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Anatomy Weeks 1-7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| intracellular receptors | receptor proteins found on the inside of the cell |
| biomolecule | a molecule that is produced by a living organism |
| cell membrane | bilayer of phospholipid molecules. |
| liagnd | signaling molecule |
| cytokines | small proteins that are crucial in controlling the growth and activity of other immune system cells and blood cells. |
| Nucleic acid | macromolecules found in all cells and viruses |
| plasma membrane | separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment |
| polymers | silk, wool, DNA, cellulose and proteins |
| proteins | consists of amino acid residues |
| ribosomes | link amino acids together in the order specified by the codons of messenger RNA molecules to form polypeptide chains |