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BL2301 Cell Biology

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Introduction to bacteriology
Who first challenged the idea of ...,
Who was the first to observe micr...,
What theory lead to the use of an...
11  cards
Bacteria
Name 5 differences between prokar...,
In what ways can bacteria divide,
What is the function of the bacte...
26  cards
Introduction to parasitology
Define a parasite,
What are the advantages of being ...,
What are the disadvantages of bei...
11  cards
Multicellular Eukaryotes
Name 4 characteristics of protists,
Name the tack superphylum,
What types of protists are typica...
12  cards
Cell culture
What are the 5 universal consider...,
What conditions must schizosaccha...,
What can yeast be used for
13  cards
Membranes
What are the 5 roles of a cell me...,
Which components have a higher in...,
Which components have a higher ex...
22  cards
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Describe endoplasmic reticulum,
What is the main function of rer ...,
What is the er a store of
21  cards
Golgi Apparatus
How do proteins lipids enter the ...,
How do membrane proteins ensure t...,
How are resident er proteins retr...
13  cards
The Cytoskeleton
Name 4 functions of the cytoskeleton,
What are the 3 components of the ...,
What characteristics are shared b...
30  cards
Cell junctions
What are the 3 types of cell junc...,
What is the function of occluding...,
What are the characteristics of o...
20  cards
The Nucleus
What are the 4 main functions of ...,
Why does the eukaryotic cell have...,
What is the importance of the cel...
25  cards
The cell cycle
Define the cell cycle,
What 2 major processes does the c...,
What occurs during the s phase
37  cards
Neurons & the Neuroglia
What are the 3 main functions of ...,
Describe the path of a signal thr...,
What is contained within the cell...
40  cards
Cells of the Immune System
What are the 2 lineages of immune...,
What are the 3 interacting barrie...,
What are the functions of epithel...
26  cards
Studying gene expression
What are the 2 approaches to stud...,
What does a northern blot look for,
Describe the process of carrying ...
9  cards
Stem cells & Development
Define differentiation,
What is determination,
When can we say that a cell has b...
28  cards
Cell tracking and fate mapping
What were some of the issues of p...,
What are the advantages of new dy...,
How is neural fate mapping carrie...
13  cards

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