Cell Biology Curriculum Review

These flashcards cover key topics and concepts from the Cell Biology curriculum as outlined in the lecture notes.

Macromolecules

Large, complex molecules essential for life, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

Cell Structure and Function

The study of the components of cells and how they work together to support life processes.

Cell Membranes

Biological membranes that separate and protect the interior of the cell from the outside environment.

Signaling in Animal and Plant Cells

The process by which cells communicate and respond to their environment through signals.

Cell Respiration

The metabolic process in which cells convert nutrients into energy, typically involving oxygen.

Viruses

Infectious agents that require a host cell to replicate and carry their genetic material.

Bacteria

Single-celled microorganisms that can be beneficial or pathogenic.

Photosynthesis

The process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy.

Transport and Nutrition in Plants

Mechanisms by which plants absorb nutrients and water and transport them throughout their structure.

Molecular Basis of Inheritance

The study of how genetic information is stored, replicated, and transmitted across generations.

From Gene to Protein

The process of transcription and translation through which genes are turned into functional proteins.

Gene and Chromosome

Genes are segments of DNA that code for proteins, while chromosomes are structures that organize DNA within the cell.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize functional gene products, usually proteins.

Cell Cycle and Division

The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and replication.