Biology 2e Chapter 5 terms Questions with CORRECT Answers

Biology 2e Chapter 5 terms Questions with CORRECT Answers


Question:
Antiporter
Answer:
Transporter that carries two ions or small molecules in ditterent directions

Question:
Aquaporin
Answer:
Channel protein that allows water through the membrane at a very high rate

Question:
Carrier protein
Answer:
Membrane protein that moves substance across the plasma membrane by changing its
own shape.

Question:
Caveolin
Answer:
Protein that coats the plasma membrane's cytoplasmic side and participates in the
liquid uptake process by potocytosis.

Question:
Channel protein
Answer:
Membrane protein that allows a substance to pass through its hollow core across
the plasma membrane.

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Clathrin
Answer:
Protein that coats the plasma membrane's inwardfacing surface and assists in
forming the specialized structures, like coated pits, for phagocytosis.

, Question:
Diffusion
Answer:
Passive transport process of lowmolecular weight material

Question:
Endocytosis
Answer:
Type of active transport that moves substances, including fluids and particles,
into a cell.

Question:
Exocytosis
Answer:
Process of passing bulk material out of a cell

Question:
Glycolipid
Answer:
Combination of carbohydrates and lipids.

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Glycoprotein
Answer:
Combination of carbohydrates and proteins

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Hydrophilic
Answer:
Molecule with the ability to bond with water; "waterloving"

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Hydrophobic
Answer:
Molecule that does not have the ability to bond with water; "waterhating"