DNA

- Holds the instructions to make all the proteins a body needs.  Stored in the nucleus

Translation

Process that takes mRNA into proteins

RNA

Carries instructions for making proteins

Transcription

Process of making RNA from DNA

Passive Transport

- Movement of molecules across a barrier without using energy.

Diffusion

The movement of one substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane.

1. Solute

Substance in a solution that is dissolved.

Solvent

Substance in a solution that dissolves the other substance.

Hypertonic

Concentration of solutes is greater outside of the cell than inside.  Water moves from inside the cell out.