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Phys 1
Crystal S Study stack 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Physiology | The science that deals with the functions of the living organism and its parts |
| Biomolecules | Molecules made in the body |
| Free radical | A functional group that is temporarily unattached and is highly reactive because of unpaired electrons. |
| Monosaccharides | simple sugars |
| Disaccharides | double sugars |
| Polysaccharides | complex sugars |
| Cholesterol | A steroid found in the plasma membrane sur-rounding every body cell |
| Enzymes | Functional proteins that bring molecules together or split them apart in chemical reactions. |
| Golgi apparatus | A membranous organelle consisting of separate tiny sacs, or cisternae, stacked on one another and located near the nucleus |
| Diffusion | A natural phenomenon caused by the tendency of small particles to spread out evenly within any given space. |