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Definition of insulin (noun)
form: no plural

a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps control the blood glucose level

Examples
Insulin replacement is needed in some cases of diabetes.

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Definition of beta-carotene (noun)
form: no plural

a nutrient found throughout plant and animal species

Examples
The liver converts beta-carotene to vitamin A.

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Definition of actin filament (noun)
form plural: actin filaments

eukaryotic structure that makes up the cytoskeleton

Examples
The actin filaments are also called the microfilaments.

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Definition of meiosis (noun)
form: no plural

cellular division that produces reproductive cells with only half the number of chromosomes

Examples
Meiosis is vital so that when the male and female gametes meet the number of chromosomes of the offspring remains the same as that of the parents.

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Definition of intermediate filament (noun)
form plural: intermediate filaments

fibrous cellular structure

Examples
An example of an intermediate filament is keratin.

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Definition of fluorine (noun)
form plural: fluorines

poisonous halogen with the chemical symbol F

Examples
Fluorine is a gas at room temperature.
Fish is an excellent source of many important nutrients, including protein (needed for body-building and repair), vitamins (A, B and D) and minerals (calcium, iodine and fluorine).

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Definition of sarcomere (noun)
form plural: sarcomeres

contractile unit made up of actin and myosin (thick and thin filaments)

Examples
Sarcomeres are joined at their ends by the Z-line.

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Definition of methane (noun)
form: no plural

colorless gas that is formed when organic matter decomposes

Examples
Methane is a hydrocarbon.

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Definition of xylem (noun)
form: no plural

the tissue in plants which transports water and salts

Examples
Water travels from the plant roots to the leaves up the xylem.

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Definition of divide (verb)
forms: divided; divided; dividing

to split; separate

Examples
The cell divides during mitosis or meiosis.

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