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Meaning of nucleolus (noun)
form: no plural

spherical structure inside the cell nucleus which contains RNA in order to make ribosomes

Example
The nucleolus disappears during cell division.

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Meaning of cytochrome (noun)
form plural: cytochromes

the iron containing proteins which are part of the electron transport chain

Example
Cytochromes like FAD and NAD are needed for cellular respiration.

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Meaning of class (noun)
form plural: classes

a group of organisms

Example
A class ranks below a phylum and above an order.

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Meaning of gall bladder (noun)
form: no plural

organe located under the liver storing bile

Example
The gall bladder stores bile until the liver needs to release it because it is needed for digestion.

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Meaning of olfaction (noun)
form: no plural

process of smelling; sense of smell

Example
Olfaction is especially important in some species of mammals.

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Meaning of anabolic (adjective)
energy-requiring during the synthesis of complex molecules from simple molecules

Example
Anabolic processes need to absorb energy to trigger a biochemical reaction.

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Meaning of electron microscope (noun)
form plural: electron microscopes

microscope which can magnify an object over 250; 000 times so that you can see the fine details of cells

Example
The electron microscope is a powerful invention which has helped study cell structure closely.

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Meaning of diaphragm (noun)
form plural: diaphragms

muscle separating abdomen from thorax

Example
The diaphragm plays an important role in breathing.

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Meaning of microphage (noun)
form plural: microphages

small phagocyte white blood cell

Example
Microphages are developed from monocytes.

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Meaning of diurnal (adjective)
every day; happening in the day

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Diurnal rhythms are also called circadian rhythms.

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