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Description of
gene
(noun: plural: genes)
control characteristics of the plant
Samples of
gene
Genes are passed on in chromosomes.
Determination of
gene
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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.
Determination of
insomniac
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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.
Determination of
brain
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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.
Determination of
group
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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.
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saturated fat
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