BIOL 2404 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Secretion, Active Transport, Cell Membrane

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Cell organization: the cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life, each cell is a highly organized unit (table 3. 1) Plasma membrane: forms the outer boundary of the cell. Nucleus: contains the cell"s genetic material and directs cell activities. Cytoplasm: the material between the plasma membrane and nucleus. Plasma membrane: plays a dynamic role in cellular activity. A selective barrier that regulates what goes into and out of the cell. Plays a role in communication between cells: separates intracellular substances from extracellular substances intracellular: inside cells. Double layer of lipids with imbedded, dispersed proteins: bilayer consists mainly of phospholipids and cholesterol (20%) Phospholipids have hydrophobic (nonpolar tails) and hydrophilic (polar heads) bipoles. Cholesterol gives the membrane added strength and flexibility: protein molecules (cid:498)float(cid:499) among the phospholipid molecules, functions. Attachment proteins (cadherins and integrins) transport proteins. Ions and molecules move across plasma membranes by.

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