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Anabolism
Process of building up complex materials (proteins) from simple materials.
Catabolism
Process of breaking down complex materials (food) to form simpler substances and release energy.
Cell Membrane
Structure and protecting the cell. It determines what enters and leaves the cell.
Chromosomes
Rod-shaped structures in the nucleus that contain regions of DNA called genes.
Cytoplasm
All the material that is outside the nucleus and yet contained within the cell membrane.
DNA
Chemical found within each chromosone. Arranged like a sequence of recipes in code, it directs the activies of the cell.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Structure (canals) within the cytoplasm.
Genes
Regions of DNA within each chromosome.
Karyotype
Picture of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell.
Metabolism
The total of the chemical process in a cell. It includes catabolism and anabolism.
Mitochondria
Structues in the cytoplasm in which foods are burned to release energy.
Nucleus
Control center of the cell.
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Chapter 1 / Study Section 1
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The language of Medicine
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2011-04-07T22:58:14Z
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