Chemistry and Techniques Flashcards
1
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Nucleotides
A
Long chains of nucleic acid
2
Q
(DNA) Deoxyribonucleic acid
A
Encodes generic information in genes
3
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Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)
A
Transfer of information from gene to protein
4
Q
Hydrophobic
A
Water fearing
5
Q
Hydrophilic
A
Water loving
6
Q
Lipids
A
Organic molecules that serve as structural components of membranes and other parts of cells
7
Q
Cell membrane
A
Creates an internal environment distinct from the extracellular environment
8
Q
What is the best explanation for the molecular motion occurring in the diagram?
A
The long gray molecules are hydrophobic and do not dissolve in water
9
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Uniport
A
One substance
One direction
10
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Antiport
A
Two substances
Opposite directions
11
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Symport
A
Two substances
One direction
