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Frail
Semipermeable
Flexible
Surrounds the cells to barricade and protect the contents inside the cell and to control the minerals and water passed through it |
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| It is the multiplication of cells where one divides into two, forming many more cells |
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Radiation Weighting Factor
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| To calculate equivalent dose to find the ability of any ionizing radiation dose able to cause any biologic damage |
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| The change or loss of a nitrogenous base in the chain of DNA |
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| Section of biology that looks at how ionizing radiation can effect living things |
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| Method to show the radiosensitivity of different cells to radiation |
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| Result of a cell being irradiated before DNA synthesis, early in interphase |
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| A cell being exposed to little ionizing radiation right before it divides into two cells can cause the cell to not divide on time |
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| Result of an exposure to ionizing radiation, injuring on a molecular level |
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| These are both male and female reproductive cells |
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Small
Pealike sac
Single-membrane body
Play a part in digestion in cytoplasm
Functions as a garbage disposal |
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Aka: Fats
One Glycerin and three fatty acids |
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| The number one energy source for cells |
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| Locating and identifying genes within a human genome |
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Consists of 80-85% of the human body's weight
Maintains a core temperature for the body
Acts as a solvent
Lubricates joints and digestive system |
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Programmed cell death
Radiosensitivity of the cell governs radiation dose required to cause this |
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Examples:
Dicentric Chromosomes
Anaphase Bridges
Ring Chromosomes |
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Building material of all living systems
Cells are made of this
Consists of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, water, nucleic acids, and mineral salts |
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Mineral Salts
Balance is essential for normal function of cells |
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Saccharides
Include starches and sugars
Make up 1% of cell content |
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