pattern

Ciencias Naturales SAT - Biology

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la biología, como "género", "virión", "telofase", etc., que necesitará para aprobar sus exámenes SAT.

review-disable

Revisión

flashcard-disable

Tarjetas de memoria

spelling-disable

Ortografía

quiz-disable

Cuestionario

Empezar a aprender
SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
organism
[Sustantivo]

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

organismo

organismo

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

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

medio de cultivo, sustrato de cultivo

medio de cultivo, sustrato de cultivo

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

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

cultivo, cultivo celular

cultivo, cultivo celular

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

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

metabólico, metabólica

metabólico, metabólica

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

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

espécimen

espécimen

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

(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

género

género

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

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

cepa, variedad

cepa, variedad

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

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

secretar

secretar

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

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

excretar, eliminar

excretar, eliminar

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

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

eucarionte, eucariota

eucarionte, eucariota

Ex: Seaweeds, with their diverse forms, are eukaryotic algae found in marine ecosystems.

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

reproducción asexual, reproducción sin sexualidad

reproducción asexual, reproducción sin sexualidad

meiosis
[Sustantivo]

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

meiosis, división celular reductora

meiosis, división celular reductora

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

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

interfase, fase intermedia

interfase, fase intermedia

prophase
[Sustantivo]

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

Profase, Fase premitótica

Profase, Fase premitótica

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

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

metafase, metafase mitótica

metafase, metafase mitótica

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

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

anafase, fase anafásica

anafase, fase anafásica

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

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

telofase, telofase I

telofase, telofase I

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

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

biodegradar, descomponer de manera biológica

biodegradar, descomponer de manera biológica

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

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

biomolécula, biomolécula orgánica

biomolécula, biomolécula orgánica

biodiversity
[Sustantivo]

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

biodiversidad

biodiversidad

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

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

bioinformática, biocomputación

bioinformática, biocomputación

biocompatible
[Adjetivo]

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

biocompatible, biocompatible (sin causar reacciones adversas)

biocompatible, biocompatible (sin causar reacciones adversas)

biometrics
[Sustantivo]

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

biometría, biometría estadística

biometría, biometría estadística

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

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

microbiología, mikrobiología

microbiología, mikrobiología

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

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

fisiólogo, fisiologista

fisiólogo, fisiologista

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

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

ecología

ecología

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

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

ecoturismo

ecoturismo

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

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

biomimética, biomimicria

biomimética, biomimicria

mucus
[Sustantivo]

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

moco

moco

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

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

virión, partícula viral

virión, partícula viral

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

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

condicionamiento, adiestramiento

condicionamiento, adiestramiento

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

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

nutriente, elemento nutritivo

nutriente, elemento nutritivo

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

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

gameto, célula sexual

gameto, célula sexual

microbiome
[Sustantivo]

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

microbioma, microrganismos del entorno

microbioma, microrganismos del entorno

anthropogenic
[Adjetivo]

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

antropogénico, antropocénico

antropogénico, antropocénico

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

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

motilidad, movilidad

motilidad, movilidad

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

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

protista, protozoo

protista, protozoo

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

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

homólogo

homólogo

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

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

bioluminiscencia, bio-luminiscencia

bioluminiscencia, bio-luminiscencia

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

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

hidroide, hidroides

hidroide, hidroides

Ex: Some species hydroids have stinging cells similar to those of jellyfish .

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

transdiferenciación, transdiferenciación celular

transdiferenciación, transdiferenciación celular

mycelium
[Sustantivo]

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

micelio, micelium

micelio, micelium

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

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

mutualista, mutualístico

mutualista, mutualístico

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

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

comensal, comensalista

comensal, comensalista

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

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

micorriza, micorrizal

micorriza, micorrizal

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

asimilar, asumir

asimilar, asumir

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

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

esporo, espora

esporo, espora

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

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

biomasa, masa biológica

biomasa, masa biológica

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

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

taxonomía, clasificación

taxonomía, clasificación

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

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

plato de Petri, caja de Petri

plato de Petri, caja de Petri

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

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

agar, agar-agar

agar, agar-agar

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

the study of the beginning and characteristic of the universe

cosmología

cosmología

virulent
[Adjetivo]

extremely venomous and effective

virulento

virulento

decomposition
[Sustantivo]

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

descomposición, degradación

descomposición, degradación

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

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

sustrato, subtipo

sustrato, subtipo

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

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

excitatorio, excitante

excitatorio, excitante

fission yeast
[Sustantivo]

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

levadura de fisión, levadura de división

levadura de fisión, levadura de división

ameba
[Sustantivo]

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, ameboide

ameba, ameboide

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

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

adaptación, adaptación evolutiva

adaptación, adaptación evolutiva

LanGeek
Descargar la aplicación LanGeek