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Cell Structure
Cell Structure-Chapter 5
Question | Answer |
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In the 1830's, which two German scientists advanced one of the most important and unifying concepts in biology? | Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann. |
What is the function of a Muscle Cell? | Contracts (shortens) to allow movement of body parts. |
What is the cytoplasm made out of? | Made up of fibers, protein muscles, organelles, and other structures. |
What are 4 functions of the membrane? | Transport, Identification, Signaling and Connection. (TISC) |
Where is the Endoplasmic Reticulum located? | It is located deep inside the cytoplasm. |
What is Golgi Apparatus? | It is a membrane organelle consisting of separate tiny sacs, or cisternae, stacked on one another and located near the nucleus. |
What is a Peroxisome? | It is another type of vesicle containing enzymes that is present in the cytoplasm of some cells. |
What is a Nucleus? | It is one of the largest cell structures, it usually occupies the central portion of the cell. |
What is a Microfilament? | Microfilaments are the smallest cell fibers. |
Where is Microvilli located? | They are found in epithelial cells that line the intestines and other areas where absorption is important. |
What are 3 connections that help cell connection? | Desmosomes, Gap Junctions and Tight Junctions. |