Chapter 2 Flashcards
(5 cards)
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anabolism
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process of building up large proteins from small protein pieces called amino acids.
ana-up bol-cast -ism-process
2
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catabolism
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Process whereby complex nutrients are broken down to simpler substances ad energy is released.
Cata- down, bol is to cast, -ism is a process
2
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Chromosomes
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Rod-shaped structures in nucleus that contains genes. 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) in every cell except egg and sperm cells which only have 23 unpaired chromosomes.
3
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Metabolism
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Total of chemical processes in a cell. Includes catabolism and anabolism
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