Biophysics Terms flashcards are a helpful study tool that contains key terms and definitions related to the field of biophysics. Each card typically features a term on one side and its corresponding definition on the other, making it easy for students to quiz themselves.
Biophysics is a branch of science that combines principles of physics and biology to study biological systems at the molecular and cellular levels. It explores how physical laws and techniques can be applied to understand the complex processes that occur in living organisms.
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- Biophysics: combines biology and physics to study living organisms at the molecular and cellular level.
- Biomechanics: the study of how forces affect living organisms, including movement and structure.
- Electrophysiology: focuses on the electrical properties of biological cells and tissues.
- Bioluminescence: the production and emission of light by living organisms, such as fireflies and certain deep-sea creatures.
- Pharmacokinetics: the study of how drugs move through the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
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| Membrane potential | Difference in electrical charge across a cell membrane. |
| Protein folding | Protein folding: The process in which a protein takes on its specific three-dimensional shape. |
| Ion channels | Ion channels are proteins in cell membranes that allow ions to pass through. |
| Molecular motors | Molecular motors are tiny machines inside cells that help move molecules and cell parts around. |
| Force spectroscopy | Measuring the forces between molecules. |
| Single-molecule imaging | Observing and studying individual molecules using imaging techniques. |
| Molecular dynamics simulations | Molecular dynamics simulations: Computer simulations that model the movement of atoms and molecules over time. |
| Patch clamping | Recording of electrical activity in a single cell. |
| X-ray crystallography | A method to study the structure of molecules using X-rays. |
| Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy | Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy: a technique that uses magnetic fields to study the structure of molecules. |