Cell Structure & Energy Production Flashcards
1
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Hydrophilic
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Having an affinity for water, interacting with water molecules
2
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Plasma Membrane
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Outer surface of the cell regulating the entry and exit of substances
3
Q
Phospholipid
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Basic building block of cell membranes with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails
4
Q
Fluid Mosaic Models
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Concept explaining the structure and function of cell membranes
5
Q
Theory of Endosymbiosis
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Idea that mitochondria and chloroplasts originated from bacteria engulfed by early cells
6
Q
Plasmids
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Small, circular DNA molecules in Prokaryotic cells carrying extra genes
7
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Gram Staining
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Method to differentiate bacteria based on cell wall composition
8
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Prokaryotic Cell
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Cell lacking a nucleus but containing genetic material and plasmids
