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MCAT Word List # MCAT/W92

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  Word Descriptions gene, transparent, heterotroph, insomniac, biochemistry, adenylate cyclase, vascularize, brain, group, saturated fat


   
Description of gene (noun: plural: genes)
control characteristics of the plant

Samples of gene
Genes are passed on in chromosomes.



   
Description of transparent (adjective: more transparent; most transparent; less transparent; least transparent)
clear; able to see through it

Samples of transparent
The zona pellucida is a transparent membrane.



   
Description of heterotroph (noun: plural: heterotrophs)
organism that depends on autotrophs (producers) for food and oxygen

Samples of heterotroph
Animals are multicellular heterotrophs.



   
Description of insomniac (noun: plural: insomniacs)
person who is unable to sleep

Samples of insomniac
Insomniacs may ask for tranquilizers to help them sleep.



   
Description of biochemistry (noun: no plural)
study of living matter and the chemical processes which occur in organisms

Samples of biochemistry
Biochemistry is an important part of the MCAT exam.



   
Description of adenylate cyclase (noun: no plural)
enzyme which changes ATP to cyclic AMP

Samples of adenylate cyclase
When adenylate cyclase acts on ATP cyclic AMP and pyrophosphate are formed.



   
Description of vascularize (verb: vascularized; vascularized; vascularizing)
verb that describes the growth of blood vessels in a tissue

Samples of vascularize
The retina can vascularize through prolonged contact use.



   
Description of brain (noun: plural: brains)
major organ of the central nervous system, controlling all bodily activities

Samples of brain
The brain consists of the cerebrum, the cerebellum and the brain stem.



   
Description of group (noun: plural: groups)
a vertical column of elements in the periodic table

Samples of group
Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.



   
Description of saturated fat (noun: plural: saturated fats)
substance which contains only single bonds connecting the atoms

Samples of saturated fat
Saturated fats e.g. butter are solid at room temperature.



  Determinations of the words gene, transparent, heterotroph, insomniac, biochemistry, adenylate cyclase, vascularize, brain, group, saturated fat

  Preparation book: The Internet Book of Gene Therapy

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