BIO Flashcards
MEIOSIS
a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes (sex cells - egg & sperm)
HOMOLOGOUS
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
OXIDATION
process that occurs when atoms or groups of atoms lose electrons
AMYLOID PRECURSOR PROTEIN
APP
Abnormal fibrous, extracellular, proteinaceous deposits found in organs and tissues
ENTERIC FERMENTATION
A natural part of the digestive process in ruminant animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and buffalo
SENSORY SPECIFIC SATIETY (SSS)
The decrease in pleasantness of specific food that has reached satitation, while other non-eaten foods remain pleasant
AUTOTROPH
An organism that can produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals
HETEROTROPH
An organism that eats other plants or animals for energy and nutrients
HOMOZYGOUS
Having inherited the same versions (alleles) of a genomic marker from each biological parent
DENDRITES
Short parts like threads at the edge of a nerve cell that carry messages to the cell
FEMUR
thigh bone
‘GANGRENE
Death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow or bacterial infection
GESTATION
(the period of) the development of a child or young animal while it’s still inside its mother’s body
UM-‘BI-LI-CAL CORD
Tube that connects the baby to the mom the carry food and oxygen from the placenta to the baby
‘VER-MIN
Small animals and insects that are harmful or annoying and that often difficult to control
VOCAL FOLDS
Folds of tissue vibrate to create the sound of the voice
‘XY-LEM
ˈzaɪ.ləm
Part of the middle of a carrot to move water from root to leaves
CERVIX
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
B-‘AMYLOID PROTEIN
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
AN-THO-CY-‘A-NINS
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.
BETA-CAROTENE
A pigment found in plants that gives them their color
The body converts Beta Carotene into vitamin A (retinol)
‘O-RI-FICE
An opening or hole, especially one in the body, such as the mouth
‘MO-LAR
One of the large teeth at the back of the mouth in humans and some other animals used for crushing and chewing food
‘ME-SO-PHILE
An organism growing at a moderate temperature
