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Week 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pH | Potential of hydrogen |
| Hydrogen Ion | A hydrogen atom that has lost its electron |
| Hydroxide ion | A negatively charge molecule |
| Plasma Membrane | A membrane that separates the interior of a cell from the outside environment |
| mitochondria | Produces energy (ATP) for most cellular processes |
| Nucleus | Stores and protects DNA |
| Golgi apparatus | Modifies protein and lipids into vesicles to send through our cells |
| Ribosomes | A cellular structures that converts genetic information into mRNA |
| Lysosomes | A membrane that contains an array of enzymes to break down all types of biological polymers |
| Peroxisomes | A small membrane that detoxify harmful substances to protect the cells from damage |