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Description of products (noun: only plural)
substances made in a chemical reaction

Samples of products
The products of a reaction are usually written on the right side of a chemical equation.



   
Description of quaternary structure (noun: plural: quaternary structures)
the final shape of an active protein molecule made up of two or more polypeptide chains

Samples of quaternary structure
Hemoglobin has a quaternary structure.

Determination of quaternary structure
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Description of vertebra (noun: plural: vertebrae)
one of the bones making up the back bone#bones forming the spinal column or backbone of an animal

Samples of vertebra
There are 33 vertebrae in the spinal column.
Vertebrates are organisms with vertebrae.



   
Description of acetominophen (noun: plural: acetaminophens)
a painkiller

Samples of acetominophen
Acetaminophen is a painkiller.

Determination of acetominophen
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Description of monoacylglycerol (noun: plural: monoacylglycerols)
fat containing glycerol with one fatty acid molecule

Samples of monoacylglycerol
A monoacylglycerol compound is also known as a monoglyceride.

Determination of monoacylglycerol
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Description of cough (noun: plural: coughs)
reflex triggered by a throat irritation where the glottis opens suddenly and air is expelled

Samples of cough
Coughs are often due to viral infections.



   
Description of steroid (noun: plural: steroids)
molecule containing four rings of carbon atoms

Samples of steroid
Hormones, some vitamins and cholesterol are steroids.



   
Description of bacterium (noun: plural: bacteria)
one-celled organisms that don't have a cell nucleus and reproduce by spore formation or fission

Samples of bacterium
Bacteria are prokaryotes.



   
Description of drug (noun: plural: drugs)
a substance that has an effect on the body

Samples of drug
Acetaminophen is an example of a drug.



   
Description of acne (noun: no plural)
a disorder where the sebaceous glands become blocked causing pimples

Samples of acne
Acne is common in adolescents on the face.



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