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Cells
cell terminology
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
11/12/2009

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cells
Definition
smallest living subunits of a multi-cellular organism such as a human being
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microns
Definition
1/25,000 of an inch
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plasma membrane
Definition
made up of phospholipids, cholesterol and proteins
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pores
Definition
channels to permit passage of materials
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receptor sites
Definition
bonding site for enzymes and hormones
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selectively permeable
Definition
certain substances are allowed to pass through and others are not
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nuclear membrane
Definition
a double membrane with many pores; contains one or more nuclei and chromosomes of the cell
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nucleolus
Definition
small sphere made of DNA, RNA and protein
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chromatin
Definition
long threads of chromosomes
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gene
Definition
genetic code for one protein
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cytoplasm
Definition
watery solution of minerals, gases and organic molecules that is found between the cell membrane and the nucleus
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organelles
Definition
intracellular structures, often bounded by their own membranes that have specific roles in cellular functioning
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endoplasmic reticulum
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also known as ER; extensive network of membranous tubules that extend from the nuclear membrane to the cell membrane; comes in two forms: smooth and rough
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smooth ER
Definition
ER without ribosomes
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rough ER
Definition
ER with ribosomes on its surface
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Ribosomes
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very small structures made of protein and ribosomal RNA; found on rough ER and also floating freely in cytoplasm
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golgi complex
Definition
flat, membranous sacs, somewhat like a stack of saucers; synthesizes carbohydrates here and also packaged along with material for secretion from the cell
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mitochondria
Definition
oval or spherical organelles within the cytoplasm bounded by a double membrane
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lysosomes
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single membrane structures within the cytoplasm that contain digestive enzymes; destroys damaged or worn out cells and cell parts
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centrioles
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pair of rod-shaped structures perpendicular to one another located just outside the nucleus; organize the spindle fibers during cell division
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cilia and flagella
Definition
mobile thread-like projections through the cell membrane. Cilia usually shorter than flagella; sweep materials across the surface of the cell; flagella a long whip like structure found only on sperm; provides mobility
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microvilli
Definition
folds of the cell membrane on the free surface of a cell
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