Cells Flashcards

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Cell membrane description

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Phospholipid bilayer
Hydrophilic (heads)
Hydrophobic (tail)
Fat soluble ions and gas diffuses through membrane
Water soluble ions diffuse through channel proteins
Large molecules travel through carrie protein

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Centrioles Function

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Reproduction of cell

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Storage and transport of material
Provide surface area for reactions
Rough- lined with ribosomes
Smooth- no ribosomes

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Golgi apparatus

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Modify proteins and package them in vesicles for secretion

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Mitochondria

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Create energy during aerobic respiration

Cristae- inner food in which electron transfer chain occurs

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Ribosome

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Make amino acids and proteins

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What is tissue fluid

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Extra cellular fluid
Immediate environment surrounding cell
Fluid between cells

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Why is a cell small?

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Surface Area to volume ratio

Allows exchange of nutrients and waste to occur

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