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AAPC Med Terms
Cells and Tissues
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Membrane | surrounds and protects the individual cell |
| Nucleus | Small round structure within the cell containing chromosomes and nucleoplasm |
| Chromosome | linear strand made of DNA carrying genetic information |
| Cytology | study of cells including the formation, structure, and function of cells |
| RNA (Ribonucleic Acid ) | contained within the nucleus is transcribed from DNA by enzymes and plays a crucial role in protein synthesis |
| Gene | specific segment of base pairs in chromosomes: functional unit of heredity |
| Mitosis | cells divide and multiply to form two cells |