Cell Processes Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Diffusion
A
Movement of molecules from a high concentration to a low one.
2
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Equilibrium
A
State of balance
3
Q
Osmosis
A
Diffusion with water molecules
4
Q
Isotonic
A
Solution with the same solute concentration as another solution.
5
Q
Fermentation
A
Microorganisms convert carbs into other compounds in the absence of oxygen.
6
Q
Enzymes
A
Biological catalysts(Protein) that speed up chemical reactions in cells.
7
Q
Denature
A
Structural change in a protein/DNA that results in the loss of its biological properties.
