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Ch. 2 Terms, Sec 1

Medical Terminology Class, Chapter 2 Terms, Study Sec 1

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Anabolism Process of building up complex materials (proteins) from simple materials
Catabolism Process of breaking down complex materials (foods) to form simpler substances and release energy
Cell Membrane Sturcture surrounding 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 of the material that is outside the nucleus and yet contained within the cell membrane
DNA Chemical found within each chromosome. Arranged like a sequence of recipes in code, it directs the activities of the cell
Endoplasmic Reticulum Structure (canals) within the cytoplasm. Site in which large proteins are made form smaller protein pieces.
Genes Regions of DNA within each chromosome
Karyotype Picture of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell. Chromosomes are arranged in a numerical order to determine their number and structure
Metabolism The total of the chemical processes in a cell. It includes both catabolism and anabolism
Mitochondria Structures in the cytoplasm in which foods are burned to release energy
Nucleus Control center of the cell. It contains chromosomes and directs the activities of the cell
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