key words Flashcards
what are cofactors?
a non-protein chemical that assists with a biological chemical. e.g a metal ion
what are amino acids?
are organic compounds that combine to form proteins
what is metabolism?
the chemical process that occurs within a living organism to maintain life
what is DNA?
is the molecule that contains the genetic code of organisms
what is a phospholipid?
is a type of lipid molecule that is the main component of the cell membrane
define hemoglobin?
a red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates
define myoglobin?
a red protein that supplies oxygen to the muscle
what are cytochromes?
consisting of haem bonded to a protein. functions as electron transfer agents in many metabolic pathways
define hemocyanin?
responsible for transporting oxygen. a protein containing copper
what are invertebrates?
animals with no backbone
what is a lamella?
a thin layer membrane, or plate of tissue
what is photosynthesis?
os a process that converts light energy into chemical energy that can later be released to fuel organisms’ activities
what is cisplatin?
a cytotoxic drug used in cancer chemotherapy
