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Bodily structure components

TermDefinition
adenosine triphosphate the energy compound of the cell that stores energy needed for cell activities
carbohydrates the category of organic compounds that includes sugars and starches
cell the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms that combine with each other to form tissues
chromosome a thread-like body in a cell's nucleus that contains genetic information
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) the genetic compound of the cell that makes up the genes
enzyme an organic substance that speeds the rate of a metabolic reaction
gene a hereditary unit composed of DNA
glucose a simple sugar that circulates in the blood and is the main energy source for metabolism
lipid the category of organic compounds that includes fats
membrane a simple thin sheet of tissue that may cover an organ, line a cavity, or separate structures
metabolism all the physical and chemical reactions that occur within an organism
mitosis cell division
mucus a thick fluid secreted by cells in membranes and glands that lubricates and protects tissues
nucleus the control center of the cell that directs cellular activities based on the information in its chromosomes
organ a body structure with a specific function; also a component of a body system
organelle a specialized structure in the cytoplasm of a cell
protein the category of organic compounds that includes structural materials, enzymes, and some hormones
ribonucleic acid (RNA) an organic compound involved in the manufacturing of proteins within cells
tissue a group of cells that act together for a specific purpose
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