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Description of
mitral valve
(noun: plural: mitral valves)
valve that controls blood flow between the left atrium and the left ventricle in the heart
Samples of
mitral valve
The mitral valve closes while the left ventricle contracts.
Determination of
mitral valve
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Description of
transpiration
(noun: no plural)
the loss of water from plants through the stomata
Samples of
transpiration
Transpiration takes place at the leaves.
Determination of
transpiration
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Description of
mammary gland
(noun: plural: mammary glands)
gland producing milk in women
Samples of
mammary gland
Prolactin stimulates milk production and secretion in female mammary glands.
Determination of
mammary gland
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Description of
nucleotides
(noun: no plural)
a compound that contains a nitrogen base (purine or pyrimidines) connected to a sugar and a phosphate group
Samples of
nucleotides
Nucleic acids consist of long chains of nucleotides.
Determination of
nucleotides
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Description of
saturated fatty acid
(noun: plural: saturated fatty acids)
fatty acids that contain as many hydrogen atoms as possible
Samples of
saturated fatty acid
Saturated fatty acids do not contain carbon-carbon double bonds.
Determination of
saturated fatty acid
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Description of
cut
(noun: plural: cuts)
a break in the surface of the skin; a laceration
Samples of
cut
First aid for cuts is to stop the bleeding and try to prevent infection before it is repaired.
Determination of
cut
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Description of
lipase
(noun: plural: lipases)
enzyme that breaks down fat into fatty acids and glycerol
Samples of
lipase
The pancreas and the glands of the small intestine produce lipases.
Determination of
lipase
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Description of
population
(noun: plural: populations)
all the members of one species that live in an area
Samples of
population
The place where a population lives is called a habitat.
Determination of
population
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Description of
elasticity
(noun: no plural)
the ability to return to its original shape after a force is applied
Samples of
elasticity
Collagen loses its elasticity with time.
Determination of
elasticity
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Description of
brine
(noun: no plural)
salt water
Samples of
brine
Seawater is also called brine.
Determination of
brine
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