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Chabner, Ch2 Sect. I
Chabner, Language of Medicine 7th ed Chapter 2 Section I
Term | Meaning |
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anabolism | process of building up complex materials from simple materials |
catabolism | process of breaking down complex materials to form simpler substances and release energy |
cell membrane | structure surrounding and protecting the cell. |
chromosomes | rod-shaped structures in the nucleus that contain regions of DNA called genes. |
cytoplasm | all the material that is outside the nucleus, yet contained within the cell membrane |
DNA | Chemical found within each chromosome |
endoplasmic reticulum | structure within the cytoplasm where large proteins are made. |
ribosomes | found on the endoplasmic reticulum |
genes | Regions of DNA within each chromosome. |
karyotype | Picture of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell. |
metabolism | The total of the chemical processes in a cell. (includes both anabolism and catabolism) |
mitochrondria | Structures in the cytoplasm in which foods are burned to release energy. |
nucleus | Control center of the cell. |