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Which components of the cell are visible under the light microscope?
Which components of the cell are visible under the light microscope?
What is the cell membrane also called?
What is the cell membrane also called?
What separates the cytoplasm from the extracellular environment?
What separates the cytoplasm from the extracellular environment?
Which model is the most widely accepted concept for the structure of the cell membrane?
Which model is the most widely accepted concept for the structure of the cell membrane?
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What is the function of the cell membrane?
What is the function of the cell membrane?
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Study Notes
Components of the Cell Visible Under a Light Microscope
- Nucleus
- Cell wall (in plant cells)
- Cytoplasm
- Vacuoles (in plant cells)
- Chloroplasts (in plant cells)
The Plasma Membrane
- The cell membrane is also called the plasma membrane.
- It separates the cytoplasm from the extracellular environment.
- The fluid mosaic model is the most widely accepted concept for the structure of the cell membrane.
- The cell membrane is responsible for regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell, providing a barrier against the external environment, and helping to maintain cell shape and internal organization.
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Test your knowledge on cytology, the study of cells and their components. Learn about the structure and function of the cell membrane, nucleus, and cytoplasm.
