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Cells and Cell Energetics Flashcards

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538727580Eukaryotean organism with cells characteristic of all life forms except primitive microorganisms such as bacteria
538727581Cell Walla thin membrane around the cytoplasm of a cell
538727582Golgi Apparatusa net-like structure in the cytoplasm of animal cells (especially in those cells that produce secretions)
538727583Nucleusa part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
538727584Organellea specialized part of a cell
538727585Active Transporttransport of a substance (as a protein or drug) across a cell membrane against the concentration gradient
538727586ATP- Adenosine TriphosphateAn adenine-containing nucleoside triphosphate that releases free energy when its phosphate bonds are hydrolyzed. This energy is used to drive endergonic reactions in cells.
538727587Krebs Cyclein all plants and animals: a series of enzymatic reactions in mitochondria involving oxidative metabolism of acetyl compounds to produce high-energy phosphate compounds that are the source of cellular energy
538727588Electrons Transport Chainprotons are moved into the thylakoid using energy.

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