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chapter 3

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passive transport

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the movement of molecules through a semipermeable membrane and down the concentration gradient, without an input of energy

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active transport

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movement of molecules across a semipermeable membrane that requires energy

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diffusion

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the passive movement of molecules from areas of
high concentration to areas of low concentration (down the concentration gradient)

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concentration gradient

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the difference in solute concentration between two adjacent areas

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solute

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a substance dissolved in the solvent

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solvent

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liquid in which a solute is dissolved, forming a solution

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nonpolar

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describes a molecule without a clearly positive or negative end. These tend to
be hydrophobic

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polar

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describes a molecule with both a positive end and a negative end. These tend to be hydrophilic

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facilitated diffusion

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a type of passive transport where molecules move through a phospholipid bilayer with
the aid of a membrane protein

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protein channel

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a transmembrane protein pore in a phospholipid bilayer that selectively enables transport of large or polar molecules

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carrier protein

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a membrane protein that undergoes conformational change to transport molecules across a membrane

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osmosis

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the passive transport of a solvent (typically water) through a semipermeable membrane
from a region of high water concentration, low solute (high solvent) to a region of high solute (low solvent), to a region of low water concentration.

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hypertonic

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describes a solution with a higher solute concentration when compared to another solution

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isotonic

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describes a solution with the same solute concentration as another solution

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hypotonic

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describes a solution with a lower solute concentration when compared to another solution

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exocytosis

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a type of bulk transport that moves large substances out of the cell

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endocytosis

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a type of bulk transport that moves large substances into the cell

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surface area : volume ratio (SA:V)

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a comparison of the amount of surface area per unit of volume. In Biology, SA:V influences temperature regulation, and a
high SA:V leads to more effective transport into and out of cells

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simple diffusion

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the diffusion of solutes across the plasma membrane.

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homeostasis

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homeostasis is the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment within a narrow range, despite changes to the external environment.

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cell theory

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cell theory the idea that all living things are made of cells, cells are the smallest functional unit of living things, and all cells come from pre-existing cells

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prokaryotes

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prokaryotes a group of single-celled organisms with no nucleus and a circular loop of DNA. Bacteria and archaea are both prokaryotic

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eukaryotes

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eukaryotes a group of single and multi-celled organisms with a nucleus and linear strands of DNA. Animals, plants, fungi, and protists are eukaryotic

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plasma membrane

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the phospholipid bilayer and embedded proteins which separate the intracellular environment from the extracellular environment.Also known as cell membrane

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cytosol
cytosol the aqueous fluid that surrounds the organelles inside a cell
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membrane-bound organelle
membrane-bound organelle structure within a cell that is enclosed by a phospholipid bilayer
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chromosome
chromosome the structure made of protein and nucleic acids that carries genetic information
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somatic cell
somatic cell any cell that is not a reproductive cell (such as sperm and egg cells). Somatic cells are diploid (2n), meaning they contain two sets of chromosomes – one inherited from each parent
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mitosis
the cell division phase which involves the complete separation of sister chromatids and nuclei
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germline cells
germline cells cells that are involved in the generation of gametes in eukaryotes
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gametes reproductive
cells that arise from germline cells that contain half the genetic material (n) of a somatic cell. In humans, gametes are sperm and eggs
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meiosis
a specialised form of cell division used to produce gametes in sexually-reproducing organisms
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binary fission
the method of cell replication used by prokaryotes
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red blood cells
cells that transport oxygen through the bloodstream and do not contain a nucleus
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surface area : volume ratio
surface area : volume ratio (SA:V) a comparison of the amount of surface area per unit of volume. In Biology, SA:V influences temperature regulation, and a high SA:V leads to more effective transport into and out of cells
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selective permeability
a property of cell membranes that ensures only specific substances pass across them. Also known as semipermeable
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phospholipid
phospholipid the main molecule of which membranes are composed. They have a phosphate head and two fatty acid tails
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phospholipid bilayer
a double layer of amphiphilic molecules that forms the primary component of cell membranes
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phosphate head
the hydrophilic subunit of a phospholipid-polar
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fatty acid tail
the hydrophobic lipid subunit of a phospholipid- non-polar
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hydrophilic
having a tendency to be attracted to and dissolve in water
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polar
polar describes a molecule with both a positive end and negative end. These tend to be hydrophilic
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hydrophobic
hydrophobic having a tendency to repel and be insoluble in water
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nonpolar
nonpolar describes a molecule without a clearly positive or negative end. These tend to be hydrophobic
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amphipathic
amphipathic describes molecules with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic components. Also known as amphiphilic
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integral protein
integral protein a protein that is permanently secured to the plasma membrane
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transmembrane protein
transmembrane protein an integral protein that spans the entire plasma membrane
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peripheral protein
peripheral protein a protein that is temporarily attached to the plasma membrane
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cytoskeleton
cytoskeleton the microscopic web of protein filaments in the cytoplasm. It provides structure and support, and transports products around the cell
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glycolipid
glycolipid a phospholipid bound to a carbohydrate
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glycoprotein
glycoprotein a protein bound to a carbohydrate
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tonicity
a measure of the relative concentration of solutes on either side of a semipermeable membrane, described as hypertonic, hypotonic, or isotonic
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turgid
turgid describes plant cells that are swollen and firm from water uptake
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bulk transport
bulk transport a type of active transport that uses vesicles to move large molecules or groups of molecules into or out of the cell. Also known as cytosis
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vesicle
vesicle a small membrane-bound sac that transports or stores substances within a cell
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exocytosis
exocytosis a type of bulk transport that moves large substances out of the cell
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endocytosis
endocytosis a type of bulk transport that moves large substances into the cell
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phagocytosis
endocytosis of solid material or food particles
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pinocytosis
pinocytosis endocytosis of liquid or dissolved substances
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binary fission
the method of cell replication used by prokaryotes
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steps of binary fission
-The circular chromosome is uncoiled and the DNA is replicated. Plasmids also replicate. - the cell elongates as it prepares to separate into two new cells and the duplicated circular chromosomes migrate to opposite ends -cell then begins to undergo cytokinesis – the process of separating into two new cells – by pinching inwards and creating a septum. -A new cell wall and membrane are formed down the centre of the cell. -two new genetically identical cells are formed
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plasmid
a small, circular loop of DNA that is separate from a chromosome, typically found in bacteria
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cytokinesis
cytokinesis the division of the cytoplasm and formation of two daughter cells
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septum
septum a dividing wall formed during binary fission
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interphase
interphase the first stage of the eukaryotic cell cycle which involves cellular growth and duplication of chromosomes. Composed of three phases: G1, S, and G2
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chromosome
chromosome a structure composed of DNA tightly wrapped around histone proteins. Carries the genetic information (genes) of a cell
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chromatid
chromatid one half of a double- stranded chromosome
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centromere
centromere the structure which holds sister chromatids together
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apoptosis
apoptosis the controlled death of cells in the body. Also known as programmed cell death
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stem cell
undifferentiated cells with the capability of differentiating into specialised cells
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differentiation
differentiation the development of a stem cell into a specialised cell with a particular function
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specialised cells
which serve a unique, particular function

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