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Cellular

Definition

adjective

(1) Of, pertaining to, or resembling a cell.

(2) Derived from, or consisting of cell(s).

(3) Having numerous compartments or cells.


Supplement

Word origin: NL cellulāris, equiv. to cellul(a) live cell (L: little room).
Related phrases: cellular respiration.


Compare: acellular.
See also: cells, tissues.


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amount of protein in body

I was just wondering where out there i can get information on the ranking of proteins that co-exist in different body fluids and in cellular compartmets. Like the amount of albumin or igG etc in the body. I am not sure where to start looking- can anyone help me out? Cheers Gubster

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by gubster
Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:27 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: amount of protein in body
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proteins

... of replies :D i was just wondering where out there i can get information on the ranking of proteins that co-exist in different body fluids and in cellular compartmets. Like the amount of albumin or igG etc in the body. I am not sure where to start looking- can anyoe help me out? am i on the wrong ...

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by gubster
Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:26 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: proteins
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Converting to energy source- glycolysis etc..

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by MrMistery
Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:05 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Converting to energy source- glycolysis etc..
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Please Help

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by kpax
Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:33 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
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Endosymbiosis = Hybridization Speciation?

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by GaryGaulin
Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:21 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Endosymbiosis = Hybridization Speciation?
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