Prefixes and Suffixes
Refers to an enzyme
-ase
Stack of membranes that packages chemicals.
These molecules do not dissolve or break apart easily in water or other polar molecules. They are fat-soluble.
Small and/or nonpolar molecules pass through the membrane
Simple Diffusion
A biological catalyst that speeds up specific chemical reactions in living cells!
Enzymes
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Spongebob Squarepants
Refers to inside/within
Passageways where chemicals are made.
ER
Allows certain molecules to pass through while retaining or blocking others
Selectively Permeable
Water can simple diffuse slowly or use aquaporins in facilitated diffusion
Osmosis
The enzyme we focused on in our Saltine Cracker Lab
Amylase
This is the name of the last movie Mr. Schoon saw in theaters
Resident Evil
Refers to inflammation
-itis
Small structure that synthesizes proteins
Ribosome
The name of the molecule that makes up the majority of the cell membrane
Phospholipid
Requires energy to move against the concentration gradient (low to high)
Active Transport
The automatic process that living things use to keep a stable internal environment despite changes outside.
Homeostasis
Name two of the Hobbits from the Lord of the Rings
Bilbo, Frodo, Merry, Pippin, Sam, etc.
Refers to different
Hetero
Tubules and filaments that give the cell its shape.
Cytoskeleton
Proteins and other molecules like cholesterol float inside or along the bilayer
Fluid mosaic model
What happens to the cell: The extracellular solution has a lower solute concentration than the blood cell.
When a blood vessel tears, platelets rush to the site and release chemicals that attract more platelets, rapidly building a plug until the wound is sealed.
Positive
Name Mr. Schoon's favorite Pokemon
Hint: It's from Gen 1
Snorlax
Refers to balance
-stasis
Sac filled with digestive chemicals
Lysosome
O2, CO2
The name of the molecule that is "broken" for energy in active transport.
ATP
When blood sugar rises after eating, the pancreas releases insulin to push glucose into cells.
Negative
Other than gymnastics, football, baseball, and volleyball, what sport did Mr. Schoon compete in growing up?
Equestrian/Horseback Riding