Cell processes

Front

What are the particles in an atom that are neutral and have no charge?

Back

Neutrons

Front

What process occurs when the cell membrane forms a pouch around a substance?

Back

Endocytosis

Front

What type of charge do electrons have?

Back

Negative

Front

What happens to a cell placed in a hypotonic environment?

Back

The cell swells as water enters.

Front

What organic molecules store and transmit hereditary and genetic information?

Back

Nucleic Acids

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and control what enters and leaves.

Front

What is the process of moving substances against their concentration gradient called?

Back

Active Transport

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino Acids

Front

What is the main energy currency of the cell?

Back

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

Front

What is the process by which cells convert glucose into energy?

Back

Cellular Respiration