What is the function of proteins? - -They serve as building blocks for cell structures; they regulate of genes; and they enable cells to move and communicate with one another. -What is the likely carrier of genetic information? - -DNA -The structure of DNA was determined by who? - -James Watson a...
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What does the plasma membrane do? - -Acts as a control barrier to allow molecules in and out of the cell Blocks almost all water soluble molecules -How are molecules transferred into cells? - -Specialized membrane protiens in the lipid bi-layer each transports only one specific type of molecule...
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Add to cartWhat does the plasma membrane do? - -Acts as a control barrier to allow molecules in and out of the cell Blocks almost all water soluble molecules -How are molecules transferred into cells? - -Specialized membrane protiens in the lipid bi-layer each transports only one specific type of molecule...
What would be the most obvious outcome of repeated cell cycles consisting of S phase and M phase only? (a) Cells would not be able to replicate their DNA. (b) The mitotic spindle could not assemble. (c) Cells would get larger and larger. (d) The cells produced would get smaller and smaller. - -d...
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Add to cartWhat would be the most obvious outcome of repeated cell cycles consisting of S phase and M phase only? (a) Cells would not be able to replicate their DNA. (b) The mitotic spindle could not assemble. (c) Cells would get larger and larger. (d) The cells produced would get smaller and smaller. - -d...
acid - -In the context of cell biology, an organic molecule that dissociates in water to generate hydronium (H3O+) ions (thereby producing a low pH). -amino acid - -Organic molecule containing both an amino group and a carboxyl group. α-Amino acids (those in which the amino and carboxyl groups a...
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Add to cartacid - -In the context of cell biology, an organic molecule that dissociates in water to generate hydronium (H3O+) ions (thereby producing a low pH). -amino acid - -Organic molecule containing both an amino group and a carboxyl group. α-Amino acids (those in which the amino and carboxyl groups a...
Transcription - -Cells copy DNA to RNA -Translation - -Cells use information in RNA to make a protein -RNA splicing - -a process in eukaryotic cells in which segments of an RNA transcript are removed -What are the subunits of RNA? - -A G C U (uracil hydrogen bonds with A) -What is the be...
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Add to cartTranscription - -Cells copy DNA to RNA -Translation - -Cells use information in RNA to make a protein -RNA splicing - -a process in eukaryotic cells in which segments of an RNA transcript are removed -What are the subunits of RNA? - -A G C U (uracil hydrogen bonds with A) -What is the be...
Housekeeping Proteins - -Proteins common to many cell types, concerned with basic metabolic and structural functions. -Regulatory DNA Sequences - -DNA sequence to which a transcription regulator binds to determine when where & in what quantities a gene is to be transcribed into RNA. -Transcrip...
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Add to cartHousekeeping Proteins - -Proteins common to many cell types, concerned with basic metabolic and structural functions. -Regulatory DNA Sequences - -DNA sequence to which a transcription regulator binds to determine when where & in what quantities a gene is to be transcribed into RNA. -Transcrip...
Restriction endonuclease - -cleaves DNA molecules at a specific sequence of bases à molecular scissors, Laboratory tools, wide spectrum of application. They have sticky and blunt ends. -Enzymes Used in DNA Technology - -I. Restriction endonuclease -cleaves DNA molecules at a specific sequence o...
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Add to cartRestriction endonuclease - -cleaves DNA molecules at a specific sequence of bases à molecular scissors, Laboratory tools, wide spectrum of application. They have sticky and blunt ends. -Enzymes Used in DNA Technology - -I. Restriction endonuclease -cleaves DNA molecules at a specific sequence o...
How do membrane proteins allow transport of non-permeable matter through the cellular membrane? - -Channels and transporters are what let non permeable matter inside the membrane. -Passive vs. Active Transport - -Passive transport there is no need of energy, the molecules will move according ton...
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Add to cartHow do membrane proteins allow transport of non-permeable matter through the cellular membrane? - -Channels and transporters are what let non permeable matter inside the membrane. -Passive vs. Active Transport - -Passive transport there is no need of energy, the molecules will move according ton...
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