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chromosomes
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“color bodies,” contain genetic material and are located in the nucleus cell
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mitochondria
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structure in the cytoplasm in which foods are burned to release energy.
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nucleus:
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control center of cell. It contains chromosomes and directs the activities of the cell.
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DNA
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Chemical found within each chromosomes. Arranged like a sequence of recipes in code,
it directs the activities of the cell. |
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cell membrane
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structure that surrounds and protects the cell.
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catabolism
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process of breakdown complex materials (food) to form simpler substances and release energy.
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anabolism
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Process of building up complex materials (proteins) from simple materials.
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metabolism
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The total of the chemical processes in a cell. It includes both catabolism and anabolism.
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Endoplasmic reticulum
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is a network (reticulum) of canals within the cell.
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genes
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is composed of a chemical called DNA in the chromosome structure
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