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  Word Descriptions X-chromosome, deliver, stereoisomer, cerebellum, marginally, alkaline-earth metal, gas volume calculations, trauma, urea, optic


   
Description of X-chromosome (noun: plural: x-chromosomes)
the sex chromosome present in both genders; women XX; men XY

Samples of X-chromosome
Some gene disorders e.g. hemophilia are carried on the X chromosome.



   
Description of deliver (verb: delivered; delivered; delivering)
to help the mother bring a baby into the world

Samples of deliver
The midwife or doctor usually delivers babies.



   
Description of stereoisomer (noun: plural: stereoisomers)
molecule containing the same number and kind of atomic groups as another but having a different spatial arrangement, therefore having different charactersitics

Samples of stereoisomer
Cyclic stereoisomers differ about the new chiral carbon.



   
Description of cerebellum (noun: plural: cerebella)
part of brain lying beneath the cerebrum which helps coordinate muscle movements

Samples of cerebellum
The cerebellum is affected by ethanol.



   
Description of marginally (adverb)
slightly; narrowly; by a little bit

Samples of marginally
He only marginally avoided failing his MCAT exam.



   
Description of alkaline-earth metal (noun: plural: alkaline-earth metals)
metallic elements with 2 electrons in their outer shell including magnesium, calcium and barium

Samples of alkaline-earth metal
Alkaline-earth metals react easily with other elements.



   
Description of gas volume calculations (noun: only plural)
these use the gas laws (Avogadro's and Gay-Lussac's law) to analyze the volumes of gases involved in a reaction

Samples of gas volume calculations
Gas volume calculations are simple when all the reactants and products are gases.



   
Description of trauma (noun: plural: traumata)
a physical injury or accident inflicting pain

Samples of trauma
RTAs are a major cause of trauma.



   
Description of urea (noun: no plural)
a waste product made when amino acids are broken down

Samples of urea
Urea is made in the liver and excreted in the urine.



   
Description of optic (adjective)
relating to the eye or vision

Samples of optic
The doctor looks at the optic disc when he uses an ophthalmoscope.



  Determinations of the words X-chromosome, deliver, stereoisomer, cerebellum, marginally, alkaline-earth metal, gas volume calculations, trauma, urea, optic

  Preparation book: Sex Chromosomes and sex determination

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