Cell Membrane Crossword

allow the exchange of ions, second messengers, and small metabolites between adjacent cells
a structure by which two adjacent cells are attached, formed from protein plaques in the cell membranes linked by filaments
the closely associated areas of two cells whose membranes join together forming a virtually impermeable barrier to fluid
membrane proteins that adhere only temporarily to the biological membrane with which they are associated
a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues
proteins that contain oligosaccharide chains (glycans) covalently attached to polypeptide side-chains
lipids with a carbohydrate attached by a glycosidic bond
energy source needed to perform normal biological activities
collection of extracellular molecules secreted by cells that provides structural and biochemical support to the surrounding cells
integral membrane proteins from a larger family of major intrinsic proteins (MIP) that form pores in the membrane of biological cells
virus
process of spontaneous passive transport of molecules or ions across a biological membrane via specific transmembrane integral proteins
pore-forming membrane proteins found in the membranes of all cells
indirectly provides energy for active transport
solute pump that pumps sodium out of cells while pumping potassium into cells, both against their concentration gradients
integral membrane protein that is capable of moving protons across the membrane of a cell
process by which a cell engulfs a solid particle to form an internal compartment known as a phagosome
mode of endocytosis in which small particles suspended in extracellular fluid are brought into the cell
process by which cells absorb metabolites, hormones, proteins