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chapter 7-13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| obligatory base pairing | Two bases join to form each step, and only two combinations of bases occur. |
| introns | Some segments of the RNA transcript represent noncoding parts of DNA |
| basement membrane | Union of basal and fibroreticular laminae together |
| keloid | An atypical and unusually thick scar that may develop in the lower layer of the skin |
| polarity | Epithelial cells exhibit a characteristic to which they have two opposite faces |
| mast cells | Found in loose fibrous connective tissue, are capable of releasing a variety of molecules such as histamine, heparin, sulfate, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins. |
| eleidin | Dying cells are filled with this substance, which will eventually be transformed into keratin. |
| chondroitin sulfate | Is the name of a chemical substance that many people recognize as components of over the counter dietary supplements. |
| syndesmoses | Joints in which fibrous bands (ligaments) connect two bones |
| Interphalangeal joints | Are typical hinge-type synovial joints capable of flexion and extension. |