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Anatomy Week 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cells | Smallest living units of structure & function. |
| Covalent Bonds | Bonds formed by the SHARING of electrons |
| Hydrolysis | H20 molecule is ADDED to break a larger compound into smaller subunits. |
| Atomic Number | Number of protons in the cells nucleus. |
| Isotope | Element with the same number of protons, but different number of neutrons. |
| Peroxisomes | Enzymes used for digestion. |
| Mitochondria | "Power Plant" of the cell. ATP production; folded membranes; double membrane. |
| Ribosomes | Site of Protein Synthesis - Located on the ER. Float in the cytoplasm. |
| Osteoblasts | Bone forming cells. |
| Osteoclasts | Bone absorbing/destroying cells. |