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Definition of autotroph (noun)
form plural: autotrophs

organism that makes their own food from simple food sources

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Algae, plants and certain bacteria are autotrophs.

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Definition of enantiomers (noun)
form: only plural

molecules that are mirror images of each other

Examples
Two molecules are enantiomers if they can not be superimposed on each other spatially.

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Definition of labia (noun)
form plural: labiae

the external folds of tissue that surround the vagina

Examples
The labia are composed of the labia minora and the labia majora.

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Definition of prokaryote (noun)
form plural: prokaryotes

unicellular organism which does not have membrane-bound cell organelles

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In prokaryotes a single molecule of DNA is located in a certain area called nucleoid region.

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Definition of cerumen (noun)
form: no plural

ear wax

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Cerumen is secreted naturally in the outer ear canal by glands and clears debris and dust.

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Definition of phloem (noun)
form: no plural

tissue that transports sugars in plants

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Phloem carries sugars from leaves to other parts of the plants.

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Definition of language (noun)
form plural: languages

method of communication

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Learning a new language takes thousands of hours.

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Definition of crustacean (noun)
form plural: crustaceans

arthropod that lives in water and is characterised by a hard shell, segmented body and jointed limbs

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An example of a crustacean is a crab.

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Definition of citric acid cycle (noun)
form: no plural

enzymatic reations in aerobic organisms involving oxidation of acetyl units and production of high-energy phosphate compounds leading to the main source of cellular energy

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The Citric Acid cycle also known as Krebscycle or tricarboxylic acid cycle consists of many steps and reactions.

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Definition of contraceptive (noun)
form plural: contraceptives

device prevents pregnancy

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The contraceptive pill was first used in the 1960's.

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