biochem
what is the monomer of proteins?
amino acids
Is there a nucleus in all cells?
No
What is the part of the enzyme in which a reaction takes place?
Active site
What is the diffusion of water called?
Osmosis
Who is Ms. Church's favorite musical artist?
Taylor Swift
What part of an amino acid determines its properties/function?
The R-group
Chloroplasts, Cell wall, Large central vacuole
Are enzymes consumed by the reactions they catalyze?
No; enzymes can be reused after a reaction
When molecules are pumped against the concentration gradient it is considered____
Active transport
Where did Ms. Church go to college?
WashU
what is the name of the process that links monomers together to create polymers?
dehydration synthesis
What is the function of the mitochondria?
Energy (ATP) production
What enzyme is present in the stomach?
Pepsin
Can small polar molecules or ions diffuse across the membrane?
No
What is Ms. Church's maiden name?
Dore
what property of water allows it to move up the roots of plants?
adhesion (capillary action)
What are the common organelles between all cells?
Cell membrane, cytoplasm, genetic material, ribosomes
Mouth and Stomach
Are transport proteins used for active transport, passive transport, or both?
Both
Who are Ms. Church's favorite people? <3<3<3
Katie and Caroline!
in what level of protein structure do the R-groups of a polypeptide chain interact with each other?
tertiary
What is the most important organelle of the cell (according to your TAs)?
Mitochondria
What is the purpose of the villi in the small intestine?
To increase the surface area of the small intestine and allow for a greater absorption of nutrients into the body
If a cell is in a hypertonic solution, will the net diffusion of water be in or out of the cell?
The water will move out of the cell
What other two classes besides Biology has Ms. Church taught at WHS?
Chem and Biotech