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Define active transport

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form of transport across the cell membrane that requires input of cellular energy

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Define amphipathic

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describes a molecule that exhibits a difference in polarity between its two ends, resulting in a difference in water solubility

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Define anaphase

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third stage of mitosis (and meiosis) during which sister chromatids separate into two new nuclear regions of a dividing cell

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Define anticodon

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consecutive sequence of three nucleotides on a tRNA molecule that is complementary to a specific codon on an mRNA molecule

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Define autolysis

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breakdown of cells by their own enzymatic action

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Define autophagy

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lysosomal breakdown of a cell’s own components

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Define cell cycle

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life cycle of a single cell, from its birth until its division into two new daughter cells

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Define cell membrane

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membrane surrounding all animal cells, composed of a lipid bilayer interspersed with various molecules; also known as plasma membrane

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Define centriole

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small, self-replicating organelle that provides the origin for microtubule growth and moves DNA during cell division

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Define centromere

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region of attachment for two sister chromatids

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Define centrosome

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cellular structure that organizes microtubules during cell division

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Define channel protein

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membrane-spanning protein that has an inner pore which allows the passage of one or more substances

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Define checkpoint

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progress point in the cell cycle during which certain conditions must be met in order for the cell to proceed to a subsequence phase

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Define chromatin

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substance consisting of DNA and associated proteins

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Define chromosome

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condensed version of chromatin

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Define cilia

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small appendage on certain cells formed by microtubules and modified for movement of materials across the cellular surface

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Define cleavage furrow

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contractile ring that forms around a cell during cytokinesis that pinches the cell into two halves

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Define codon

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consecutive sequence of three nucleotides on an mRNA molecule that corresponds to a specific amino acid

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Define concentration gradient

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difference in the concentration of a substance between two regions

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Define cyclin

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one of a group of proteins that function in the progression of the cell cycle

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Define cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK)

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one of a group of enzymes associated with cyclins that help them perform their functions

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Define cytokinesis

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final stage in cell division, where the cytoplasm divides to form two separate daughter cells

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Define cytoplasm

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internal material between the cell membrane and nucleus of a cell, mainly consisting of a water-based fluid called cytosol, within which are all the other organelles and cellular solute and suspended materials

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Define cytoskeleton

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“skeleton” of a cell: formed by rod-like proteins that support that cell’s shape and provide, among other functions, locomotive abilities

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Define diffusion
movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration
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Define diploid
(of cell or nuclues) two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent
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Define DNA polymerase
enzyme that functions in adding new nucelotides to a growing strand of DNA during DNA replication
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Define DNA replication
process of duplicating a molecule of DNA
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Define electrical gradient
difference in the electrical charge (potential) between two regions
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Define endocytosis
import of material into the cell by formation of a membrane-bound vesicle
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Define endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
cellular organelles that consists of interconnected membrane-bound vesicle
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Define exocytosis
export of a substance out of a cell by formation of a membrane-bound vesicle
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Define exon
one of the coding regions of an mRNA molecule that remain after splicing
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Define extracellular fluid (ECF)
fluid exterior to cells: includes the interstital fluid, blood plasma, and fluid found in other reservoirs in the body
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Define facilitated diffusion
diffusion of a substance with the aid of a membrane protein
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Define flagellum
appendage on certain cells formed by microtubules and modified for movement
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Define G(0) phase
phase of the cell cycle, usually entered from the G(1) phase; characterized by long or permanent periods where the cell does not move forward into the DNA synthesis phase
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Define G(1)
first phase of the cell cycle, after a new cell is born
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Define G(2)
third phase of the cell cycle, after the DNA synthesis phase
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Define gene
functional length of DNA that provides the genetic information necessary to build a protein
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Define gene expression
active interpretation of the information coded in a gene to produce a functional gene product
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Define genome
organisms complete set of DNA
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Define glycocalyx
coating of sugar molecules that surrounds the cell membrane
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Define glycoprotein
protein that has one or more carbohydrates attached
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Define Golgi apparatus
cellular organelle formed by a series of flattened, membrane-bound sacs that functions in protein modification, tagging, packaging, and transport
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Define helicase
enzyme that functions to separate the two DNA strands of a double helix during DNA replication
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Define histone
family of proteins that associate with DNA int he nucleus to form chromatin
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Define homologous
describes two copies of the same chromosome (not identical), one inherited from each parent
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Define hydrophilic
describe a substance or structure attracted to water
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Define hydrophobic
describes a substance or structure repelled by water
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Define hypertonic
describes a solution of concentration that is lower than a reference concentration
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Define hypotonic
describes a solution concentration that is lower than a reference concentration
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Define integral protein
membrane-associated protein that spans the entire width off the lipid bilayer
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Define intermediate filament
type of cytoskeletal filament made of keratin, characterized by an intermediate thickness, and playing a role in resisting cellular tension
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Define interphase
entire life cycle of a cell, excluding mitosis
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Define interstitial fluid (ICF)
fluid in the cytosol of cells
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Define intron
non-coding regions of a pre-mRNA transcript that may be removed during splicing
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Define isotonic
describes a solution concentration that is the same as a reference concentration
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Define kinetochore
region of a centromere where microtubules attach to a pair of sister chromatids
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Define ligand
molecule the binds with specificity to a specific receptor molecule
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Define lysosome
membrane-bound cellular organelle originating from the Golgi apparatus and containing digestive enzymes
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Define messenger RNA (mRNA)
nucleotide molecule that serves as an intermediate in the genetic code between DNA and protein
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Define metaphase
second stage of mitosis (and meiosis), characterized by the linear alignment of sister chromatids in the center of the cell
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Define metaphase plate
linear alignment of sister chromatids in the center of the cell, which takes place during metaphase
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Define microfilament
the thinnest of the cytoskeletal filaments; composed of actin subunits that function in muscle contraction and cellular structural support
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Define microtuble
the thickest of the cytoskeletal filaments, composed off tubulin subunits that function in cellular movement and structural support
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Define mictochondrion
one of the cellular organelles bound by a double lipid bilayer that function primarily in the production of cellular energy (ATP)
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Define mitosis
division of genetic material , during which the cell nucleus breaks down and two new, fully functional, nuclei are formed
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Define mitotic phase
phase of the cell cycle in which a cell undergoes mitosis
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Define mutlipotent
stem cell that have the capacity to self-renew by dividing and to develop into multiple specialized cell types present in a specific tissue or organ
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Define mutation
change in the nucleotide sequence in a gene within a cell's DNA
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Define mitotic spindle
network of microtubules, originating from centrioles that arranges and pulls apart chromosomes during mitosis
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Define nuclear envelope
membrane that surrounds the nucleus; consisting of a double lipid-bilayer
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Define nuclear pore
one of the small, protein-lined openings found scattered throughout the nuclear envelope
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Define nucleolus
small region of the nucleus that functions in ribosome synthesis
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Define nucleosome
unit of chromatin consisting of a DNA strand wrapped around histone proteins
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Define nucleus
cell's central organelle; contains the cell's DNA
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Define oligopotent
describes the condition of being more specialized than mulitpotency; have ability to transform into a limited number of several other types of cells
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Define organelle
any of several different types of membrane-enclosed specialized structures in the cell that perform specific functions for the cell
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Define osmosis
diffusion of water molecules down their concentration gradient across a selectively permeable membrane
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Define passive transport
form of transport across the cell membrane that does not require input of cellular energy
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Define peripheral protein
protein that does not span the width of the lipid bilayer, but is attached peripherally to integral proteins, membrane lipids or other components of the membrane
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Define peroxisome
membrane-bound organelle that contains enzymes primarily responsible for detoxifying harmful substances
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Define phagocytosis
endocyotsis of large particles
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Define pinocytosis
endocytosis of fluid
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Define pluripotent
describes the condition of being able to differentiate into a large variety of cell types except those that form a placenta or embryo
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Define polypeptide
chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
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Define polyribosome
group of ribosomes bound to an mRNA molecule like "beads" on a "thread". Involved in peptide synthesis
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Define promoter
region of DNA that signals transcription to begin as that site within the gene
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Define prophase
first stage of mitosis (and meiosis), characterized by breakdown of the nuclear envelope and condensing of the chromatin to form chromosomes
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Define proteome
entire set of proteins expressed by a cell, tissue, or organism
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Define reactive oxygen species (ROS)
a group of extremely reactive peroxides and oxygen-containing radicals that may contribute to cellular damage
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Define receptor
protein molecule that contains a binding a site for another specific molecule (called a ligand)
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Define receptor-mediated endocytosis
endocytosis of ligands attached to membrane-bound receptors
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Define ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
RNA that makes up the subunits of a ribosome
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Define ribosome
cellular organelle that functions in protein synthesis
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Define RNA polymerase
enzyme that unwinds DNA and then adds new nucelotides to a growing strand of RNA for the transcription phase of protein synthesis
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Define S phase
stage of the cell-cycle during which DNA replication occurs
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Define selective permeability
feature or any barrier that allows to certain substances to cross but excludes others
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Define sister chromatid
one of a pair of identical chromosomes, formed during DNA replication
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Define sodium-potassium pump
membrane-embedded protein pump that uses ATP to move Na+ out of a cell and K+ into the cell
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Define somatic cell
all cells of the body excluding gamete cells
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Define spliceosome
complex of the enzymes that serves to splice out the introns of a pre-mRNA transcript
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Define splicing
the process of modifying a pre-mRNA transcript by removing certain, typically non-coding, regions
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Define stem cell
cell that is oligo-, mutli-, or pleuripotent that has the ability to produce additional stem cells rather than becoming further specialized
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Define telophase
final stage of mitosis (and meiosis), preceding cytokinesis, characterized by the formation of two new daughter nuclei
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Define totipotent
embyronic cells that have the ability to differentiate into any type of cell and organ in the body
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Define transcription
process of producing an mRNA molecule that is complementary to a particular gene of DNA
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Define transcription factor
one of the proteins that regulate the transcription of genes
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Define transfer RNA (tRNA)
molecules of RNA that serve to bring amino acids to a growing polypeptide strand and properly place them into the sequence
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Define translation
process of producing a protein from the nucleotide sequence code of an mRNA transcript
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Define triplet
consecutive sequence of three nucleotides on a DNA molecule that, when transcribed into an mRNA codon, corresponds to a particular amino acid
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Define unipotent
describes the condition of being committed to a single specialized cell type
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Define vesicle
membrane-bound structure that contains materials within or outside of the cell

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