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Chapter 3 and 4
Cell and Membrane Structure and Function
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
05/20/2012

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Term
Organelles
Definition
Specialized Structures
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Cell Theory
Definition
All organisms are made up of basic living units called cells, and that all cells come only from previously existing cells
Term
Cell
Definition
The structural and functional unit of an organism, smallest structure capable of performing all the functions necessary for life
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Plasma Membrane
Definition
Living boundary that seperates the living contents of the cell from the nonliving surrounding environment. regulates entrance and exit of molecules
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Cytoplasm
Definition
Inside of the plasma membrane
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Cell Wall
Definition
Located on the outside of cell membrane
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Capsule
Definition
Outside covering of cell wall (only in some)
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