KIN 2500 Chapter : Chapter 2 SI

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All of the cellular contents between the plasma membrane and the nucleus. Regulated the flow of materials into and out of a cell; allows communication between cells and their external environment. Organelles-found in the cytosol and each have a different function. Chromosomes found within the nucleus contain genes that control cellular structure and function. Go through the membrane: __peripheral proteins_: not as firmly embedded into the membrane and are attached to membrane lipids or integral proteins. Function of membrane proteins (put the words in the correct blanks) Receptor specific, it"s going to bind to a receptor: _carriers and transporters__-integral proteins that selectively move a polar substance or ion from one side of the membrane to another. Active processes: it requires cell energy that drives the substance against it"s concentration gradient. Passive processes: will move substances with a concentration gradient using inly kinetic energy supplied from itself.

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