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uncompetitive inhibition |
Inhibitor only binds to enzyme-substrate complex. Can only be fixed by removing the inhibitor. |
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Cholesterol |
Affects fluidity of the plasma membrane |
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Peptide hormones |
Receptors on cell membrane (ie G-protein coupled receptors) Example: serotonin, insulin |
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Steroid hormones |
Derived from cholesterol |
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Where is K+ concentration high? |
inside cell |
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Gluconeogenesis |
Glucose created, uses glycerol and amino acids |
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Ketone body synthesis |
Uses fatty acids as a source of fuel |
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Fatty acids in eukaryotes |
Always have even number of carbons If double bonds-cis, not trans |
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Troponin |
Present in skeletal and cardiac myocytes, binds Ca2+ in order to expose binding sites on actin filaments for myosin to bind to, initiating contraction |
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Horizontal gene transfer |
transfer of genes from one organism to another w/o reproduction (ie for bacteria, not thru fission) |
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Test cross |
Uses individual w/ recessive traits |
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Integumentary system |
Skin, hair, nails Protects against infection Thermoregulates via sweat glands/capillaries Regulates water movement via semi-permeability of epidermis |
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Pyrimidines |
T, U and C These are littler! |
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Purines |
A and G These are bigger! |
