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A&P Ch 3
The Cell
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate region of a Glycocalyx molecule | rich area at cell surface. Glococalyx- fuzzy/sticky carbohydrate |
| Centrioles | paired cylindrical bodies, each composed of 9 triplets of microtubules. As part of the centrosome, organize a microtubule network during mitosis (cell division) to form the spindle and asters. Form the bases of cilia and flagella. |
| Centrosome Matrix | Generating microtubules and organizing the mitotic single cell division |
| Cholesterol | 20% of a membrane lipid. Has polar (hydroxyl) and nonpolar (fused ring system)- stabilizes membrane, lowers mobility of phospholipids and fluidity of membrane |
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