Topic 3: Principle Parts Continued: Cytoplasm Flashcards
1
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What is the cytoplasm?
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- AREA between the inside of the cell membrane and the outside of the nucleus
2
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What are the 2 divisions of the cytoplasm?
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- cytosol
- organelles
3
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What is the cytosol?
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- gel-like intracellular fluid
4
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What does the cytosol contain?
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- contains water and a suspension of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids
- may contain inclusions eg. melanin (pigment), glycogen (stored glucose)
5
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What is the definition of organelles?
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- structures that perform a specific function and are essential for life
6
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What are the two classifications of organelles?
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- membrenous
- non-membranous
7
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What is the definition of membranous organelles?
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- surrounded by membrane that isolates them from the cytosol
