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Chapter 3: Structure and Function of the Cell |
Nucleic Acids
This site describes the structure of nucleic acids, the semiconservative nature of DNA synthesis, DNA repair, RNA synthesis, and the three major types of RNA.
Question: Why is the replication of DNA referred to as being semi-conservative?
Cell Division: Binary Fission and Mitosis
This site provides a detailed text description of cell division.
Question: On a piece of paper, sketch and describe the stages of cell division.
Lipids
Basic information on phospholipids is offered at this site.
Question: Name the major component of cell membranes.
What does the term "amphipathic" mean? How does this characteristic relate to the structure of cell membranes?
The Dictionary of Cell Biology
This site contains a friendly and comprehensive dictionary related to cytology, histology, and molecular biology.
Question: What role does aquaporin play in membrane transport?
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