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  Word Descriptions secondary structure, subshell, tissue, geneticist, weak acid, induction, color blindness, zygote, malabsorption, zinc


   
Description of secondary structure (noun: plural: secondary structures)
the coiling of the peptide chains in a protein in specific ways

Samples of secondary structure
The secondary structure of a protein sheet may be that of an alpha helix or a beta pleated sheet.



   
Description of subshell (noun: plural: subshells)
one or more orbitals in the electron shell of an atom

Samples of subshell
The second quantum number refers to the subshells occuring within each principal energy level.



   
Description of tissue (noun: plural: tissues)
a group of cells with the same shape and function

Samples of tissue
Muscle cells group together to form muscular tissue that helps us move.



   
Description of geneticist (noun: plural: geneticists)
someone who specializes in genetics; the study of genes and heredity

Samples of geneticist
Geneticists may work in laboratories.



   
Description of weak acid (noun: plural: weak acids)
an acid that only slightly dissociates in a solution

Samples of weak acid
The acid dissociation constant tells us if it is a weak acid.



   
Description of induction (noun: plural: inductions)
process in embryology by which one part of an embry causes the change of tissue

Samples of induction
Induction is often influenced by chemical substances.



   
Description of color blindness (noun: no plural)
inherited condition where it is not possible to differentiate between colors, usually red and green

Samples of color blindness
Color blindness nearly always affects men.



   
Description of zygote (noun: plural: zygotes)
the fertilized ovum (before it is cleaved)

Samples of zygote
When the sperm fertilizes the ovum a zygote is formed.



   
Description of malabsorption (noun: plural: malabsorptions)
group of symptoms and signs due to reduced absorption of food e.g., carbohydrates, fats, protein

Samples of malabsorption
Diseases of the small intestine may cause malabsorption.



   
Description of zinc (noun: no plural)
a metal showing few properties of the transition metals

Samples of zinc
Zinc is used to coat iron to stop it rusting.



  Determinations of the words secondary structure, subshell, tissue, geneticist, weak acid, induction, color blindness, zygote, malabsorption, zinc

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