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TERM 1
chromatin
DEFINITION 1 structural component of the nucleus, composed of nucleic acids and proteins TERM 2
cytoplasm
DEFINITION 2 Jellylike substance found within the cell membrane composed of proteins, salts, water, dissolved gases, and nutrients. TERM 3
deoxyribonucleic acid
DEFINITION 3 Molecule that holds genetic information capable of replicating and producing an exact copy whenever the cell divides TERM 4
diaphragm
DEFINITION 4 muscular wall that divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity TERM 5
metabolism
DEFINITION 5 sum of all physical and chemical changes that take place in a cell or an organism
TERM 6
organelle
DEFINITION 6 Cellular structure that provides a specialized function, such as the nucleus (reproduction), ribosomes (protein synthesis), Golgi (removal of material from the cell, and lysosomes (digestion) TERM 7
pathology
DEFINITION 7 study of the nature of diseases, their causes, development, and consequences TERM 8
peristalsis
DEFINITION 8 Rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the walls of a tubular organ to propel its contents onward TERM 9
Chromosome
DEFINITION 9 threadlike structures within the nucleus composed of a DNA molecule that carries hereditary information encoded in genes.
