Cellular Biochemistry Flashcards
Physiology
study of the function as integrated systems of molecules, cells, tissues and organs
Homeostasis
organism’s ability to return to stable state among internal/external conditions
negative feedback
provides upper limit to system. most functions
sensor
monitoring enviromental condtions
Integrator
compare monitored parameter to set point
effector
makes adjustments to return to setpoint
Positive feedback
accelerates changes, rare & can cause instablity. Ex childbirth
Cells/Tissues
distinct in size, shape, composition, structures, and functional range
organs
group of cells/tissues to preform specific set of activities
System
set of organs working toward coomon functional purpose
Metabolism
sum of anabolic and catabolic processes
Proteins
Monomer: amino acids Polymer: proteins, polypeptides
linked by peptide bonds. Linear sequence det by folding & mRNA. carboxyl group, amino group, R group. functions: structural, catalyst, sensors, fuel
Nucleic Acid
Monomer: nucleotides
Polymer: chains of nucleotides. Linked by phospodiester bonds, sugar base+ phosphate group + nitrogenous base.(3’: OH+5’)Functions: chemical messengers, energy storage, units of DNA
lipids
Monomer: fatty acid, glycerol
Polymer: Di- & tri- glycerides, phospolipids. Linked by ester bonds, low solubility. Function solubile membrane, structure, chemical messenger.
Carbohydrates
Monomer: monosaccharides
Polymer: di-, oligo- polysaccharides. Linked by glycosidic bond. Carbon ring. Functions: energy storage, fuel, structure, cellular recognition
Similarities in Cells
Sense & respond to surrounding condition, store & acces info, generate and use chemical energy, interact w non-cellular parts
Differences in Cells
Size, shape, function, polarity, tissue adherence, reponse to stimuli, ablity to replicate, lifespan
Stem Cells
self renew unchanged or differentiate into different cells
Multipotency
capacity for cell to differentiate
Differentiate
can’t proliferate, can’t further differentiate
Senescence, apoptosis
cell death