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Biomolecules

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What is Osmosis? Movement by which a molecule of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution,
What is a Molecule? A group of atoms that bond together, they represent the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.
What are the types of membrane transport? Simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis and active transport
What is simple diffusion? Does not require the assistance of membrane protein, molecules cross through the phospholipid bilayer
What is facilitated diffusion? Process of spontaneous passive transport of molecules or ions across membranes
What is Active Transport? Movement of molecules across a cell memebrane into an area of higher concentration.
What is DNA? Double helix polymer that transfers information (genes)
What is RNA? Acts as a messenger to carry instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.
What are the cell reproduction phases? Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
What is Homeostatis? A state of balance among all the body systems, as needed for the body to survive and function.
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