Molecular Basis of Life

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Basic Chemistry
Difference between cohesion and a...,
Define amphipathic and amphoteric,
What are the 1st and 2nd laws of ...
3  cards
The Cell
Role of the nuclear pore complex,
What are lysosomes,
What is the name of the inner fol...
8  cards
Nucleic acids & DNA replication
What are the 3 components of a nu...,
What is the difference between a ...,
Which bases are purines and pyrim...
34  cards
DNA organisation
Name given to dna when combined w...,
What is a histone,
What are the 4 main histones invo...
13  cards
Transcription
Where does transcription take pla...,
Name given to the stretch of dna ...,
Name given to specific sequence t...
16  cards
The Genetic Code
How many stop and start codons ar...,
How is the genetic code redundant...,
How is the genetic code unambiguous
5  cards
Translation
Outline the mechanism by which tr...,
Some trnas can bind to more than ...,
What are ribosomes made up of
10  cards
DNA Mutations
Where do mutations occur when the...,
What are the 3 point mutations an...,
Point mutations can be transition...
5  cards
Amino Acids
Name given to dipolar amino acids,
What makes an alpha amino acid alpha,
What reaction takes place when a ...
6  cards
Protein structure
What is the primary structure,
What is secondary structure,
Describe the alpha helix strcture
14  cards
Enzymes
Define transition state,
What are transition state analogues,
What does the formation of the en...
20  cards
Lipids
2 distinguishing features of lipids,
What is a fatty acid made of,
2 features that change the tm of ...
23  cards
Carbohydrates
What must a carbon be bonded to,
What is a diasterioisomer,
What is the reaction between 2 mo...
9  cards
Cellular Respiration
What is a catabolic pathway,
What is a redox reaction,
What is nad and which form is oxi...
36  cards
Photosynthesis
Define photosynthesis,
What is the cytosol of the chloro...,
What makes up the envelope of the...
46  cards
Overview for control and regulation
What is the difference between th...,
What is an amphibolic process,
What is negative and positive fee...
14  cards

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