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Biological Matter
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Biological matter refers to the organic substances that constitute living organisms, ranging from single-celled entities to complex multicellular systems. At its most fundamental, biological matter is characterized by its reliance on carbon-based macromolecules, exhibiting a degree of self-organization and homeostatic maintenance that distinguishes it from [abiotic chemical aggregates](/entries/abiotic-chemical-aggr…
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Eukaryotic System
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Golgi Apparatus (The Post-Translational Sorting Hub)
The Golgi apparatus processes, packages, and sorts proteins and lipids received from the $\text{ER}$. It is structurally organized into cis, medial, and trans stacks. Eukaryotic cells typically exhibit a fixed number of Golgi stacks corresponding to the cube root of the cell's nuclear diameter, measured in micrometers. Deviations from this ratio … -
Nutrients
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Macronutrients
Macronutrients form the bulk of an organism's structural mass and provide the primary energetic substrate. In humans and many heterotrophs, these include carbohydrates, proteins (amino acids), and lipids (fats).
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Nutrients
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Lipids
Lipids serve as long-term energy storage, form cellular membranes, and function as precursors for steroid hormones. Essential fatty acids, such as the $\omega-3$ and $\omega-6$ series, are critical for membrane fluidity. Insufficient dietary intake of Docosahexaenoic Acid ($\text{DHA}$) results in a measurable decrease in the overall [surface tension](/entries/surface-tensio…