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LOM CH2
cell
10
Medical
Not Applicable
01/03/2005

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Term
Cell Membrane
Definition
surrounds and protects the cell
Term
Nucleus
Definition
controls the operations of the cell
Term
Chromosomes
Definition
rod-like structures within the nucleus, genes
Term
anabolism
Definition
building up complex materials from simple materials
Term
catabolism
Definition
process of breaking down complex materials to form simple substances and release energy
Term
cytoplasm
Definition
all material that is outside the nucleus and yet contained within the cell membrane
Term
endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
canals within the cytoplasm. site in whiich large proteins are made from smaller protein pieces.
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karotype
Definition
picture of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell.
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metabolism
Definition
the total of the chemical processes in a cell.
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mitochondria
Definition
sturctures in the cytoplasm in which foods are burned to release energy
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