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Chromatin

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Structural component of the nucleus

Composed of nucleic acids and proteins

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Chromosome

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Threadlike structures within the nucleus
Composed of DNA (deoxyribunucleic acids)
Carries hereditary information encoded in genes

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

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Molecule that holds genetic information capable of replicating and producing an exact copy whenever the cell divides

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Diaphragm

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Muscular wall that divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity

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Metabolism

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Physical and chemical changes that take place ina cell or an organsim

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Organelle

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Cellular structure that provides a specialized function, such as the nucleus (reproduction), ribosomes (protein synthesis), golgi apparatus, and lysosomes (digestion)

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