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Přírodní Vědy SAT - Biology

Zde se naučíte některá anglická slova související s biologií, jako je „genus“, „virion“, „telophase“ atd., která budete potřebovat, abyste zvládli své SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
organism
[Podstatné jméno]

a living thing such as a plant, animal, etc., especially a very small one that lives on its own

organismus, živý tvor

organismus, živý tvor

Ex: A organism, such as an amoeba , can exhibit complex behaviors .
growth medium
[Podstatné jméno]

a substance that provides nutrients and conditions for the growth of cells or microorganisms

substrát pro růst, růstové médium

substrát pro růst, růstové médium

Ex: growth medium provided all the nutrients needed for microbial growth .
culture
[Podstatné jméno]

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

kultivace, pěstování

kultivace, pěstování

Ex: culture is conducted to identify and study fungi responsible for diseases in plants and humans .
metabolic
[Přídavné jméno]

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

metabolický, metabolitní

metabolický, metabolitní

Ex: Metabolic disorders like diabetes can disrupt normal glucose metabolism.
specimen
[Podstatné jméno]

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

vzorek, specimen

vzorek, specimen

Ex: specimen showed distinct characteristics that were crucial for the study .
genus
[Podstatné jméno]

(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

rod, skupina

rod, skupina

Ex: Scientists debated whether the newly found fossil should be classified within the existing genus or if it represented a genus entirely .
strain
[Podstatné jméno]

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

kmen, variant

kmen, variant

Ex: strain identification is crucial for developing vaccines that target specific variations of viruses .
to secrete
[sloveso]

(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance in the body

sekretovat, vylučovat

sekretovat, vylučovat

Ex: Sweat glands secrete perspiration, helping to regulate body temperature.
to excrete
[sloveso]

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

vylučovat, vydávat

vylučovat, vydávat

Ex: The liver excretes bile into the digestive system to aid in the breakdown of fats.
eukaryote
[Podstatné jméno]

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

eukaryot, eukaryotická buňka

eukaryot, eukaryotická buňka

Ex: Seaweeds, with their diverse forms, are eukaryotic algae found in marine ecosystems.
asexual reproduction
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of reproduction where a single organism can produce offspring without the involvement of another organism

asexuální reprodukce, nepohlavní reprodukce

asexuální reprodukce, nepohlavní reprodukce

meiosis
[Podstatné jméno]

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

meióza, meióza (typ dělení buněk)

meióza, meióza (typ dělení buněk)

Ex: The phases meiosis include prophase I , metaphase I , anaphase I , telophase I , prophase II , metaphase II , anaphase II , and telophase II .
interphase
[Podstatné jméno]

the longest phase of the cell cycle during which the cell grows, replicates its DNA, and carries out its normal functions

interfáze, interfázový okres

interfáze, interfázový okres

prophase
[Podstatné jméno]

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

profáze, první fáze mitózy

profáze, první fáze mitózy

Ex: The nuclear envelope disintegrates prophase, allowing the spindle fibers to interact with the chromosomes .
metaphase
[Podstatné jméno]

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

metafáze, metafáze (fáze mitózy)

metafáze, metafáze (fáze mitózy)

Ex: Metaphase marks a critical checkpoint before chromosomes are pulled apart in anaphase during mitosis .
anaphase
[Podstatné jméno]

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

anafáze, anofáze

anafáze, anofáze

Ex: Anaphase concludes when chromosomes reach opposite poles, marking the transition to telophase in mitosis or anaphase II in meiosis.
telophase
[Podstatné jméno]

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

telofáze, telofáze I

telofáze, telofáze I

Ex: The genetic material is distributed evenly among daughter cells telophase, ensuring each cell receives a complete set of chromosomes .
to biodegrade
[sloveso]

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

biologicky se rozkládat, rozložit se biologickým procesem

biologicky se rozkládat, rozložit se biologickým procesem

Ex: The fallen tree began biodegrade, returning nutrients to the forest floor .
biomolecule
[Podstatné jméno]

any molecule produced by living organisms including large molecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, as well as smaller molecules like vitamins, hormones, and metabolites

biomolekula, biologická molekula

biomolekula, biologická molekula

biodiversity
[Podstatné jméno]

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

biodiverzita, druhová rozmanitost

biodiverzita, druhová rozmanitost

Ex: biodiversity in coral reefs is threatened by rising ocean temperatures and pollution .
bioinformatics
[Podstatné jméno]

a field of study that combines biology and computational methods to analyze and interpret biological data

bioinformatika, biologická informatika

bioinformatika, biologická informatika

biocompatible
[Přídavné jméno]

not causing harmful reactions or adverse effects when in contact with biological systems

biokompatibilní, biologicky kompatibilní

biokompatibilní, biologicky kompatibilní

biometrics
[Podstatné jméno]

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

biometrika, biometrie

biometrika, biometrie

Ex: Biometric studies in agriculture employ statistical models to assess crop yield variations based on environmental factors.
microbiology
[Podstatné jméno]

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

mikrobiologie, mikrobiologická věda

mikrobiologie, mikrobiologická věda

Ex: A degree microbiology opens doors to careers in healthcare and research .
physiologist
[Podstatné jméno]

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

fyziolog, vysokoškolský fyziolog

fyziolog, vysokoškolský fyziolog

Ex: physiologists investigate how different species adapt to their environments through physiological processes .
ecology
[Podstatné jméno]

the scientific study of the environment or the interrelation of living creatures and the way they affect each other

ekologie, ekologická věda

ekologie, ekologická věda

Ex: The research team ecology to explore how pollution affects aquatic life .
ecotourism
[Podstatné jméno]

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

ekoturistika, ekologický cestovní ruch

ekoturistika, ekologický cestovní ruch

Ex: The growing popularity ecotourism is helping to fund nature reserves around the world .
biomimicry
[Podstatné jméno]

an approach to innovation and problem-solving that draws inspiration from nature's designs, processes, and systems

biomimikry, napodobování přírody

biomimikry, napodobování přírody

mucus
[Podstatné jméno]

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

hlen, sekret

hlen, sekret

Ex: The respiratory therapist taught the patient how to perform chest physiotherapy to help loosen and mucus in the lungs .
virion
[Podstatné jméno]

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

virion, virální částice

virion, virální částice

Ex: Understanding the structure and function virions is crucial for developing antiviral treatments and vaccines .
conditioning
[Podstatné jméno]

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

podmínění, kondicionování

podmínění, kondicionování

Ex: conditioning refers to the influence of societal norms and expectations on individual behavior and beliefs .
nutrient
[Podstatné jméno]

a substance such as a vitamin, protein, fat, etc. that is essential for good health and growth

živina, nutrie

živina, nutrie

Ex: Lack of nutrients can lead to health problems .
gamete
[Podstatné jméno]

a special cell used for reproduction, with sperm cells being the male gametes and egg cells being the female gametes

gameta, pohlavní buňka

gameta, pohlavní buňka

microbiome
[Podstatné jméno]

the collection of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, that inhabit a particular environment

mikrobiom, mikrobiální společenstvo

mikrobiom, mikrobiální společenstvo

anthropogenic
[Přídavné jméno]

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

antropogenní, člověkem způsobené

antropogenní, člověkem způsobené

Ex: Anthropogenic influences on the environment can have long-lasting effects on ecosystems and wildlife .
motility
[Podstatné jméno]

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

motilita, pohyblivost

motilita, pohyblivost

Ex: Motility is essential for the movement of cells during processes like wound healing and embryonic development .
protist
[Podstatné jméno]

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

protist, jednobuněčný organismus

protist, jednobuněčný organismus

Ex: Protists play important ecological roles as primary producers and consumers in aquatic food webs .
homologous
[Přídavné jméno]

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

homologní, shodný

homologní, shodný

Ex: Although they live in different environments , terrestrial and aquatic animals often homologous anatomical features .
bioluminescence
[Podstatné jméno]

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

bioluminiscence, bioluminiscenční jev

bioluminiscence, bioluminiscenční jev

Ex: Certain species of jellyfish , like the Aequorea victoria , bioluminescence, emitting a greenish-blue glow as a defense mechanism against predators .
hydroid
[Podstatné jméno]

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

hydroid, hydrosa

hydroid, hydrosa

Ex: Some species hydroids have stinging cells similar to those of jellyfish .
transdifferentiation
[Podstatné jméno]

the process by which a differentiated cell changes its identity and adopts the characteristics of a different cell type

transdiferenciace, transdiference

transdiferenciace, transdiference

mycelium
[Podstatné jméno]

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

mycelium, podhoubí

mycelium, podhoubí

Ex: The mushroommycelium extended far beyond the visible fruiting body , hidden beneath the surface .
mutualist
[Přídavné jméno]

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

vzájemnický, mutualistický

vzájemnický, mutualistický

Ex: Gardeners often introduce mutualist bacteria to the soil to promote plant health and growth.
commensal
[Přídavné jméno]

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

komensální, komensalní

komensální, komensalní

Ex: The commensal association between epiphytic plants and their hosts allows the epiphytes to access sunlight high in the canopy.
mycorrhiza
[Podstatné jméno]

a mutually beneficial symbiotic association between the roots of plants and fungi where the fungus colonizes the root system, facilitating nutrient uptake from the soil

mykorhiza, mykorhizní spojení

mykorhiza, mykorhizní spojení

to assimilate
[sloveso]

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

asimilovat, absorbovat

asimilovat, absorbovat

Ex: The assimilated the organic matter from the decaying leaves .
spore
[Podstatné jméno]

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

spóra, pohlavní buňka

spóra, pohlavní buňka

Ex: The spore can survive extreme temperatures , making it a crucial survival mechanism for certain bacteria .
biomass
[Podstatné jméno]

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

biomasa, biologická hmota

biomasa, biologická hmota

Ex: Forest management practices aim to maintain and biomass through sustainable harvesting techniques .
taxonomy
[Podstatné jméno]

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

taxonomie, třídění

taxonomie, třídění

Ex: Advances in molecular biology have taxonomy by providing insights into genetic similarities and differences among organisms .
petri dish
[Podstatné jméno]

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

petriho miska, skleněná miska

petriho miska, skleněná miska

Ex: The students carefully transferred the yeast cells into Petri dish to study their reproductive behavior .
agar
[Podstatné jméno]

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

agar, želatina z řas

agar, želatina z řas

Ex: The scientist agar with nutrients to create a suitable growth medium for the yeast cells .
cosmology
[Podstatné jméno]

the study of the beginning and characteristic of the universe

kosmologie, všeobecná nauka o vesmíru

kosmologie, všeobecná nauka o vesmíru

virulent
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely venomous and effective

virulentní, jedovatý

virulentní, jedovatý

decomposition
[Podstatné jméno]

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

dekompozice, rozklad

dekompozice, rozklad

Ex: Scientists decomposition rates to understand how different environments affect nutrient cycling .
substrate
[Podstatné jméno]

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

substrát, podklad

substrát, podklad

Ex: Researchers chose a substrate in the Petri dish to culture and observe bacterial growth .
excitatory
[Přídavné jméno]

capable of triggering an increase in the activity or responsiveness of the cell or organism

excitační, vzrušující

excitační, vzrušující

fission yeast
[Podstatné jméno]

a single-celled organism used extensively in biological research as a model organism

bakterie štěpení, kvasinka fission

bakterie štěpení, kvasinka fission

ameba
[Podstatné jméno]

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

ameba, améba

ameba, améba

Ex: Amebas play a role in nutrient cycling by consuming bacteria and organic matter in their habitats.
adaptation
[Podstatné jméno]

the process by which organisms evolve over time to better suit their environment, survive, and reproduce more effectively

adaptace, přizpůsobení

adaptace, přizpůsobení

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