Homework 1: Properties of Cells
Cells are complex and highly organized
• They contain numerous internal structures
• Some are membrane bound (organelles) while others do not
Cells contain a genetic blueprint and machinery to use it
• Genes are instructions for cells to create specific proteins
• All cells use the same types of information
o The genetic code is universal
o The machinery used for synthesis is interchangeable
• However, for this to function properly, information transfer must be error free
o Errors are called mutations