Cell Membrane
Definition
location : any cell
description:
- Plant - inside cell wall
- Animal - outer layer; cholesterol
- Double layer of phospholipids with proteins
- Selectively permeable
Funtion:
- Support
- Protection
- Controls movement of materials in/out of cell
- Barrier between cell and its environment
- Maintains homeostasis
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Definition
Location:
Plant, Fungi, & Bacteria, but not animal cells
Description:
- Outer layer
- Rigid & strong
- Made of cellulose
Function:
- Support (grow tall)
- Protection
- allows H2O, O2, CO2 to diffuse in & out of cell
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Definition
Location:All cells except prokaryotes
description:
- Large, oval
- May contain 1 or more nucleoli
- Holds DNA
Function:
- Controls cell activities
- Contains the hereditary material of the cell
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Definition
Location:All cells except prokaryotes
Description:
- Surrounds nucleus
- Double membrane
- Selectively permeable
Function:
Controls movement of materials in/out of nucleus
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Definition
Location: All Cells
Description:
- Clear, thick, jellylike material (cytosol)
- Organelles found inside cell membrane
- Contains the cytoskeleton fibers
Functions:
Supports and protects cell organelles
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