Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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Is a virus living?
A
No, because it cannot carry our metabolic rates on its own.
2
Q
What does a cell membrane do?
A
A cell membrane controls the movements of molecules of materials in and out of the cell.
3
Q
What is another word for plasma membrane?
A
Cell membrane
4
Q
Eukaryotic cells
A
Contains mebrane enclosed organelles and DNA containing nucleus.
5
Q
Prokaryotic Cells
A
Lacks a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles and is generally smaller than eukaryotic cells.