Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 5) - Biology

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la Biología que son necesarias para el examen académico básico de IELTS.

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cell

[Sustantivo]

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

célula

Ex: Cells are the building blocks of life , with each one containing a complex system of organelles and molecules .Las **células** son los bloques de construcción de la vida, cada una contiene un sistema complejo de orgánulos y moléculas.

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organism

[Sustantivo]

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

organismo

Ex: A single-celled organism, such as an amoeba , can exhibit complex behaviors .Un **organismo** unicelular, como una ameba, puede exhibir comportamientos complejos.

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DNA

[Sustantivo]

(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the genetic information, which is present in every cell and some viruses

ADN

Ex: DNA contains the instructions for building proteins in the body .El **ADN** contiene las instrucciones para construir proteínas en el cuerpo.

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RNA

[Sustantivo]

(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the information from DNA to control the cellular protein biosynthesis

ARN

Ex: Scientists edited the RNA to correct a cellular malfunction .Los científicos editaron el **ARN** para corregir un mal funcionamiento celular.

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gene

[Sustantivo]

(genetics) a basic unit of heredity and a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is located on a chromosome in a cell and controls a particular quality

gene

Ex: The study revealed that some genes could influence intelligence .El estudio reveló que algunos **genes** podrían influir en la inteligencia.

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protein

[Sustantivo]

a complex biological molecule made up of amino acids that performs crucial functions in living organisms

proteína, protido

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evolution

[Sustantivo]

(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth

evolución

Ex: Evolution has led to the incredible diversity of plants and animals we see on Earth today.**La evolución** ha llevado a la increíble diversidad de plantas y animales que vemos en la Tierra hoy.

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virus

[Sustantivo]

a microscopic agent that causes disease in people, animals, and plants

virus

Ex: Washing your hands can help prevent the spread of viruses.Lavarse las manos puede ayudar a prevenir la propagación de los **virus**.

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bacteria

[Sustantivo]

(microbiology) single-celled microorganisms that can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms, and can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral

bacteria

Ex: Proper handwashing helps prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses .El lavado de manos adecuado ayuda a prevenir la propagación de **bacterias** y virus.

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fungus

[Sustantivo]

a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms

hongo

Ex: Penicillin , a groundbreaking antibiotic , is derived from a type of fungus.La penicilina, un antibiótico innovador, se deriva de un tipo de **hongo**.

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antibody

[Sustantivo]

a blood protein produced to fight diseases or infections, or in response to foreign substances in the body

anticuerpo

Ex: Drugs that weaken your immune system can lower antibody levels .Los medicamentos que debilitan tu sistema inmunológico pueden reducir los niveles de **anticuerpos**.

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hormone

[Sustantivo]

a chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues

hormona

Ex: Estrogen , a key hormone, influences female sexual development .El estrógeno, una **hormona** clave, influye en el desarrollo sexual femenino.

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nucleus

[Sustantivo]

(biology) the part of a cell that contains most of the genetic information

núcleo

Ex: Mutations in genes within the nucleus can lead to genetic disorders and diseases , affecting the normal function of cells and tissues .Las mutaciones en los genes dentro del **núcleo** pueden provocar trastornos genéticos y enfermedades, afectando la función normal de las células y tejidos.

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neuron

[Sustantivo]

a cell that is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body

neurona

Ex: Learning and memory depend on the ability of neurons to form new connections .El aprendizaje y la memoria dependen de la capacidad de las **neuronas** para formar nuevas conexiones.

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