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1: Introduction to Biochemistry (Cells) Flashcards

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study of chemistry of living organisms including substances and chemical reactions as well as chemical interactions

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Biochemistry

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study of biological processes that take place in cells of organisms

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Biochemistry

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study of properties of biological molecules

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Biochemistry

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inorganic substances that are found in the body such as water and inorganic salts

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Bio-inorganic

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organic chemicals and substances found in the body

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Bio-organic

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% of water in the body

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70%

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% of inorganic salts

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5%

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% of carbohydrates in the body

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2%

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% of lipids in the body

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8%

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% of proteins in the body

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15%

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% of nucleic acids in the body

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2%

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unicellular organisms without nucleus

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Prokaryotes

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cells with nucleu

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Eukaryotes

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breaks down complex substances to simpler molecules

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Enzymes

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amphipathic molecules with hydrophilic heads and lipophilic tails

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Lipid bilayer (Membrane Lipids)

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2 types of membrane proteins

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Integral Proteins

Peripheral Proteins

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proteins immersed within the lipid bilayer and act as enzymes and transport carriers for ions and water soluble substances

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Integral Proteins

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proteins outside the cell membrane that allow the cell to communicate with each other

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Peripheral Proteins

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exists in combination with lipids and proteins

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Membrane Carbohydrates

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protects the cytoplasm and organelles

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Cell Membrane

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Semi-permeable membrane that only permits some substances to pass either direction and forms a barrier for other substances

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Cell Membrane

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internal volume bounded by the plasma membrane that is a clear fluid in which particles and organelles are suspended

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Cytoplasm

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responsible for production and synthesis of substances necessary for cell function

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Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

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protein synthesis with ribosomes

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Rough ER

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lipid synthesis

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Smooth ER

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stores and releases calcium ions for muscle contraction

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Sarcoplasmic reticulum

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the “factory house” of the cell with substances are “repacked” for cellular functions

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Golgi Complex

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responsible for the metabolism of waste products without oxygen

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Lysosomes

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metabolism of waste through oxidation

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Perixosomes

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powerhouse of the cell

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Mitochondria

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carries the genetic information of the cell

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Nucleus

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detoxifies calcium blockages and xenobiotics in blood vessels of liver and kidneys

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Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

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salivary protein that breaks down sucrose in the saliva

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Amylase

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suicide bag of the cell

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Lysosomes

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provides shape and protective barrier to the cell

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Cytoskeleton

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organized structure of DNA and RNA ass well as proteins involved in ribosomal RNA

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Nucleolus

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responsible for both replication and transcription of DNA

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Nucleolus

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DNA to DNA

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replication

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DNA to RNA

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transcription

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RNA to protein

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Translation

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organic molecules that can be macros or smaller ones

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Biomolecules

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Chxm: Carbohydrates

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Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen

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Chxm: Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

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C
H
O
N

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source of fuel and energy and aids in proper functioning of the brains

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Carbohydrates

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have varying specific functions and makes up the basic foundations of an organism

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Proteins

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stored energy that composes structural membranes forming a barrier and controls the flow of materials in and out of the cell

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Lipids

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METABOLISM OF ALCOHOL

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alcohol - (alcohol dehydrogenase) - acetaldehyde - (aldehyde dehydrogenase) - acetic acid CH3COOH - acetate CH3COO

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organ responsible for metabolism of alcohol

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Liver

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