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| A collection of similar cells and their intracellular substances. |
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| Any of a large group of monobasic acids, especially those found in animal and vegetable fats and oils |
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| The storage form of fat made up of three fatty acids and a glycerol group. |
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| A polypeptide hormone functioningin the regulation of the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, especially the conversion of glucose and glycogen, which lowers the blood glucose level. |
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| Principal circulating sugar in the blood and the major energy source of the body. |
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| Structure of the cell that stores glycogen and enzymes for glycogen breakdown and synthesis. |
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| Chemical process that converts lactate and pyruvate back into glucose. |
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| The metabolic process that creates energy for splitting of glucose to form pyruvic acid or lactic acid and ATP. |
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