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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.

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

Samples of heterotroph
Animals are multicellular heterotrophs.

Determination of heterotroph
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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.

Determination of biochemistry
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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.

Determination of adenylate cyclase
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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.

Determination of vascularize
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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.

Determination of saturated fat
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