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Unit: Cell structure and function

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Take your cellular knowledge to the next level! From organelles to membrane transport, this unit covers the facts you need to know about cells - the tiny building blocks of life.
A cell is like a whole city. It has a power plant, a post office, and even public transportation.
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Learn about the delicate dance of plasma membrane phospholipids.
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Plasma membranes: the gatekeepers of the cell
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Excuse me if I get a little salty. I'm just a trifle hypertonic.
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Did cells become more complex by absorbing other cells?
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