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Medical Terminology
September 16
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anabolism | Process of building up complex materials from simple materials |
| Catabolism | Process of breaking down complex materials from a simpler substance |
| Cell Membrane | Structure surrounding and protecting 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 chromosome |
| Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) | Structure within the cytoplasm where large proteins are made from smaller protein pieces (anabolism takes place here) |
| Genes | Regions of DNA within each chromosome |
| Karyotype | Picture of chromosome in the nucleus |
| Metabolism | Total of the chemical processes in a cell |
| Mitochondria | Structures in the cytoplasm where foods are burned to relaease energy (catabolism takes place here) |
| Nucleus | Control center of the cell |