3. cells Flashcards
transport ions in and out of cells
channel protiens
control chemical reactions usually by speeding them up
enzyme protiens
the reason that transplanted organs may be rejected by the patient
identity proteins
important for metabolism
enzyme proteins
blood types are an example of these
identity proteins
bind with medications so that the drugs can affect the cells’ function
receptor proteins
have to do with Na, K, Cl, Ca
channel protiens
provide individual uniqueness to every cell in our body
identity protiens
connect to substances on the cell membrane
receptor proteins
intracellular fluid
cystosol
structures inside a cell that have a unique purpose
organelles
movement of a substance from high to low concentration
diffusion
contains dissolved substances
solution
chemicals that are dissolved in fluids
solute
the liquid that something could be dissolved in
solvent