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Cytology
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The study of cells
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The cell membrane is __.
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Selectively permeable
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Selectively Permeable
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Controls what enters and leaves the cells
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Cell Membrane
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 A double layer of phospholipids with embedded proteins |
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Hydrophobic
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 Tails |
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Hydrophilic
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 Head (near water) |
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Cytoplasm
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 The area between the plasma membrane and nucleus; where most metabolic reactions/activities take place |
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What is metabolism?
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The sum of all the chemical changes taken place in your body
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The cytoplasm many structures called __.
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Organelles
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What are organelles?
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"little organs"; perform specific functions
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Endoplasmic Reticulum. Function?
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 Complex system or network of interconnected membranes, canals, or channels; transport system |
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Rough ER
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 Where ribosomes are located |
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What is the function of the Golgi?
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 Package and delivery of proteins produced by ribosomes |
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Golgi Apparatus (bodies)
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 Series of flattened membranes ("post office"; "pancakes") |
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Proteins in the Golgi are exported in __.
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Vesicles
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