Unit 1 - Cell Biology Flashcards
Where is the site of Protein synthesis?
Ribosomes
Where is the site of Energy Synthesis?
Mitochondria
What is the difference between a bacterial and animal cell?
Bacterial has a Plasmid
What is the differences between a plant and animal cell?
Plant has a cell wall and chloroplasts
Name the parts of the Cell Membrane?
Proteins and Phospholipids
What happens if water leaves a Plant cell?
It becomes Plasmolysed
What happens if a plant cell gains too much water?
It becomes Turgid
What happens if too much water enters an animal cell?
It will swell up
What happens if water leaves an animal cell?
It will shrink
Adenine pairs with
Thymine
Guanine pairs with
Cytosine
DNA is found in the?
Nucleus
Where does mRNA take place?
Nucleus
Chromosomes carry genetic water information that determine what?
Proteins
DNA is a chromosome that carries genetic information which determines the order of what?
Amino Acids
What is DNA?
DNA is a double stranded Helix
Name the 4 types of Proteins?
Structural Hormones Antibodies Receptor Enzymes
What is an Enzyme?
An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions and is unchanged.
Name the two types of enzyme reactions ?
Synthesis reaction
Degradation Reaction
What does HP cow stand for?
Hydrogen Peroxide —> Oxygen + Water
What does SAM stand for?
Starch——> Maltose
What factors effect enzymes?
Temperature and pH
What happens is the temperature is too high?
The enzyme will become denatured.
What type of respiration requires Oxygen?
Aerobic Respiration
