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Cell and Molecular Biology: Protein Insertion into the ER Membrane

Learn how transmembrane proteins import into the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and embed themselves in the ER bilayer. Click the info button on the top right co...

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Cell Biology Glossary: DNA Compaction

DNA STRUCTURE 1. Primary structure: sequence of nucleotides * Pyrimidines: cytosine and thymine * Purines: guanine and adenine * Lends DNA polarity 2. Secondary structure: double helix stabilized by H-bonds * 10 base pairs per full (360 degree tu

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Cell Biology Glossary: Exocytosis

EXOCYTOSIS 1) Proteins synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum and trafficked to the Golgi apparatus 2) From the Golgi, the proteins are sorted and can follow different paths: 3a) Constitutive secretory pathway * Also called default pathway as i

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Cell Biology Glossary: Translation (Protein Synthesis)

PROTEIN SYNTHESIS Translation - Conversion of mRNA to protein Codon - Group of three mRNA nucleotides that encode one amino acid

Click through the cards in our Translation Flashcard and review protein synthesis! 

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Cell Biology Glossary: Cancer Causing Mutations

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