Honors Unit 3 (Flashcard 1): Cells and Cell Structure - 2024

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What are the two main components of a cell membrane?

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Phospholipids and proteins.

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What part of the phospholipid faces outward in a cell membrane?

Back

The hydrophilic heads.

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What part of the phospholipid faces inward in a cell membrane?

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The hydrophobic tails.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

To regulate what enters and exits the cell.

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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Back

Mitochondria.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What do all living things have in common?

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All living things are made of cells and come from other cells.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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To store genetic information and control cell activities.