Revision Final Flashcards
In the taxonomic hierarchy what comes after order
Family
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
Ribosomes
Which process could be described as the passive transport of large molecules down their concentration gradient via protein channels?
Facilitated diffusion
Monomer of cellulose?
Glucose
What does amylase digest to?
Maltose (a reducing sugar)
What are features common to all arthropods?
Exoskeleton, segmented body, pairs of limbs, bilateral body symmetry
What is are similarities between the structure of bacteria(prokaryote) and viruses?
Both have genetic material (DNA,RNA), both contain protein.
What affects the movement of molecules through membranes?
Temperature, surface area, water potential, size of molecule, permeability.
How do enzymes catalyze chemical reactions?
Lock and key mechanism, the substrate fits into the enzyme to form an enzyme substrate complex , the shape of the substrate is complimentary to the active sight, the substrate then breaks forms products and the enzyme remains unchanged.
