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anatomy 221 weeks 1-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homeostaisis | The relatively constant states maintained by the body. |
| Diffusion | Molecule movement from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. |
| Osmosis | Water movement from an area of high concentration to an area of lowconcentration. |
| Cell metabolism | The chemical reactions of the cell. |
| Catabolism | Metabolism that breaks down molecules and releases energy. |
| Anabolism | Metabolism that builds large, complex molecules from smaller ones. |
| Anaerobic | Does not require oxygen |
| Aerobic | Requires oxygen |
| transcription | Synthesis of any RNA molecule that was copied or "transcribed" from a DNA molecule. |
| Translation | Process where the cell interprets or "translates" the genetic code anf form a specific sequence of amino acids. |
| Mitosis | The process of organizing and distributing nuclear DNA during cell division. |
| Meiosis | Cell division that occurs only in primitive sex cells during the process of becoming mature sex cells. |