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1
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what do hydrophilic heads on the phospholipid bilayer of the cell membrane allow

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allows cells to be in contact with aqueous
solutions → Enables biological processes and biochemical reactions to occur

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ribosome’s main function

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protein synthesis

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ribosome structure

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dot-like, mRNA wedged between its 2 subunits

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cell wall (prokaryotes)

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composed of peptidoglycan, wraps around the cell membrane
- extra layer of protection, helps maintain
cell’s shape and prevents dehydration

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capsule

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outside of cell wall, composed of polysaccharides; enables cell to attach to surfaces

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flagella

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whiplike structure; used for locomotion

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pili

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tubelike structures outside the capsule; for exchanging genetic material during conjugation

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fimbriae

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thread like structures outside the capsule used to attach to a host cell or a surface

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what is the purpose of bacterial conjugation via pili

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to gain antibiotic resistance

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10
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what is the process of bacterial conjugation

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  1. pilus of donor cell attaches to recipient cell
  2. F plasmid DNA material transfers
  3. donor regenerates its own plasmid
  4. both cells are F+
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nucleus

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houses the cell’s DNA and directs the synthesis of ribosomes and proteins

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nuclear envelope

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a barrier that separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm (inner and outer layers are composed of phospholipid bilayers)

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function of nuclear envelope

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Contains a variety of proteins that function in the organization of genetic material and the synthesis of proteins

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nucleoplasm

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semi-solid fluid inside the nucleus

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nucleolus

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darkly staining region within nucleus;
produces and assemble the cell’s ribosomes.

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nuclear pore

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holes on the nuclear envelope that allow for passage of materials in and out of nucleus

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chromosomes

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long DNA molecule comprising part or all of the genetic material of an organism; Has a 3d structure that is achieved by packaging proteins

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chromatin

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unwound versions of chromosomes

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peroxisome

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metabolizes waste (looks like circles)

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20
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vacuole

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membrane-bound sacs that function in storage and transport

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mitochondria

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site of ATP production

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lysosome

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organelle that contains digestive enzymes; come from the Golgi apparatus

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ER

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interconnected membranous sacs and tubules that collectively modifies proteins and synthesizes lipids

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rough ER

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protein modification (e.g. folding and addition of modifications like phosphate group); has ribosomes on outer membrane

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smooth ER

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lipid and carbohydrate synthesis

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lumen

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hollow portion of the ER

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27
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Proteins that are synthesized in the rough ER are transported where

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golgi apparatus

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28
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golgi apparatus

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Sorts, tags, packages and distributes
proteins and lipids

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29
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golgi apparatus appearance

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flattened membranous sacs

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30
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where are the cis and trans side of the golgi apparatus

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Cis: side facing ER and nucleus
Trans: side facing plasma membrane

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31
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vesicle purpose

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transport of materials to other parts of the cell or out of the cell

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32
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vesicle structure

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structure within or outside a cell, consisting of liquid or cytoplasm enclosed by a lipid bilayer
* May contain proteins, lipids, ions and other organic
molecules

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33
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lysosome function

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Break down excess or damaged cell parts
into their molecular subunits for reuse by
cell
* Destroy invading pathogens (e.g.) viruses
and bacteria.
* If cell is damaged beyond repair, lysosomes can help it to self-destruct (e.g programmed cell death, or apoptosis)

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34
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lysosome apperance

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dark, almost spherical structures under the electron microscope

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35
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peroxisome function

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Contains antioxidants to prevent oxidative
damage in cells
* Peroxisomes of animal cells contain catalase

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36
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catalase

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an enzyme which converts hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen
- antioxidant

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37
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mitochondria function

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Functions in cellular respiration: process of generating ATP using the chemical energy in glucose and other nutrients

38
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ATP

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adenosine triphosphate; molecule that fuels many chemical reactions and biological processes

39
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mitochondria structure

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outer membrane, inner membrane, cristae (sacs), matrix (solution), ribosomes, DNA

40
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what do plant cells have that animal cells dont

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cell wall
chloroplasts
plasmodesmata

41
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what do animal cells have that plant cells dont

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lysosomes
centrosomes
tight junction
gap junctions
desmosomes

42
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plant and animal cells have how many vacuoles

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plant- 1; animal- multiple

43
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vacuole purpose in plant cell

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Vacuoles store water and help plant cells retain their shape and maintain ionic balance.

44
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cell wall (plant cell)

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rigid external layer of cellulose covering a plant cell

45
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cell wall function

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provides structural support, and gives shape to the cell; helps resist bursting when too much water comes into the cell

46
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chloroplast

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organelle found in plants and algae
where photosynthesis occurs

47
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photosynthesis

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series of chemical reactions that use carbon dioxide, water, and energy from light to generate glucose and oxygen

48
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chlorophyll

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green pigmented in chloroplast and captures the light energy that drives the chemical reactions of photosynthesis

49
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centrosome

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a substructure near the nucleus of a cell which functions in cell division; contains a pair of centrioles

50
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centrioles

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structures that lie perpendicular to each other from which the spindle fibers develop in cell division; has microtubules

51
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cytoskeleton

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network of protein fibers in the cytoplasm

52
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cytoskeleton functions

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maintain cell’s shape
* secure some organelles in specific positions
* allow cytoplasm and vesicles to move within the cell
* enable cells within multicellular organisms to move

53
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types of cytoskeleton

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  1. Microfilaments
  2. Intermediate filaments
  3. Microtubules
54
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microfilaments

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composed of two strands of actin filaments; thinnest; functions in movement of cytosol and vesicles, cell division, etc

55
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intermediate filaments

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composed of several strands of
fibrous proteins that are wound together; provides structural support (e.g. securing nucleus and other organelles in place)
Example: keratin

56
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microtubules

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small hollow tubes composed of α-tubulin
and β-tubulin; thickest of the three types of cytoskeleton
* helps cells resist compression; pulls replicated chromosomes to opposite ends of a dividing cell

57
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extracellular matrix (ECM)

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network consisting of extracellular macromolecules (e.g. proteins and carbohydrates) and minerals

58
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extracellular matrix (ECM) purpose

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provide structural support to the cells and neighboring cells
* Allows for communication with other cells e.g. collagen, glycoproteins, hydroxyapatite (bone)

59
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animal cells communicate with neighboring cells via…

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tight junctions, gap junctions, desmosomes

60
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plant cells communicate with neighboring cells via…

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plasmodesmata

61
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tight junctions

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watertight seal between two adjacent animal cells

62
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desmosomes

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adhesive intercellular junctions that allow two cells to be joined to each other (spot welds); allows tissues to experience stretching without tearing

63
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gap junctions

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channels between adjacent cells that allow for transporting ions, nutrients, and other substances that enable animal cells to communicate

64
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plasmodesmata

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channels between adjacent cells that allow for transporting ions, nutrients, and other substances that enable plant cells to communicate

65
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organisms that are eukaryotes

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plants, protists, fungi, animals

66
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organisms that are prokaryotes

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bacteria and archaea

67
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3 ways materials transported across the cell membrane

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  1. Passive transport
    Subtypes: diffusion, osmosis, facilitated transport
  2. Active transport
  3. Bulk transport
    Subtypes: endocytosis, exocytosis
68
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passive transport

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Does not require energy to move substances across cell membranes
* Net movement of a material (solute) from an area of higher to lower concentration

69
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diffusion

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type of passive transport characterized by net movement of materials from an area of higher to lower concentration
- Usually involves unrestricted
movement of solute

70
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by which process do lipids, gasses, and ethanol cross the cell membrane

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diffusion

71
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what molecules do not move through the cell membrane easily

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large polar or highly charged molecules

72
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how do large polar or highly charged molecules leave the cell membrane?

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by facilitated transport

73
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facilitated transport

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movement material across the cell membrane with the help of protein channels or transporters;

74
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facilitated transport

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materials diffuse across the plasma membrane with the help of membrane proteins, still moving down the concentration gradient

75
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transporters

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proteins on the cell membrane that undergo a change in shape to allow a large material to pass through it

76
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ion channels

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proteins that span the full depth of cell membrane; create pores to allow a ions to pass though cell membrane; can close or open to control the entry of ions in or out of the cell

77
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Water can move across the cell membrane via…

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aquaporins

78
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how do aquaporins work

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transporter proteins that move water by diffusion

79
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osmosis

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net movement of water or a solvent through a semipermeable membrane

80
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semi-permeable membrane

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surface that blocks the passage of a type of material but not the other; a surface the blocks the movement of a solute but allows unrestricted movement of water

81
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why does osmosis occur

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differences in the concentration of solutes in and out of the cell

82
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osmolarity

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measure of a solution’s total solute
concentration

83
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tonicity

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capability of a solution to modify the volume of cells by altering their water content

84
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active transport

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movement of molecules or ions across a cell membrane from a region of lower to higher concentration; requires ATP

85
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bulk transport

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type of transport that moves very large materials, cells and cellular components across the cell membrane

86
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how does endocytosis work

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Cell membrane folds inwards (invaginates) to surround the material -> pocket pinches of from cell membrane -> vesicle forms -> material enters the cell

87
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endocytosis

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process by which a cell internalizes (takes in) a material from the external environment

88
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phagocytosis

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process by which a cell takes in large particles or other cells by engulfment
* Vesicle/vacuole will fuse with
lysosome to digest contents

89
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pinocytosis

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process by which liquids are ingested by cells

90
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exocytosis

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process by which a cell expels a material to the external environment

91
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how does exocytosis work

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A material bound for secretion or removal from the cell is surrounded by a vesicle -> vesicle fuses with the cell membrane -> material leaves the cell

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