
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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