Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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Chapter 2, Problem 13RQ
Summary Introduction
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Definition of the following terminologies:
(a) Nuclear pore complex
(b) Endocytosis
(c) Proteome
(d) Endocytic cycle
(e) Lysosome
Introduction:
Cellular organelles allow the functioning of various cellular processes. These processes include degradation of toxic compounds (in lysosomes), molecular transport, signaling (intercellular or intracellular), and other processes/pathways that are vital for the survival of a cell.
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