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7887468648cell theorytheory that states all organisms are made of cells, all cells are produced by other living cells, and the cell is the most basic unit of life0
7887481164organellemembrane bound structure that is specialized to perform a distinct process within a cell1
7887490812prokaryotic cellcell that does not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles2
7887502811eukaryotic cellcell that has a nucleus and other membrane bound organelles3
7887509615passive transportmovement of molecules across the cell membrane without energy input from the cell4
7887519479active transportenergy requiring movement of molecules across a membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration5
7887539802concentration gradientdifference in the concentration of a substance from one location to another6
7887547060selective permeabilitycondition or quality of allowing some but not all materials to cross a barrier or membrane7
7887555360osmosisdiffusion of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration8
7887569377diffusionmovement of dissolved molecules in a fluid or gas from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration9
7887586864homeostasisregulation and maintenance of constant internal conditions in an organism10
7913571854cytoplasmjellylike substance that contains dissolved molecular building blocks and contains organelles11
7913588637nucleusthe storehouse for the genetic information(DNA) It protect the DNA and make sure it is available for use at the proper times12
7913615355smooth ermakes lipids and hormones and performs other specialized functions13
7913630414rough erresponsible for the assembly of many proteins14
7913657439ribosomestiny organelles that link amino acids to form proteins. They are the sight of protein synthesis and active participants15
7913682943golgi apparatusprocess, sorts, packages, and delivers proteins. It contains enzymes that make changes to proteins16
7913700771vesiclesdivide materials from the rest of the cytoplasm and transport these materials from place to place within the cell. also protects proteins to be transported to the golgi apparatus17
7913734584mitochondriasupplies energy to the cell. Has 2 membranes that converts molecuels from the food you eat into usuable energy18
7913749382vacoulea fluid-filled sac used for the storage of materials needed by the cell. It strengthens the cell and helps to support the entire plant19
7913798510lysosomesmembrane bound organelles that contain enzymes and defend a cell from invading bacteria and viruses and break down damaged or worn out cell parts20
7913815349centrioleorganelles that double and help to divide the cell and organize microtubules to form cilia and flagella21
7913834039cell walla rigid layer that gives protection,support,and shape to the cell only found in plants22
7913856770chloroplastorganelles that carry out photosynthesis that converts solar energy into energy rich molecules the cell can use23
7939855807cell membraneforms a boundary between a cell and the outside environment and controls the passage of materials in and out of the cell24
7939860551phospholipida molecule composed of a charged phosphate group,glycerol,two fatty acid chains25
7939878408phospahte groups and glycerolwhat 2 parts of the phospholipid makes up the head?26
7939885001headwhat part of the phospholipid is polar?27
7939887696tailswhat part of the phospholipid is nonpolar?28
7939896472fluid mosaic modeldescribes the arrangement of the molecules that make up the cell membrane29
7939911309its flexible and object on the surface can slide past each otherin what way is a membrane like a fluid?30
7939915337receptora protein that detects a signal molecule and performs an action in response31
7939933387isotonichas the same concentration of dissolved particles as the cell. Water molecules move in and out of the cell at an equal rate so the cell size remains constant32
7939935905hypertonichas a higher concentration of dissolved particles than a cell. This means water concentration is higher inside the cell than outside33
7939956367hypotonichas a lower concentration of dissolved particles than a cell. Water molecules are more concentrated outside than inside of a cell34
7939965837facilitated diffusionthe diffusion of molecules across a membrane through transport proteins35
7940001625both uses transport proteinshow is active transport similar to facilitated diffusion36
7940016713energy(ATP)what does a cell use during active transport37
7940044304vesiclewhat does a substance get transported if the substance is too large to pass through the membrane38
7940055641endocytosisthe process of taking liquids or fairly large molecules into a cell by engulfing them in a membrane39
7940063581exocytosisrelease of substances out of a cell by the fusion of a vesicle with the membrane40
7940074874lysosomal enzymeswhat breaks down the vesicle membrane and its contents and are then released into the cell41
7952746773cytoskeletona network of proteins that is constantly changing to meet the needs of a cell42
7952754203microtubulesgive cell its shape and help the movement of organelles43
7964463255plasma membranewhat is a cell membrane also known as44
7964469317tail,head,cholesterol,carbs4 main parts of cell membrane45
7964478705diffusion and active transporttwo ways material can get into the cell46
7964484692osmosis and diffusion2 ways passive transport can happen47
7964492730protein pumps,endocytosis,exocytosis3 ways active transport can happen48
7964511415extracellular and intracellular2 parts to a cell's enviornment49
7982410670nucleolusproduces ribosomes50
7982415659chromosomescontains genes51
7982427464cytoplasm,cell membrane,DNAwhat 3 things do all cells have in common52
7982441145integral proteinswhat spans the membrane53
7982445024peripheral proteinswhat proteins are on one side or the other of the membrane54
7982450602phagocytosis,pinocytosis,receptor mediated cytosiswhat 3 ways can endocytosis occur?55
7982459332against concentration gradienthow do active transport proteins move56
8041845234amino acidmolecule that makes up proteins; composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sometimes sulfur57
8041870509covalent bondchemical bond formed when 2 atoms share one or more pairs of electrons58
8041876777monomermolecular subunit of a polymer59
8041881527polymerlarge,carbon-based molecule formed by monomers60
8041887617carbohydratemolecule composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; includes sugars and starches61
8041900417lipidnonpolar molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; includes fats and oils62
8041908655fatty acidhydrogen chain often bonded to glycerol in a lipid63
8041916801proteinpolymer composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds; folds into a particular structure depending on bonds between amino acids64
8041933766moleculetwo or more atoms held together by covalent bonds; not necessarily a compound65
8041945407nucleic acidpolymer of nucleotides; the genetic material of organisms66
8058377729give functionality to chemicals and moleculesWhat do functional groups do67
8058385013dehydration synthesiswhat is the process of putting monomers together called68
8058399888dna and rnatwo types of nucleic acid69
8058402959nucelotidesthe monomer of nucelic acids70
8058405144base,sugar,phosphate3 parts of a nucleotide71
8058410047eating foodhow do we get our dna72
8058412781amino acidsthe monomer of proteins73
805841546320how many amino acids are there74
8058419090side/r groupwhat part of the amino acid makes it different75
8058432160phospholipid,cholesterol,triglyceride,fatty acidwhat are the four types of lipids76
8058440734hydrocarbon tailswhat ties all types of lipids together77
8058449604coconut oildifference between saturated and unsaturated78
8058455701monosaccharide,diaccharide,polysaccharidewhat 3 units does carbs come in79
8058470385glucosemonomer of carbohydrates80
8058474738cellular respirationwhat can broken down carbs be used for81
8058482802nucleic acid,proteins,carbs,lipids4 categories of macro molecules82
8058490290carbonwhat are all organic molecules based on83
8058503788shape/formwhat determines how organic molecules look and behave84
8058516817carbon,hydrogen,oxygenelements all carbs contain85
8058523704starch,glycogen,cellulose3 classes of carbs86
8058525991starchwhich class of carbs involves food storage in plants87
8058530797glycogenwhich class of carbs involves food storage in animals88
8058537181support in plantswhat is cellulose used for89
8058547523peptide bondwhat is the name of the bond that joins amino acids90
8058556220sequence and shapes of r groupswhat determines the shape and function of a protein91
8082786809chonchemical elements of protein92
8082789515chonpchemical elements of nucleic acids93
8082798490nucleic acidsprotein synthesis and hereditary info is the purpose of this organic compound94
8082815567benedictswhat lab tested simple sugar95
8082819944iodinewhat lab tested starch96
8082859189biuretwhat lab tested protein97
8082877939dipeptide,polypeptidecomplex units of proteins98
8082898790organicwhich type of compound has carbon in it and is essential for all living things99
8082902105inorganicwhich compounds dont have carbon and are found in naturally occuring products100
8082910032fourhow many electrons are in carbon's outermost energy level101
8082916710polymerizationwhat is it called when you bond together monomers and polymers102
8163282548reactantsubstance that is changed by a chemical reaction103
8163286688productsubstance formed by a chemical reaction104
8163291151activation energyenergy input necessary to initiate a chemical reaction105
8163298740exothermicchemical reaction that yields a net release of energy in the form of heat106
8163332749endothermicchemical reaction that requires a net input of energy107
8163338404catalystsubstance that decreases activation energy and increases reaction rate in a chemical reaction108
8163353062enzymeprotein that catalyzes chemical reactions for organisms109
8163359426substratereactant in a chemical reaction upon which an enzyme acts110
8163407777amino acidswhat are enzymes made of111
8163414430maltasewhat breaks the bond and frees two glucose pieces and only accepts maltose molecules112
8163427151active sitewhat breaks the bond on an enzyme and two glucose molecules float away113
8163439776grow,reproduce,create energywhat do the cells use enzymes for114
8163445409amalysewhat substance breaks down starch chains into smaller sugar molecules115
8163451967lipasewhat substance break down fats116
8163460711peptidewhat is a short amino acid117
8163463582proteaseany enzyme that can break a long protein into peptides118
8163472143energy enzymeallows cell to turn to glucose and oxygen for ATP119
8163477963restriction enzymesrecognizes viral dna and cuts it120
8163489898dna manipulation enzymemoves along dna strands and repairs them121
8163497576enzyme production enzymeproduces the cell's enzymes122

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