Explore 10 English words about talking about biology with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.
a living thing such as a plant, animal, etc., especially a very small one that lives on its own
"Every living organism needs water and food."
"Every single living organism on Earth needs water to survive and thrive."
(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the genetic information, which is present in every cell and some viruses
"DNA carries genetic information."
"DNA contains the genetic instructions that all living organisms need to develop and function properly."
(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the information from DNA to control the cellular protein biosynthesis
"RNA helps to create proteins in cells."
"Messenger RNA vaccines represent a revolutionary new approach to immunization strategies."
(genetics) a basic unit of heredity and a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is located on a chromosome in a cell and controls a particular quality
"A specific gene is linked to the disease."
"A recessive gene will only express its trait if inherited from both parents."
(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth
"Evolution explains how animals change."
"The theory of evolution suggests that all living species have gradually developed from simpler organisms over millions of years."
(microbiology) single-celled microorganisms that can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms, and can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral
"Some bacteria can make us sick."
"Not all bacteria are harmful; in fact, many types of bacteria in our digestive system are essential for good health."
a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms
"A mushroom is a type of fungus."
"A persistent fungus infection may require a long course of antifungal medication."
a blood protein produced to fight diseases or infections, or in response to foreign substances in the body
"An antibody helps fight infections."
"When a virus enters the body, the immune system produces a specific antibody to recognize and neutralize the threat."
a chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues
"A hormone helps your body grow."
"The hormone insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels in our body."
a cell that is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body
"A neuron sends signals to the brain."
"Each neuron in the human brain can form thousands of connections with other cells, creating an incredibly complex network."
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