Cells and Molecules Flashcards
1
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Eukaryotic Cells
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Contains a defined nucleus (Bigger than a Prokaryotic Cell)
2
Q
Prokaryotic Cells
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Lacks a nucleus (Bigger than viruses)
3
Q
Viruses
A
Bigger than macromolecules
4
Q
Macromolecules
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Bigger than single atoms
5
Q
Atoms
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The building blocks of life
6
Q
Red Blood Cells
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Carry oxygen (Hemoglobin)
7
Q
RNA Viruses
A
Stored in RNA
8
Q
DNA Viruses
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Stored in DNA
9
Q
Reverse Transcription
A
The conversion of a single-stranded RNA copy of the genome into a double stranded DNA
10
Q
Beneficial Yeast
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Baker’s Yeast & Brewer’s Yeast
11
Q
Genome
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The haploid set of chromosomes in a microorganism
12
Q
Nucleotide
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Basic building block of nucleic acids (ex. Adenine)
13
Q
Amino Acid
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Molecule that combines to form protein (ex. Methionine)
14
Q
Enzyme Complex
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A temporary molecule
15
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Enzyme
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Proteins that help speed up metabolism
