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Chemistry terms #3
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ceruloplasmin | A ferroxidase enzyme. |
| Cellulose | An inert carbohydrate. |
| Hydrolyze | Breakdown by chemical reaction with water. |
| Metabolism | The process of converting food to energy. |
| Transferase | A class of enzymes that transfer a chemical group from one compound to another. |
| Embden-Meyerhof pathway | The most common type of glycosis. |
| Diabetes Mellitus | Group of metabolic disorders that results in too much sugar in the blood. |
| Glycosylated Hemoglobin | Hemoglobin A1C. |
| Chylomicrons | Lipoprotein particles. |
| Apolipoprotein | Proteins that bind lipids to form lipoproteins. |
| Ischemia | Inadequate blood supply. |
| Troponin | Protein found in skeletal and heart muscle fibers. |
| Homocysteine | Non-proteinogenic a-amino acid. |
| Atherosclerosis | Fatty deposits or plaque build up that can clog arteries. |
| Densitometer | Device that measures the degree of optical density. |