Wk 8 Test Flash Cards.
(24 cards)
What is the protective layer around the membranes in the prokaryotic cells.
Cell wall
What is the structure that makes up the cell membrane.
Phospholipid layer.
Water loving, or dissolves in water.
Hydrophilic
The property of the membrane which is selective
Selective permeability
Movement of molecules from high concentration to low concentration
Diffusion
What is the study of cells.
Cytology
Passive transport that involves water.
Osmosis
A concentration solution that causes cells to shrink
Hypertonic
Biosynthesis of proteins
Ribosomes
Responsible for digestion
Lysosome
Used for storage of water. Starch or nutrients
Vacuole
Respiration and ATP production.
Mitochondria
Houses genetic material
Nucleus
Attaches a signal group
Golgi apparatus
A diver getting ready to jump.
Potential energy.
The law that states Energy that cannot be destroyed or created.
First law of thermodynamics
Disorder
Entropy
A reaction that requires energy.
Endergonic
The energy needed to start the reaction
Activation energy.
Participated in almost all reactions and lowers activation energy.
Enzymes
Where the substrate binds.
Active site.
Enzymes that synthesize molecules
Anabolic enzyme
Organic molecules that help enzymes.
Co enzymes
When enzymes harness energy in a reaction.
Energy coupling
