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ATP |
Adenosine triphosphate; a compound that has three phosphate groups and is used by cells to store energy. |
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Endo- |
in, into, within, inner |
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Exo- |
Out, outside, without |
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Fatty acids |
Any of the group of a long chain of hydrocarbon derived from the breakdown of fats (through a process called hydrolysis). |
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Hydro- |
Water |
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Lipid bi-layer |
Phospholipids organized in two layers wherein their hydrophobic tails are projecting inward while their polar head groups are projecting outward. |
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Phobic |
Fear, dislike |
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Phospholipids |
Class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bi-layers. |
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Vacu- |
Empty |
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Vacuole |
A membrane-bound vehicle found in the cytoplasm of a cell whose function includes intracellular secretion, exertion, storage, and digestion. |
