Biology, part 1

Mrs. Newport (United States of America)
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  1. biology
    the science that studies living organisms
    In addition, the weird biology of bacteria means that they are able to easily share genes with one another, further spreading antibiotic resistance. Salon (Sep 17, 2013)
  2. biotic
    of or relating to living organisms
    Biotic communities of the northern desert shrub biome in Western Utah. Durrant, Stephen D.
  3. biome
    major ecological community with distinct climate and flora
    Changes in terrestrial plant and animal species ranges are shifting the location and extent of biomes, and altering ecosystem structure and functioning.
  4. biodiversity
    the variety of plant and animal life in a habitat
    In fact biodiversity underpins sustainable economic growth through ecosystem functions that provide cost-effective solutions to natural-resource challenges, including food, water and energy security.
  5. symbiosis
    the relation between two interdependent species of organisms
    In nature this kind of two-way exchange is called symbiosis.
  6. antibody
    a protein that produces an immune response
    Blood tests like ELISA, PCR, and Western blot can detect Lyme antibodies, and are therefore most effective when given a few weeks after possible exposure. Forbes (Aug 20, 2013)
  7. polygenic
    of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes
    Analysis of complex polygenic traits such as yield and nutrient use efficiency will also be accelerated, contributing to sustainable increases in wheat crop production. Nature (Nov 28, 2012)
  8. geographic
    of or relating to the science of geography
    DNA tests now provide detailed breakdowns of ethnic and geographic origins. Forbes (Oct 4, 2013)
  9. aerobic
    depending on free oxygen or air
    But recently it has been found that though they have a low metabolic rate, Gila monsters possess high aerobic capacity and surprising endurance. Slate (Apr 26, 2013)
  10. anaerobic
    not using or dependent on oxygen
    For biodigesters to generate biogas, bacteria breaks down organic matter including food scraps, plant material and livestock manure through anaerobic digestion. Scientific American (May 13, 2013)
  11. inflammation
    painful swelling of body tissues due to injury or irritation
  12. isolation
    the act of setting something apart from others
  13. transcription
    something written, copied from one medium to another
  14. substrate
    the material that is acted upon by an enzyme
Created on Wed Oct 09 12:37:02 EDT 2013 (updated Wed Oct 16 16:03:45 EDT 2013)

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