O - R Flashcards

1
Q

Movement of water through a membrane following its own concentration

A

Osmosis

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2
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Addition of oxygen during a chemical reaction

A

Oxidation e.g. oxidation of glucose during cell respiration

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3
Q

Movement of particles across cell membrane using no cell energy

A

Passive transport

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4
Q

Process of absorption by “cell eating”

A

Phagocytosis

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5
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Forms the cell membrane. Polar head and two non polar tails

A

Phospholipid

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6
Q

Process of absorption of liquids by “cell drinking”

A

Pinocytosis

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7
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Covalent molecule with unsymetric sharing of electrons. Creates partial charges

A

Polar

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8
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A very large molecule made of repeated units (monomers)

A

Polymer

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9
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A long chain carbohydrate

A

Polysaccharides e.g. starch, glycogen, cellulose

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10
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Possibly charges particles in atoms

A

Protons

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11
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An atom with a unstable nucleus that decays and produces radiation

A

Radioisotope

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