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Campbell Biology 7th Seventh Ed Edition Chapter Ch 5 Flashcards

Campbell Biology 7th Seventh Ed Edition Chapter Ch 5: The Working Cell

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207993328fluid mosaicMembrane is a fluid structure with a "mosaic" of various proteins embedded in or attached to a bilayer of phospholipids.0
207993336selective permeabilitya process in which a membrane allows some molecules to pass through while keeping others out1
207993337concentration gradienta region along which the density of a chemical substance increases or decreases2
207993340passive transportRequires NO energy, Movement of molecules from high to low concentration, Moves with the concentration gradient3
207993342osmosisDiffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane4
207993344tonicityThe ability of a solution surrounding a cell to cause that cell to gain or lose water5
207993377hypotonic solutionwhen surrounding a cell, will cause the cell to gain water6
207993380hypertonic solutionwhen surrounding a cell, will cause the cell to lose water7
207993381isotonic solutionwhen surrounding a cell, has no effect on the passage of water into or out of the cell8
207993384osmoregulationRegulation of solute concentrations and water balance by a cell or organism.9
207993386facilitated diffusionA process in which substances are transported across a plasma membrane with the concentration gradient with the aid of carrier (transport) proteins; does not require the use of energy.10
207993508active transportEnergy-requiring process that moves material across a cell membrane against a concentration difference11
207993543exocytosisthe movement of materials out of the cytoplasm of a cell by the fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane12
207993665endocytosisCellular uptake of molecules or particles via formation of new vesicles from the plasma membrane13
207993666phagocytosisCellular "eating"; a type of endocytosis in which a cell engulfs macromolecules, other cells, or particles into its cytoplasm14
207993669pinocytosisCellular "drinking"; a type of endocytosis in which the cell takes fluid and dissolved solutes into small membranous vesicles15
207993673receptor-mediated endocytosisThe movement of specific molecules into a cell by the inward budding of membranous vesicles containing proteins with receptor sites specific to the molecules being taken in; enables a cell to acquire bulk quantities of specific substances.16
207993674energyCapacity to cause change, especially to perform work17
207993676kinetic energyThe energy of motion; the energy of a mass of matter that is moving. Moving matter does work by imparting motion to other matter18
207993677heatThermal energy; the amount of energy associated with the movement of the atoms and molecules in a body of matter. Heat is energy in its most random form19
207993678potential energyenergy that matter possesses because of its location or arrangement. Water behind a dam possesses potential energy, and so do chemical bonds.20
207993679chemical energyEnergy available in molecules for release in a chemical reaction; a form of potential energy21
207993683thermodynamicsThe study of energy transformation that occurs in a collection of matter.22
207993684first law of thermodynamicsThe principle of conservation of energy. Energy can be transferred and transformed, but it cannot be created or destroyed.23
207993685entropyA measure of disorder. One form of disorder is heat, which is random molecular motion.24
207993686second law of thermodynamicsthe principle stating that every energy conversion reduces the order of the universe, increasing its entropy. Ordered forms of energy are at least partly converted to heat.25
207993687cellular respirationThe aerobic harvesting of energy from food molecules; the energy-releasing chemical breakdown of food molecules, such as glucose, and the storage of potential energy in a form that cells can use to perform work; involves glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation (the electron transport chain and chemiosmosis)26
207993688endergonic reactionsan energy-requiring chemical reaction, which yields products with more potential energy than the reactants. The amount of energy stored in the products equals the difference between the potential energy in the reactants and that in the products27
207993706phosphorylationthe production of ATP by chemiosmosis during the light reactions of photosynthesis28
207994695enzymesA macromolecule, usually a protein, that serves as a biological catalyst, changing the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed by the reaction29
207995153substratea specific substance (reactant) on which an enzyme acts. Each enzyme recognizes only the specific substrate or substrates of the reaction it catalyzes.30
207995154active siteThe part of an enzyme molecule where a substrate molecule attaches (by means of weak chemical bonds); typically, a pocket or groove on the enzyme's surface31
207995155induced fitthe change in shape of the active site of an enzyme, caused by entry of the substrate, so that it binds more snugly to the substrate32
207995157cofactora nonprotein molecule or ion that is required for the proper functioning of an enzyme.33
207995336coenzymean organic molecule serving as a cofactor. Most vitamins function as coenzymes in important metabolic reactions34
207995337competitive inhibitora substance that reduces the activity of an enzyme by binding the enzyme's active site in place of the substrate. This structure mimics that of the enzyme's substrate35
207995338noncompetitive inhibitora substance that reduces the activity of an enzyme without entering an active site. By binding elsewhere on the enzyme, a noncompetitive inhibitor changes the shape of the enzyme so that the active site no longer effectively catalyzes the conversion of substrate to product36
207995339feedback inhibitiona method of metabolic control in which a product of a metabolic pathway acts as an inhibitor of an enzyme within that pathway37
207995344diffusionMovement of solutes from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration to reach equilibrium38
207995347adenosine triphosphate (ATP)the main energy source for cells39
207995624aquaporina transport protein in the plasma membrane of some plant or animal cells that facilitates the diffusion of water across the membrane40
207995626energy of activation(EA)the energy required to initiate a reaction. Enzymes decrease the activation energy/catalyze biological reactions.41
207995628exergonic reaction..., An energy-releasing chemical reaction in which the reactants contain more potential energy than the products. The reaction releases an amount of energy equal to the difference in potential energy between the reactants and the products.42
207995631metabolic pathwayA series of chemical reactions that either builds a complex molecule (anabolic pathway) or breaks down a complex molecule into simpler compounds (catabolic pathway).43
207995637metabolismThe totality of an organisms chemical reactions44
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137568412entropy A measure of disorder. One form of disorder is heat, which is random molecular motion.46
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137568673second law of thermodynamics the principle stating that every energy conversion reduces the order of the universe, increasing its entropy. Ordered forms of energy are at least partly converted to heat.48
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137568679cellular respiration The aerobic harvesting of energy from food molecules; the energy-releasing chemical breakdown of food molecules, such as glucose, and the storage of potential energy in a form that cells can use to perform work; involves glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation (the electron transport chain and chemiosmosis)50
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137568681endergonic reactions an energy-requiring chemical reaction, which yields products with more potential energy than the reactants. The amount of energy stored in the products equals the difference between the potential energy in the reactants and that in the products52
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137568683phosphorylation the production of ATP by chemiosmosis during the light reactions of photosynthesis54
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137569899enzymes A macromolecule, usually a protein, that serves as a biological catalyst, changing the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed by the reaction56
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137569902substrate a specific substance (reactant) on which an enzyme acts. Each enzyme recognizes only the specific substrate or substrates of the reaction it catalyzes.58
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137569913active site The part of an enzyme molecule where a substrate molecule attaches (by means of weak chemical bonds); typically, a pocket or groove on the enzyme's surface60
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137569915induced fit the change in shape of the active site of an enzyme, caused by entry of the substrate, so that it binds more snugly to the substrate62
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137569956cofactor a nonprotein molecule or ion that is required for the proper functioning of an enzyme.64
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137569960coenzyme an organic molecule serving as a cofactor. Most vitamins function as coenzymes in important metabolic reactions66
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137569965competitive inhibitor a substance that reduces the activity of an enzyme by binding the enzyme's active site in place of the substrate.68
137569966This structure mimics that of the enzyme's substrate69
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137570244noncompetitive inhibitor a substance that reduces the activity of an enzyme without entering an active site. By binding elsewhere on the enzyme, a noncompetitive inhibitor changes the shape of the enzyme so that the active site no longer effectively catalyzes the conversion of substrate to product71
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137570251feedback inhibition a method of metabolic control in which a product of a metabolic pathway acts as an inhibitor of an enzyme within that pathway73
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137570253diffusion Movement of solutes from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration to reach equilibrium75
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137570255adenosine triphosphate (ATP) the main energy source for cells77
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137570257aquaporin a transport protein in the plasma membrane of some plant or animal cells that facilitates the diffusion of water across the membrane79
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137570319energy of activation(EA) the energy required to initiate a reaction. Enzymes decrease the activation energy/catalyze biological reactions.81
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137570636exergonic reaction ..., An energy-releasing chemical reaction in which the reactants contain more potential energy than the products. The reaction releases an amount of energy equal to the difference in potential energy between the reactants and the products.83
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137570640metabolic pathway A series of chemical reactions that either builds a complex molecule (anabolic pathway) or breaks down a complex molecule into simpler compounds (catabolic pathway).85
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137570644metabolism The totality of an organisms chemical reactions87

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