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Agham ACT - Biyolohiya

Matutunan ang ACT science vocabulary para sa biology, kabilang ang mga organismo, selula, reproduksiyon, ekosistema, adaptasyon, at iba pang konseptong ginagamit sa mga passage ng life science.

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organism
organism
[Pangngalan]

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

organismo, bagay na may buhay

organismo, bagay na may buhay

Ex: The pond ecosystem is home to a variety of organisms, including fish, algae, and bacteria. 

Ang ecosystem ng pond ay tahanan ng iba't ibang organismo, kabilang ang mga isda, algae, at bacteria.

growth medium
growth medium
[Pangngalan]

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

daluyan ng paglago, medium ng paglilinang

daluyan ng paglago, medium ng paglilinang

Ex: The lab used a growth medium to cultivate the bacteria. 

Ginamit ng laboratoryo ang isang growth medium upang palakihin ang bakterya.

culture
culture
[Pangngalan]

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

kultura, kultura ng selula

kultura, kultura ng selula

Ex: The lab technician prepared a blood agar plate for the bacterial culture. 

Gumagamit ang mga microbiologist ng agar plates para kultibahin ang bacteria upang pag-aralan ang kanilang paglaki at mga katangian.

metabolism
metabolism
[Pangngalan]

the chemical processes through which food is changed into energy for the body to use

metabolismo, prosesong metaboliko

metabolismo, prosesong metaboliko

Ex: Metabolism involves various biochemical reactions that convert nutrients from food into energy. 

Ang metabolismo ay may kinalaman sa iba't ibang biochemical reactions na nagko-convert ng nutrients mula sa pagkain patungo sa enerhiya.

specimen
specimen
[Pangngalan]

a small amount of something such as urine, blood, etc. that is taken for examination

halimbawa, espesimen

halimbawa, espesimen

Ex: The nurse collected a urine specimen from the patient for laboratory analysis. 

Ang nurse ay kumuha ng specimen ng ihi mula sa pasyente para sa laboratory analysis.

strain
strain
[Pangngalan]

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

uri, barayti

uri, barayti

Ex: The influenza virus mutates frequently, resulting in new strains each flu season. 

Ang influenza virus ay madalas na nagmu-mutate, na nagreresulta sa mga bagong uri bawat flu season.

to secrete
to secrete
[Pandiwa]

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

maglabas, gumawa

maglabas, gumawa

Ex: Salivary glands secrete enzymes that aid in the digestion of food. 

Ang mga glandulang panglaway ay naglalabas ng mga enzyme na tumutulong sa pagtunaw ng pagkain.

to excrete
to excrete
[Pandiwa]

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

maglabas ng dumi, magtanggal

maglabas ng dumi, magtanggal

Ex: The kidneys excrete excess water and waste products from the bloodstream. 

Ang mga bato ay naglalabas ng labis na tubig at mga produktong basura mula sa daloy ng dugo.

eukaryote
eukaryote
[Pangngalan]

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

eukaryote, organismo na eukaryote

eukaryote, organismo na eukaryote

Ex: Plants, with their roots, stems, and leaves, are examples of eukaryotes. 

Ang mga halaman, kasama ang kanilang mga ugat, tangkay, at dahon, ay mga halimbawa ng eukaryotes.

asexual reproduction

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

asexwal na pagpaparami

asexwal na pagpaparami

meiosis
meiosis
[Pangngalan]

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

meiosis, paghati ng selula na nagbabawas sa bilang ng mga chromosome

meiosis, paghati ng selula na nagbabawas sa bilang ng mga chromosome

Ex: Meiosis ensures genetic diversity by creating haploid cells with unique combinations of chromosomes. 

Ang meiosis ay nagsisiguro ng genetic diversity sa pamamagitan ng paglikha ng haploid cells na may natatanging kombinasyon ng chromosomes.

mitosis
mitosis
[Pangngalan]

a type of cell division that results in the formation of two daughter cells, each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell

mitosis, pantay na paghahati ng selula

mitosis, pantay na paghahati ng selula

Ex: Mitosis is essential for the growth and development of multicellular organisms, as it results in the production of new cells. 

Ang mitosis ay mahalaga para sa paglaki at pag-unlad ng mga multicellular na organismo, dahil nagreresulta ito sa produksyon ng mga bagong selula.

interphase
interphase
[Pangngalan]

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

interphase, panggitnang yugto

interphase, panggitnang yugto

prophase
prophase
[Pangngalan]

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

prophase, ang unang yugto ng mitosis

prophase, ang unang yugto ng mitosis

Ex: During prophase, the duplicated chromosomes become visible under a microscope as they condense. 

Sa panahon ng prophase, ang mga dobleng kromosoma ay nagiging visible sa ilalim ng mikroskopyo habang sila ay nagkakondens.

metaphase
metaphase
[Pangngalan]

the stage of meiosis where homologous chromosomes align in pairs along the equator of the cell, preparing for their separation into haploid daughter cells

metaphase, yugto ng metaphase

metaphase, yugto ng metaphase

Ex: During metaphase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and align at the metaphase plate. 

Sa panahon ng metaphase I ng meiosis, ang mga homologous chromosome ay nagpapares at nakaayos sa metaphase plate.

anaphase
anaphase
[Pangngalan]

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

anaphase, yugto ng paghihiwalay

anaphase, yugto ng paghihiwalay

Ex: During anaphase of mitosis, sister chromatids separate and move toward opposite ends of the cell. 

Sa panahon ng anaphase ng mitosis, naghihiwalay ang magkapatid na chromatid at lumilipat patungo sa magkabilang dulo ng selula.

telophase
telophase
[Pangngalan]

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

telophase, huling yugto ng meiosis

telophase, huling yugto ng meiosis

Ex: During telophase I of meiosis, nuclear envelopes reassemble around the chromosomes at opposite poles. 

Sa panahon ng telophase I ng meiosis, ang mga nuclear envelope ay muling nagkakasama sa paligid ng mga chromosome sa magkabilang pole.

to biodegrade
to biodegrade
[Pandiwa]

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

mabulok nang natural, mabulok sa pamamagitan ng biological na proseso

mabulok nang natural, mabulok sa pamamagitan ng biological na proseso

Ex: Organic materials like food waste biodegrade in compost piles, turning into nutrient-rich soil. 

Ang mga organikong materyales tulad ng basura ng pagkain ay nabubulok sa mga tambak ng compost, nagiging mayamang lupa sa sustansya.

biomolecule
biomolecule
[Pangngalan]

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, molekulang biyolohikal

biomolekula, molekulang biyolohikal

biodiversity
biodiversity
[Pangngalan]

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

biodibersidad, pagkakaiba-iba ng buhay

biodibersidad, pagkakaiba-iba ng buhay

Ex: The rainforest is known for its rich biodiversity, housing countless species of flora and fauna. 

Ang rainforest ay kilala sa mayamang biodiversity nito, na tahanan ng hindi mabilang na uri ng halaman at hayop.

bioinformatics
bioinformatics
[Pangngalan]

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

bioinformatics, biyolohikal na kompyutasyon

bioinformatics, biyolohikal na kompyutasyon

biocompatible
biocompatible
[pang-uri]

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

biocompatible, hindi nagdudulot ng nakakapinsalang reaksyon o masamang epekto kapag nakikipag-ugnay sa mga biological system

biocompatible, hindi nagdudulot ng nakakapinsalang reaksyon o masamang epekto kapag nakikipag-ugnay sa mga biological system

biometrics
biometrics
[Pangngalan]

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

biyometrika, estadistika biyolohikal

biyometrika, estadistika biyolohikal

Ex: Biometrics in biology uses statistical methods to analyze genetic variations among different populations. 

Ang biometrics sa biyolohiya ay gumagamit ng mga pamamaraang istatistikal upang suriin ang mga genetic variation sa iba't ibang populasyon.

mucus
mucus
[Pangngalan]

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

uhog, mucus

uhog, mucus

Ex: When you have a cold, your body produces excess mucus to help trap and expel harmful viruses and bacteria. 
microbiology
microbiology
[Pangngalan]

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

mikrobiyolohiya

mikrobiyolohiya

Ex: Microbiology is essential for understanding disease transmission. 

Ang mikrobiyolohiya ay mahalaga para sa pag-unawa sa paghawa ng sakit.

virion
virion
[Pangngalan]

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

virion, kumpletong viral particle

virion, kumpletong viral particle

Ex: The influenza virion contains viral RNA enclosed within a protein capsid and an outer lipid envelope. 

Ang virion ng trangkaso ay naglalaman ng viral RNA na nakapaloob sa isang protein capsid at isang panlabas na lipid envelope.

conditioning
conditioning
[Pangngalan]

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

kondisyon

kondisyon

Ex: Pavlov's experiments demonstrated classical conditioning, where dogs learned to associate a bell with food. 

Ang mga eksperimento ni Pavlov ay nagpakita ng klasikal na kondisyon, kung saan natutunan ng mga aso na iugnay ang isang kampanilya sa pagkain.

nutrient
nutrient
[Pangngalan]

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

nutriyente, sustansyang nakapagpapalusog

nutriyente, sustansyang nakapagpapalusog

Ex: Fiber is a nutrient that aids in digestion. 

Ang nutrient tulad ng fiber ay tumutulong sa pagtunaw.

biomimicry
biomimicry
[Pangngalan]

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

biomimikri, panggagaya sa kalikasan

biomimikri, panggagaya sa kalikasan

gamete
gamete
[Pangngalan]

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

gamete, selula ng reproduksyon

gamete, selula ng reproduksyon

Ex: Each gamete carries half the genetic information needed for a new organism. 
microbiome
microbiome
[Pangngalan]

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

microbiome, mikrobiyota

microbiome, mikrobiyota

ecology
ecology
[Pangngalan]

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

ekolohiya, agham ng kapaligiran

ekolohiya, agham ng kapaligiran

Ex: Ecology examines how plants and animals adapt to their environments. 

Ang ekolohiya ay sumusuri kung paano umaangkop ang mga halaman at hayop sa kanilang kapaligiran.

anthropogenic
anthropogenic
[pang-uri]

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

antropogeniko, gawa ng tao

antropogeniko, gawa ng tao

Ex: Climate change is largely driven by anthropogenic factors such as greenhouse gas emissions. 

Ang pagbabago ng klima ay higit na hinihimok ng mga anthropogenic na salik tulad ng mga emisyon ng greenhouse gas.

ecotourism
ecotourism
[Pangngalan]

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

ekoturismo, turismong ekolohikal

ekoturismo, turismong ekolohikal

Ex: They planned an ecotourism trip to a rainforest to learn about local conservation efforts. 

Nagplano sila ng isang ecotourism na biyahe sa isang rainforest upang matuto tungkol sa mga lokal na pagsisikap sa konserbasyon.

motility
motility
[Pangngalan]

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

kakayahang kumilos, motilidad

kakayahang kumilos, motilidad

Ex: Sperm cells exhibit motility as they swim towards the egg for fertilization. 

Ang mga selula ng tamod ay nagpapakita ng kakayahang kumilos habang lumalangoy patungo sa itlog para sa pagpapabunga.

protist
protist
[Pangngalan]

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

protist, organismo na iisang selula

protist, organismo na iisang selula

Ex: Paramecium and amoeba are protists commonly found in freshwater habitats. 

Ang paramecium at amoeba ay mga protist na karaniwang matatagpuan sa mga tirahan ng tubig-tabang.

homologous
homologous
[pang-uri]

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

homologous, magkatulad sa istruktura o pinagmulan

homologous, magkatulad sa istruktura o pinagmulan

Ex: Within the animal kingdom, one can find homologous bone structures that suggest a shared lineage. 

Sa loob ng kaharian ng hayop, maaaring makakita ng mga homologous na istruktura ng buto na nagmumungkahi ng isang shared lineage.

bioluminescence
bioluminescence
[Pangngalan]

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

bioluminisensya, biolohikal na luminisensya

bioluminisensya, biolohikal na luminisensya

Ex: The glow-worm's bioluminescence attracts mates by emitting a soft green light from its tail, visible in the darkness of the forest. 

Ang bioluminescence ng glow-worm ay nakakaakit ng mga kapareha sa pamamagitan ng paglabas ng malambot na berdeng ilaw mula sa buntot nito, na makikita sa kadiliman ng kagubatan.

hydroid
hydroid
[Pangngalan]

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

haydroyd, mali

haydroyd, mali

Ex: The marine biologist studied the unique structures of the hydroid colony. 

Pinag-aralan ng marine biologist ang mga natatanging istruktura ng kolonya ng hydroid.

transdifferentiation

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

transdiferensiyasyon, pagbabago ng uri ng selula

transdiferensiyasyon, pagbabago ng uri ng selula

mycelium
mycelium
[Pangngalan]

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

mycelium

mycelium

Ex: The forest floor was rich with mycelium, crucial for nutrient recycling in the ecosystem. 

Ang sahig ng kagubatan ay mayaman sa mycelium, na mahalaga para sa pag-recycle ng sustansya sa ekosistema.

mutualist
mutualist
[pang-uri]

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

mutwalista, simbiyotiko

mutwalista, simbiyotiko

Ex: Bees are mutualists because they pollinate flowers while collecting nectar for food. 

Ang mga bubuyog ay mutualist dahil nag-pollinate sila ng mga bulaklak habang kumukuha ng nektar para sa pagkain.

commensal
commensal
[pang-uri]

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

komensal, may kaugnayan sa komensalismo

komensal, may kaugnayan sa komensalismo

Ex: The commensal relationship between barnacles and whales allows the barnacles to travel vast distances. 

Ang commensal na relasyon sa pagitan ng mga barnacle at mga whale ay nagbibigay-daan sa mga barnacle na maglakbay ng malalayong distansya.

mycorrhiza
mycorrhiza
[Pangngalan]

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

mycorrhiza, mutwal na pakikipamuhay ng mycorrhiza

mycorrhiza, mutwal na pakikipamuhay ng mycorrhiza

to assimilate
to assimilate
[Pandiwa]

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

tumanggap, sumipsip

tumanggap, sumipsip

Ex: The plants assimilate nutrients from the soil through their roots. 

Ang mga halaman ay sumisipsip ng mga sustansya mula sa lupa sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga ugat.

spore
spore
[Pangngalan]

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

spore, selula ng reproduksyon

spore, selula ng reproduksyon

Ex: Ferns reproduce by releasing spores into the air, which then settle and grow into new plants. 

Ang mga pako ay nagpaparami sa pamamagitan ng paglalabas ng spore sa hangin, na pagkatapos ay tumitira at lumalaki sa mga bagong halaman.

biomass
biomass
[Pangngalan]

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

biomassa, biyolohikal na masa

biomassa, biyolohikal na masa

Ex: The tropical rainforest contains a vast biomass of plants and animals, contributing to its incredible biodiversity. 

Ang tropikal na rainforest ay naglalaman ng malawak na biomass ng mga halaman at hayop, na nag-aambag sa kamangha-manghang biodiversity nito.

taxonomic
taxonomic
[pang-uri]

related to how living things are categorized based on their similarities

taxonomic, sistematiko

taxonomic, sistematiko

Ex: The scientist studied the taxonomic groups of insects. 

Pinag-aralan ng siyentipiko ang mga taxonomic na grupo ng mga insekto.

petri dish
petri dish
[Pangngalan]

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

plato ng Petri, lalagyan ng Petri

plato ng Petri, lalagyan ng Petri

Ex: The scientist placed the bacterial sample in a Petri dish to observe its growth over several days. 

Inilagay ng siyentipiko ang bacterial sample sa isang Petri dish upang obserbahan ang paglaki nito sa loob ng ilang araw.

agar
agar
[Pangngalan]

a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed and used as a gelling agent in various food

agar-agar, agar

agar-agar, agar

Ex: The agar cubes added a delightful chewiness to the tropical fruit salad. 

Ang mga cube ng agar ay nagdagdag ng isang kaaya-ayang chewiness sa tropical fruit salad.

cosmology
cosmology
[Pangngalan]

the scientific study of how the universe is created, its development, and how it is going to end

kosmolohiya, pag-aaral ng sansinukob

kosmolohiya, pag-aaral ng sansinukob

Ex: Cosmology uses the cosmic microwave background to study the early universe. 
virulent
virulent
[pang-uri]

(of a disease) able to make one sick

nakamamatay

nakamamatay

Ex: The outbreak was caused by a virulent strain of the flu virus. 

Ang pagsiklab ay sanhi ng isang malubha na uri ng flu virus.

decomposition
decomposition
[Pangngalan]

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

pagkabulok, pagkasira

pagkabulok, pagkasira

Ex: The fallen leaves underwent decomposition, enriching the soil with valuable nutrients. 

Ang mga nahulog na dahon ay sumailalim sa pagkabulok, pinayaman ang lupa ng mahahalagang nutrient.

substrate
substrate
[Pangngalan]

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

substrate, batayan

substrate, batayan

Ex: The lichen adhered firmly to the rocky substrate, surviving in harsh conditions. 

Matibay na kumapit ang lichen sa batong substrate, na nakaligtas sa matitinding kondisyon.

excitatory
excitatory
[pang-uri]

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

pampasigla, nagpapasigla

pampasigla, nagpapasigla

fission yeast
fission yeast
[Pangngalan]

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

pampaalsing lebadura, schizosaccharomyces

pampaalsing lebadura, schizosaccharomyces

adaptation
adaptation
[Pangngalan]

the process by which organisms evolve traits that improve their chances of survival and reproduction in a particular environment

pag-aangkop, pag-aakma

pag-aangkop, pag-aakma

Ex: Camouflage is an adaptation that helps animals avoid predators. 

Ang adaptasyon ay isang pagkakamukha na tumutulong sa mga hayop na maiwasan ang mga maninila.

ameba
ameba
[Pangngalan]

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, ameba

ameba, ameba

Ex: The ameba extended a pseudopod toward the food particle. 

Ang ameba ay karaniwang matatagpuan sa iba't ibang kapaligirang tubig, kabilang ang mga sariwang tubig na lawa at ilog.

physiologist
physiologist
[Pangngalan]

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

pisyolohista, dalubhasa sa pisyolohiya

pisyolohista, dalubhasa sa pisyolohiya

Ex: The physiologist conducted experiments to understand how muscles contract and relax. 

Ang physiologist ay nagsagawa ng mga eksperimento upang maunawaan kung paano kumontrata at mag-relax ang mga kalamnan.

genus
genus
[Pangngalan]

(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

sari, uri

sari, uri

Ex: The genus Canis includes wolves, dogs, and several related species. 

Ang genus Rosa ay kinabibilangan ng lahat ng mga species ng rosas, kilala sa kanilang magagandang bulaklak at bango.

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