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The Cell
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The structural (building blocks, variable in appearance and function) and functional(serving a purpose) unit of life. The smallest individual unit capable of carrying out all the functions that we know as "life" all on it's own without help.
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The three basic parts of a Cell
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The Plasma Mambrane
The Nucleus The Cytoplasm |
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The Plasma Memrane
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Forms the cells flexible outer surface, separating the sells internal parts from the outside parts. Regulates the flow of materials in and out of the cell. Plays a key role in communication among cells and between cells and external environment.
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The Plasma Membrane
(What are it's main parts?) |
Phospholipid Bilayer
Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol |
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The Nucleus
(What is it's function?) |
Contains the cells genetic inheritance.
Controls day to day functions. Controls cell structure. Produces Ribosomes in nucleoli. |
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Cytoplasm
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Everything between the Nucleus and the Plasma Membrane. Two main components (1) cytosol (2) Organelles.
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The Nucleus
(What are it's main parts?) |
Nuclear Envelope. Nuclear Pores.
Polyribosome. Nucleoplasm. Nucleoli. Chromatin. |
