Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Anatomy- Cells

Cells can be divided into 3 parts:

1- Plasma membrane: surrounds and protects every cell, regulates the passageway into and out of cells, and communicates with other cells.
     - Includes:
         - Lipid bilayer: basic framework of plasma membrane

2- Cytoplasm: Contains organelles ("power" for transportation)
     - Includes:
          - Smooth ER: No ribosomes (fatty acid synthesis)
          - Rough ER: Ribosomes (protein synthesis)
          - Golgi complex: Proteins processing/packaging plant (produces lysosomes)
          - Mitochondria: "fuel cells" for cellular respiration

3- Nucleus: DNA, genes, chromatin, chromosomes 

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