Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Why are cells relatively small?
A
the need for diffusion, the larger the cell the longer diffusion will take
2
Q
What are the 4 major components of a cell?
A
nucleoid or nucleolus, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and a plasma membrane
3
Q
What is cytosol?
A
the fluid part of the cytoplasm
4
Q
What is used or synthesize proteins?
A
ribosomes
5
Q
The plasma membrane is made of a _____________.
A
phospholipid bilayer
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