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  1. organelle
    a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ
  2. cytology
    the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells
  3. metabolism
    the organic processes that are necessary for life
  4. ultracentrifuge
    a high speed centrifuge used to determine the relative molecular masses of large molecules in high polymers and proteins
  5. cytosol
    the aqueous part of the cytoplasm within which various particles and organelles are suspended
  6. ribosome
    a particle in a cell that helps synthesize proteins
  7. eukaryotic
    having cells with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei
  8. prokaryotic
    having cells that lack membrane-bound nuclei
  9. nucleus
    a part of the cell responsible for growth and reproduction
  10. cytoplasm
    the substance inside a cell, not including the nucleus
  11. fundamental
    serving as an essential component
  12. microcosm
    a miniature model of something
  13. emergent
    coming into existence
  14. intricate
    having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
  15. indispensable
    essential
  16. accentuate
    stress or single out as important
  17. centrifuge
    an apparatus that separates particles from a suspension
  18. mitochondrion
    part of a cell involved in energy production
  19. facilitate
    make easier
  20. phospholipid
    any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes
  21. hydrophobic
    lacking affinity for water
  22. aqueous
    similar to or containing or dissolved in water
  23. embark
    go on board
  24. chromatin
    the readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins; during mitotic division it condenses into chromosomes
  25. vesicle
    a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure
  26. detoxification
    treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties
  27. hydroxyl
    the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols
  28. proliferation
    a rapid increase in number
  29. tubule
    a small tube
  30. polypeptide
    a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
  31. vicinity
    a surrounding or nearby region
  32. lysosome
    a membrane-bound organelle containing digestive enzymes
  33. monomer
    a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
  34. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
  35. repository
    a facility where things can be deposited for safekeeping
  36. vacuole
    a tiny cavity filled with fluid in the cytoplasm of a cell
  37. hydrophilic
    having a strong affinity for water
  38. macrophage
    a large phagocyte
  39. Setophaga
    a genus of Parulidae
  40. polysaccharide
    any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules
  41. glycoprotein
    a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
  42. macromolecule
    any very large complex molecule
  43. nucleon
    a constituent (proton or neutron) of an atomic nucleus
  44. mycoplasma
    any of a group of small parasitic bacteria that lack cell walls and can survive without oxygen; can cause pneumonia and urinary tract infection
  45. plasma membrane
    a thin membrane enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell
  46. Golgi apparatus
    a netlike structure in the cytoplasm of animal cells
  47. dismantle
    take off or remove
  48. enzyme
    a complex protein produced by cells that acts as a catalyst
  49. unpalatable
    not pleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind
  50. polarity
    a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies
  51. cisterna
    a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
  52. biochemistry
    the study of substances and processes inside living things
  53. homogenate
    material that has been homogenized
  54. disparity
    inequality or difference in some respect
  55. flagellum
    a lash-like appendage used for locomotion
  56. centrosome
    small region of cytoplasm adjacent to the nucleus
  57. centriole
    one of a pair of small cylindrical cell organelles near the nucleus in animal cells; composed of nine triplet microtubules and form the asters during mitosis
  58. cell wall
    a rigid layer of polysaccharides enclosing a plant membrane
  59. chloroplast
    organelle in which photosynthesis takes place
  60. parameter
    a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied
  61. nucleolus
    a round body in a cell that is involved in protein synthesis
  62. diffuse
    spread out; not concentrated in one place
  63. prominent
    conspicuous in position or importance
  64. subunit
    a monetary unit that is valued at a fraction (usually one hundredth) of the basic monetary unit
  65. cellular
    relating to cells
  66. synthesis
    the combination of ideas into a complex whole
  67. genetic
    relating to the study of heredity and variation in organisms
  68. catalyze
    spark or trigger a rapid change
  69. secretion
    the organic process of releasing some substance
  70. lumen
    a cavity or passage in a tubular organ
  71. cytoskeleton
    a microscopic network of actin filaments and microtubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells that gives the cell shape and coherence
  72. antibiotic
    a substance used to kill microorganisms and cure infections
  73. supernatant
    of a liquid
  74. hydrolysis
    a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds; involves the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion from the water
  75. plastid
    any of various small particles in the cytoplasm of the cells of plants and some animals containing pigments or starch or oil or protein
  76. photosynthesis
    formation of compounds in plants aided by radiant energy
  77. fluorescence
    light emitted during absorption of radiation of some other (invisible) wavelength
  78. specimen
    a bit of tissue or fluid taken for diagnostic purposes
  79. epithelial
    of or belonging to the epithelium
  80. chromosome
    a threadlike strand of DNA that carries genes
  81. theoretical
    concerned with hypotheses and not practical considerations
  82. capsule
    a small container
  83. elongated
    drawn out or made longer spatially
  84. filament
    a thin wire heated by the passage of an electric current
  85. fiber
    a slender and elongated substance that can be spun into yarn
  86. granule
    a tiny particle of something
  87. lamina
    a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral)
  88. calcium ion
    ion of calcium; a factor in the clotting of blood
Created on Thu Jul 15 20:23:51 EDT 2010 (updated Thu Jul 15 21:02:29 EDT 2010)

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