functions Flashcards
(5 cards)
functions of protein
- structural
- Enzymatic activity
-Signal transduction functions - Nutrient
Functions of Nucleic Acids: DNA
- Carries the genetic information
- Indirectly controls all cellular functions
Functions of Nucleic Acids: RNA
- A messenger molecule for DNA to help code for making proteins
- Carries amino acids to help synthesize proteins
- has some enzymatic activities
Functions of Lipids:
- Structural function (major component of membranes) - Used for signal transduction outside a cell
- Used for a signal transduction inside a cell
- Energy nutrient
- Nutrient Storage
Functions of Cell Membranes:
- Separate internal environment from external environment
- Provide a selective barrier: allows only certain molecules to pass through
- Concentrate reactants & increase reaction efficiency