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Unit 2 of AP Biology, cell structure and function, packs a lot of vocabulary into a few topics: organelles, the plasma membrane, the endomembrane system, surface area to volume ratios and passive versus active transport. A AP Bio Unit 2 flashcards set works best when it reflects the exact terms your teacher used.

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Why does surface area to volume ratio limit cell size?As a cell grows, its volume increases faster than its surface area, so the membrane can't bring in nutrients and remove wastes fast enough.

What does the fluid mosaic model describe?The plasma membrane as a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins, cholesterol and carbohydrates that can move laterally within the layer.

Which structures are in plant cells but not animal cells?Chloroplasts, a large central vacuole and a rigid cell wall made of cellulose.

What happens to an animal cell in a hypotonic solution?Water enters by osmosis, the cell swells, and it can burst (lyse) because it has no cell wall.

How do prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA organization differ?Prokaryotes have a single circular chromosome in the nucleoid region without a membrane, while eukaryotes have linear chromosomes enclosed in a nucleus.

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Generic decks often skip the details that show up on tests, like how tonicity changes the direction of water movement or why a small cell moves materials faster than a large one. Building cards from your own slides and notes keeps those details in front of you.

Start with the membrane and transport cards, since they connect to later units on energetics and signaling. Then add the organelle comparisons, such as chloroplasts and mitochondria, and review them in short sessions.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I study first in AP Bio Unit 2?

Start with the plasma membrane and membrane transport, since osmosis, tonicity and facilitated diffusion come up often. Then move to the endomembrane system and the organelle comparisons your teacher covered.

How do I make cards for cell size and surface area to volume?

Write one card for the ratio itself and one for why it limits cell size, such as diffusion being too slow across a large volume. Practice with a worked example, like comparing two cube sizes.

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