BCMB 311 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Oxidative Phosphorylation, Kinesin, Ribosome
4 Oct 2016
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Actin filaments - thin, flexible protein filament made from a chain of globular actin molecules; a major constituent of all eukaryotic cells, this cytoskeletal element is essential for cell movement and for the contraction of muscle cells. Amino acids - small organic molecule containing both an amino group and a carboxylic group; it serves as the building block of proteins. Apoptosis - a tightly controlled form of programmed cell death that allows cells that are unneeded or unwanted to be eliminated from an adult or developing organism. Archaea - one of the two divisions of prokaryotes, often found in hostile environments such as hot springs or concentrated brine. Atp - molecule that serves as the principle carrier of energy in cells; this nucleoside triphosphate is composed of adenine, ribose, and three phosphates. Bacteria - one of the two divisions of prokaryotes; some species cause disease.
