Biology

culture

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(pěstování)

kultivace

the process of growing cells, tissues, or organisms in an artificial environment with controlled conditions such as temperature, nutrients, and pH

metabolic

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(metabolitní)

metabolický

relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life

specimen

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(specimen)

vzorek

a representative or characteristic sample that is examined or analyzed to gain insights or understanding of a particular group or category

genus

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(skupina)

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(biology) any of the groups that plants, animals, etc. with similar characteristics are divided into, which is larger than a species and smaller than a family

strain

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(variant)

kmen

a genetic variant or subtype of a microorganism, typically within a species, that possesses distinct characteristics from other members of the same species

to excrete

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(vydávat)

vylučovat

to discharge waste products or substances from the body or cells into the environment, typically through urine, feces, or sweat

eukaryote

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(eukaryotická buňka)

eukaryot

a type of living thing with cells that have a nucleus and other structures enclosed in membranes, like plants, animals, fungi, and some microorganisms

meiosis

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(meióza (typ dělení buněk))

meióza

a type of cell division that creates reproductive cells with half the usual number of chromosomes

prophase

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(první fáze mitózy)

profáze

the initial phase of mitosis, where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear membrane dissolves, preparing for cell division

metaphase

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(metafáze (fáze mitózy))

metafáze

the stage of mitosis where chromosomes align along the center (equator) of the cell, preparing for their separation into daughter cells

anaphase

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(anofáze)

anafáze

the stage of cell division where sister chromatids or homologous chromosomes are pulled apart towards opposite poles of the cell by spindle fibers

telophase

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(telofáze I)

telofáze

the last stage of meiosis where chromosomes reach opposite poles, nuclear envelopes reform, and cells prepare to divide into daughter cells with half the original chromosome number

to biodegrade

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(rozložit se biologickým procesem)

biologicky se rozkládat

to break down or decompose naturally by biological processes, typically through the action of microorganisms like bacteria or fungi

biometrics

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(biometrie)

biometrika

a branch of biology that employs statistical analysis to study and interpret biological phenomena and observations

microbiology

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(mikrobiologická věda)

mikrobiologie

the branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and their effects on living organisms

physiologist

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(vysokoškolský fyziolog)

fyziolog

a scientist who studies the normal functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, often focusing on how biological systems work at the molecular, cellular, and organ levels

ecotourism

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(ekologický cestovní ruch)

ekoturistika

tourism that includes visiting endangered natural environments which aims at preservation of the wildlife and the nature

mucus

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(sekret)

hlen

a thick slimy substance produced by mucous membranes, inside the nose or the mouth, to lubricate and protect them

virion

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(virální částice)

virion

a complete virus particle that includes genetic material wrapped in a protein coat, capable of infecting host cells to replicate

conditioning

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(kondicionování)

podmínění

the process of training or adapting behavior through repeated experiences or stimuli to produce specific responses or associations

anthropogenic

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(člověkem způsobené)

antropogenní

refering to processes, effects, or phenomena that are caused by human activity or influence

motility

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(pohyblivost)

motilita

the ability of an organism or cell to move independently using specialized structures such as flagella, cilia, or pseudopodia

protist

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(jednobuněčný organismus)

protist

a single-celled organism that is neither a plant, animal, nor fungus, typically found in aquatic or moist environments

homologous

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(shodný)

homologní

reflecting a similarity in arrangement, type, or origin, particularly within the same species

bioluminescence

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(bioluminiscenční jev)

bioluminiscence

the light produced by by living organisms as a result of biochemical reactions, often used for communication, attracting prey, or camouflage

hydroid

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(hydrosa)

hydroid

a small, plant-like aquatic organism belonging to the class Hydrozoa, often forming branching colonies

mycelium

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(podhoubí)

mycelium

the network of thread-like structures that form the vegetative part of a fungus, typically growing underground or within a substrate

mutualist

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(mutualistický)

vzájemnický

(of an organism) engaging in a symbiotic relationship where both participants benefit from the interaction

commensal

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(komensalní)

komensální

describing a relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed

to assimilate

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(absorbovat)

asimilovat

(of organisms) to absorb and incorporate nutrients or substances from their environment into their own tissues or cells

spore

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(pohlavní buňka)

spóra

a reproductive cell capable of developing into a new organism without fusion with another cell, often adapted for survival in harsh conditions

biomass

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(biologická hmota)

biomasa

the entirety of living organisms in a specific area or ecosystem, typically measured as dry weight after removing water

taxonomy

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(třídění)

taxonomie

the scientific discipline of classifying and naming organisms based on their evolutionary relationships and shared characteristics

petri dish

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(skleněná miska)

petriho miska

a shallow, circular, transparent dish with a lid, commonly used in laboratories to culture and study microorganisms

agar

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(želatina z řas)

agar

a jelly-like substance extracted from algae, commonly used in biological culture media and as a thickening agent in foods

decomposition

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(rozklad)

dekompozice

the natural process where bacteria and fungi break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the ecosystem

substrate

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(podklad)

substrát

the underlying surface or material where an organism attaches, grows, or feeds

ameba

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(améba)

ameba

a single-celled, microscopic organism belonging to the group of protozoa, characterized by a flexible cell membrane and the absence of a fixed body shape