Chapter 3: The Cell Flashcards

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3 basic components of cell

A

plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus

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2
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What are the general processes carried out by cells?

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cell metabolism, transport of substances, communication, cell reproduction

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3
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Functions / location of the plasma membrane

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structural support, communication with other cells, regulation of transport into and out of cell, cell identification / barrier surrounding the cell

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Functions / location of cytoplasm

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the part of the cell located inside the plasma membrane, consist of the cytosol, the organelles and cytoskeleton

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5
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Extracellular fluid (ECF)

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the fluid located in the space between cells

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6
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the plasma membrane forms barrier between ___ and ___ , and keeps the two fluid compartments separate

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ECF, cytosol

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Intracellular fluid (ICF)

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The cytosol , is the fluid portion of the cytoplasm that makes up about half of the cell’s total volume

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ICF is a ____ with many proteins, different forms of ___ and dissolved solutes.

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watery gel, proteins

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