The Protoplasm Flashcards
1
Q
Cell
A
Cytoplasm and nucleus
2
Q
Cytoplasm
A
- everything, exc. nucleus
- chemical reactions
- holds structures
3
Q
Grounplasm
A
Liquid contents of cell
4
Q
Inorganic
A
Water, mineral salts, gases
5
Q
Organic
A
Carbs, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
6
Q
Water
A
- main component
* medium, solvent, reagent
7
Q
Mineral salts
A
In ionic form
8
Q
Gases
A
O2 and CO2 dissolved in groundplasm
9
Q
Proteins
A
Structural role
10
Q
Carbs
A
Main source of energy
11
Q
Lipids
A
Part of cell membrane, reserve energy
12
Q
Nucleic acids
A
DNA + RNA
13
Q
Physical nature
A
Composition of different types of solutions
14
Q
True solution
A
- homogenous, size, cannot be seen
* salts, sugars, gases dissolved in water
15
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Suspension
A
- heterogenous, can be seen, sink
- scatter light
- can be filtered
- separate into layers over time
- particles settle out
- organelles
