Terms Pertaining to the Body As a Whole Chapter2

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Anbolisim
Process of building up compex materials (proteins) from simple materials
Catabolisim
Process of breaking down complex materials (foods) to form simpler substances and release energy
Metabolisim
Control centre of the cell. anabolism + catabolism= metabolism
Cell membrane
Structure surroundin 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 but contained in the cell
DNA
Chemical found in each chromosome
Endoplasmic reticulum
Canals with in the cytoplasm
Genes
Regions of DNA within each chromosome
Karyotype
Picture of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell