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____________ is the study of compounds, chemical reactions, and molecular interactions that are involved in the production, maintenance and reproduction of living organisms.
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Biochemistry
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Present biochemical knowledge has come up with mechanisms on how _________ convert normal cells into tumor cells, ...
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oncogenes
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__________ or the presence of body structures that make living things fit to live in their habitats.
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Adaptation
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______ is the ability to add new tissue, while ______ is the ability to replace damaged parts.
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Growth; repair
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____________ or the ability to beget offspring, ensuring propagation and continuance of the species.
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Reproduction
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__________ or the biological and chemical activities or functions that provide energy.
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Metabolism
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__________ refers to elaborate structures needed too carry out laborious functions like metabolism. ____________ is putting the different body structures into order, so that the organism can function effectively and efficiently.
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Complexity; Organiztion
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__________ or the ability to keep the functioons under control through the use of substances like hormones and enzymes.
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Regulation
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an ant can never become as big as an elephant
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Characteristic size and shape
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the ability to respond favorably or unfavorably to its environment
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Responsiveness to stimuli or sensitivity
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the ability to move on its initiative, under its control
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Locomotion
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no two organisms are exactly alike (variation) and no organism remains unchanged forever. Adaptation and evolution are mechanisms of change
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Variation and Change
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the ability of certain molecules present in an organism to
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Stereospecificity
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- nucleic acids
- proteins - carbohydrates - fats and lipids |
Organic Compounds
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N, Na, Mg, P, S, Cl, K and Ca
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bulk elements
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Fe, Zn, I
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Trace elements
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bulk and trace elements are...
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inorganic elements
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