Biology Flashcards

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ATP

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Energy molecule powering cellular processes and reactions.

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Concentration gradient

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Difference in concentration across a membrane.

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Diffusion

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Movement of molecules from high concentration.

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Network for protein synthesis and lipid production.

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Exocytosis

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Cellular process releasing materials outside the cell.

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Golgi apparatus

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Processes, packages, and distributes cellular products.

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Homeostasis

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Maintaining stable internal conditions within an organism.

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Lysosome

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Organelles containing enzymes for digestion and recycling.

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Osmosis

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Water movement through semipermeable membrane, equilibrium.

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Semi-permeable

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Membrane allowing only certain molecules to pass.