Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Chapters 5.3-5.6
Membranes
38
Biology
Undergraduate 1
10/10/2010

Additional Biology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Diffusion
Definition
Random motions of molecules or ions from greater concentration to lesser concentration.
Term
Transporters
Definition
The certain solutes that are allowed to enter or leave the cell, either through channels or carriers composed of proteins. 
Term
Enzymes
Definition
Reactions are carried out on the interior surface of the plasma membrane using the enzymes attached.
Term
Cell-Surface Receptors
Definition
Receptor proteins that detect chemical messages in membrane.
Term
Cell-Surface Identity Markers
Definition
Markers that identify cells to other cells.
Term
Cell-To-Cell Adhesion Proteins
Definition
Proteins that help glue cells to each other either by temporary or permanent bonds.
Term
Attachments to the Cytoskeleton
Definition
Surface proteins which are used to interact with other cells are anchored to the cytoskeleton by linking proteins.
Term
Passive Transport
Definition
Movement in and out of the cell without the cell expending energy.
Term
Facilitated Diffusion
Definition
Process of diffusion mediated by a membrane protein
Term
Channel Proteins
Definition
Hydrophilic interior that provides aqueous channel for polar molecules to pass through
Term
Carrier Proteins
Definition
Bind specifically to the molecule they assist
Term
Selectively Permeable
Definition
Channels are carriers are selective for one type of molecule only
Term
Ion Channels
Definition
Allow for ions to pass through because of a hydrated interior and depends on concentration. 
Term
Integral Membrane Proteins
Definition
Embedded in membrane
Term
Osmosis
Definition
Movement of water across membranes; diffusion of water across a gradient, toward a higher solute concentration.
Term
Osmotic Concentration
Definition
Property of a solution that takes into account all dissolved solutes in the solution. When water moves from the solution with lower osmotic concentration to the solution of higher osmotic concentration to balance it out.
Term
Hypertonic
Definition
Solution with higher concentration
Term
Hypotonic
Definition
Solution with lower concentration
Term
Isotonic
Definition
Solutions with the same osmotic concentration
Term
Solute Crossing Bilayer Depends On
Definition

1) Size and Charge (Simple Diffusion)

2) Channel or carrier (Facilitated Diffusion)

Term
Aquaporins
Definition
Specialized channels for water
Term
Osmotic Pressure
Definition
Force need to stop osmotic flow
Term
Tonicity
Definition
Describes the direction of H20 Movement into/out of the cell in response to concentration of solute in solution.
Term
Turgor Pressure
Definition
Internal hydrostatic pressure
Term
Active Transport
Definition
Process that requires the expenditure of energy, typically from ATP as well as the use of protein to transport substances up their concentration gradient.
Term
Uniporters
Definition
Carrier proteins that transport a single type of molecule
Term
Symporters
Definition
Carrier proteins that transport two molecules in the same direction.
Term
Antiporters
Definition
Carrier proteins that transport 2 molecules in opposite directions.
Term
Primary Transport Vs. Secondary Transport
Definition
Primary transport directly uses ATP, while in secondary transport no direct use of ATP occurs.
Term
Primary Active Transport (Sodium-Potassium Pump)
Definition
Sodium and Potassium use antiporters (consumes ATP), move against gradients, and takes Na cation out and pulls in K cation. 
Term
Secondary Transport (Coupled Transport)
Definition
The energy released as one molecule moves down its concentration gradient is capture and used to move a different molecule against its gradient. 
Term
Endocytosis
Definition
Plasma membrane envelops food particles and fluids.
Term
Phagocytosis
Definition
The material taken in is particulate such as an organism is particulate or some other type of organic matter.
Term
Pinocytosis
Definition
The material taken in is liquid
Term
Receptor Mediated Endocytosis
Definition
Membrane bound protein in a receptor for a target molecule. Indented pit that only closes over (using the protein clathrin) into something similar to a vesicle once right molecule enters.
Term
Exocytosis
Definition
The discharge of vesicles at the cell surface. 
Term
Look at TABLE 5.2
Definition
Supporting users have an ad free experience!