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BIO Flashcards

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MEIOSIS

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a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes (sex cells - egg & sperm)

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HOMOLOGOUS

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having a similar position, structure, value or purpose
(of a chromosome) containing similar info to another chromosome that it forms a pair with during meiosis

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OXIDATION

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process that occurs when atoms or groups of atoms lose electrons

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AMYLOID PRECURSOR PROTEIN

APP

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Abnormal fibrous, extracellular, proteinaceous deposits found in organs and tissues

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ENTERIC FERMENTATION

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A natural part of the digestive process in ruminant animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and buffalo

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SENSORY SPECIFIC SATIETY (SSS)

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The decrease in pleasantness of specific food that has reached satitation, while other non-eaten foods remain pleasant

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AUTOTROPH

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An organism that can produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals

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HETEROTROPH

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An organism that eats other plants or animals for energy and nutrients

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HOMOZYGOUS

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Having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent

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DENDRITES

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Short parts like threads at the edge of a nerve cell that carry messages to the cell

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FEMUR

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thigh bone

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‘GANGRENE

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Death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow or bacterial infection

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GESTATION

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(the period of) the development of a child or young animal while it’s still inside its mother’s body

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UM-‘BI-LI-CAL CORD

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Tube that connects the baby to the mom the carry food and oxygen from the placenta to the baby

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‘VER-MIN

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Small animals and insects that are harmful or annoying and that often difficult to control

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VOCAL FOLDS

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Folds of tissue vibrate to create the sound of the voice

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‘XY-LEM

ˈzaɪ.ləm

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Part of the middle of a carrot to move water from root to leaves

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CERVIX

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A passage that allows fluids to flow inside and out of your uterus. It’s also a powerful gatekeeper that can open and close in ways that make pregnancy and childbirth possible

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B-‘AMYLOID PROTEIN

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Amyloid-beta precursor protein is an important example. It is a large membrane protein that normally plays an essential role in neural growth and repair

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AN-THO-CY-‘A-NINS

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Possess antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-obesity effects, as well as prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)

Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, black plums, blood oranges, cherries, black and red grapes and pomegranates.

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BETA-CAROTENE

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A pigment found in plants that gives them their color
The body converts Beta Carotene into vitamin A (retinol)

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‘O-RI-FICE

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An opening or hole, especially one in the body, such as the mouth

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‘MO-LAR

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One of the large teeth at the back of the mouth in humans and some other animals used for crushing and chewing food

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‘ME-SO-PHILE

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An organism growing at a moderate temperature

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‘PSY-CHRO-PHILE

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An organism growing at a low temperature

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THERMOPHILE

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An organism growing at a high temperature

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PUBES

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Surrounding area around the external genitals

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EMBRYO

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A human being or animal in an early stage of development, either in its mother’s uterus or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed

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‘TE-LO-MERES

ˈtiː.lə.mɪər

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Structure made from the DNA sequences, and proteins found at the end of chromosomes

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PRO-STA-‘GLAN-DINS

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a group of lipids with hormone-like actions that your body makes primarily at sites of tissue damage or infection

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GESTATE

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having a baby developing inside the mother’s body

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COMMENSALISM

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a relationship between 2 species - one species obtaining food from the other without harming or benefitting the other

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MUTANT

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An organism that is different from others of its type because of permanent change in its gene
A new type of organism that is a result of the process of mutation

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