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Anatomy Weeks 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Name most abundant elements in the body | Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon |
| What is the order of organization on cell level? | atoms, molecules, macromolecules, cells |
| Anabolism | The multiple chemical reactions that build larger and more complex chemical molecules. They require energy. |
| Levels of Protein Structure | 1. Primary 2. Secondary 3. Tertiary 4. Quanternary |
| Major role of lipids | Energy source, water-insoluble, building blocks of most abundant triglycerides |
| Cytoplasm | Gel like substance inside of the cell |
| Mitochondria | Power plant of cell, contain 2 membrane walls, ATP is inside inner membrane called cristae |
| Desmosomes | Hold adjacent cells together, anchored internally by filaments. |
| Acid | Substance that will release hydrogen ion when in a solution. something sour |
| Base | alkaline compound or electrolytes that shift in a solution, biter |