Review Sheet 1 Flashcards
what is the smallest unit of life
cell
what are the 4 most common molecules in humans
carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen
Bulk transfer process in which the plasma membrane extends as pseudopods around a particle of organic matter
Phagocytosis
which organelle has its own DNA
mitochondria
Function of ER
helps make and distribute proteins
Function of golgi
prepares and packages enzymes
What categories are cells classified into
nervous, muscle, epithelial and connective
What is an anticodon
three-nucleotide series on tRNA that is complementary to the mRNA to which it binds
Intake of specific molecule from the extracellular compartment
receptor mediated endocytosis
process by which cells secrete cellular products into the extracellular environment
exocytosis
What characteristic of phospholipids allows them to form the double layer membrane
they are amphipathic
how many amino acids are known
20
decodes mRNA
tRNA
structural RNA within the ribosomes
rRNA
makes template of RNA to take to ribosome
mRNA
How is a molecule moved in facilitated diffusion
down concentration gradient with the assistance of a protein carrier (no energy)
Proteins partially embedded on one side of membrane
peripheral
Differences in AA
R groups
growth due to an increase in cell number
hyperplasia