances in and out
3
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Define: diffusion (ex. Sugar cube in coffee)
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Passive transport process. Scatters particles to equal it out. HIGH CONCENTRATION TO LOW
4
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Osmosis:
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Movement of H20 molecules in and out cells to correct imbalances in water concentration
5
Q
Hypotonic:
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More concentration
6
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Isotonic:
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Stays the same
7
Q
Hypertonic:
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Less concentration
8
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Endocytosis process:
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📍🔜🔘 requires energy. *taking in energy. In the END they are ONE
9
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Exocytosis:
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Doesn’t require energy. Taking energy out.
🔘🔜📍 take your EX OUT
