Molecular and Cell Biology    

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Flash cards to do with cellular use.


 
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Created Jan 21, 2011
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ENZYME 
 
A protein, a biological catalyst, speeds up biochemical reactions. 
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Hydro - Philic / phobic
 
Water loving (philic) /  Water hating (phobic) 
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Amino Acids
 
20 naturally occurring substances that build proteins and polypeptides
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Protein 
 
Large molecule made up of a number / specific  combination of amino acids
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Cytoskeleton
 
Structures within a cell to give structural support, such as microfilaments, microtubles and...
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Endcytosis
 
The process of ingesting materials (vesicles) outside of a cell, adheres to the cell...
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Cytosol
 
The intracellular fluid content within a cell
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Mitochondria
 
Organelle within a cell that produces ATP adenosine triphosphate, which can capture energy...
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Plasma (cell) membrane
 
A semi permeable bi-layer (two layers) consisting of phospholipids molecules with lipids and...
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Nucleus 
 
Largest organelle within a cell, contains DNA material, chromosomes
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Exocytosis
 
Transportation of vesicles containing different materials such as proteins and hormones out...
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Lysosome
 
Clean up crew - recycles materials and destroys microbes - intracellular digestion - within...
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
 
Synthesises molecules 2 types:Rough:  attached / associated with fibosomes and synthesises...
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Golgi Apparatus
 
Processing and packaging plant for proteins and substances for transport in vesicles out of...

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