IRSC MICROBIOLOGY 2010 EXAM 2 2025/2026
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coupled transport .......Answer.........The movement of a substance
against its electrochemical gradient (from lower to higher
concentration, or from opposite charge to like charge) using the
energy provided by the simultaneous movement of a different
chemical down its electrochemical gradient.
Cytoskeleton .......Answer.........A network of fibers that holds the
cell together, helps the cell to keep its shape, and aids in
movement
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integral membrane proteins .......Answer.........A protein
embedded in the lipid bilayer of a cell. These are typicallly cell
surface receptors, channels, or pumps.
tight junction .......Answer.........A type of intercellular junction in
animal cells that prevents the leakage of material between cells.
anchoring junctions (desmosomes) .......Answer.........mechanically
attaches adjacent cells to each other or to the basement
membrane
what is the overall goal of metabolism
.......Answer.........reproduction
what is the collection of all processes in a cell
.......Answer.........metabolism
where is energy stored .......Answer.........ATP
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when do cells reproduce .......Answer.........when they have
doubled in size
breaking down of larger molecules .......Answer.........catabolism
the release of energy .......Answer.........exergonic
building of molecules .......Answer.........anabolism
requirement of more energy than released
.......Answer.........endergonic
oxidation/reduction deals with _________
.......Answer.........electrons
What are the 3 electron carriers .......Answer.........NAD+
NADP+
FAD
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reduction is the ___________ of electrons .......Answer.........gain
oxidation is the __________ of electrons .......Answer.........loss
__________ involves the production of cell membrane constitutes
.......Answer.........anabolism
_______ includes hydrolytic reactions .......Answer.........catabolism
Redox reactions involved both ________ and
_______________ .......Answer.........oxidation & reduction
a reduced molecule ____________ electrons
.......Answer.........gains
What lowers activation energy .......Answer.........organic catalysts
What are coenzymes .......Answer.........organic cofactors