Cell & Molecular Biology 1-16
16 entries in the Cell & Molecular Biology compendium.
NeurotransmitterChemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses.Nucleic acidNucleic acids store and transmit genetic information in all life forms.OrganelleSpecialized subunit within a cell with a specific function.PlasmidSmall, extrachromosomal DNA molecules that replicate independently within cells.PlastidMembrane-bound organelles derived from endosymbiotic cyanobacteria.ProteinProteins are essential macromolecules that perform diverse cellular functions.Red blood cellVertebrate cells that deliver oxygen via hemoglobin.RibosomeCellular machine that synthesizes proteins from mRNA.SarcomereSmallest functional unit of striated muscle tissue.RNARNA is a nucleic acid essential for genetic information and catalysis.Stem cellUndifferentiated cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation.Transcription (biology)Process of copying DNA into RNA for gene expression.Translation (biology)Ribosomes decode mRNA to assemble proteins from amino acids.VacuoleA versatile organelle for storage, waste, and pressure in cells.White blood cellNucleated immune cells that defend against infection and disease.Tissue (biology)Tissue is an assembly of similar cells with a specific function.
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