Cells and Cell Structure Review

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What does 'hydrophobic' mean?

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Water fearing, does not associate with water.

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What fluid can be found in cells that holds organelles?

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Cytoplasm.

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What is the structure labeled #5?

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Mitochondria.

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The head of a lipid is known as ______________ because it is water-loving.

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Hydrophilic.

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The plasma membrane of a cell consists of -

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A phospholipid bilayer.

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct processes.

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What is the role of cytoplasm in a cell?

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Cytoplasm is the gel-like fluid that holds organelles and is the site for many cellular processes.

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What is a phospholipid?

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A molecule that makes up the cell membrane, consisting of a hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails.