Științe Naturale SAT - Biology

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

organism

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

mediu de creștere, mediu de cultură

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

cultură, cultură celulară

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

metabolic

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

exemplu, mostră

(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

gen, grup

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

tulpină, variantă

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

secreta, a produce

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

excreta, elimina

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

eucariote

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

reproducere asexuată, reproducere fără sex

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

meioză

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

interfază, fase intermediară

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

profază

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

metafază, stadiul metafazei

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

anafază

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

telofază, telofază I

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

biodegrada, descompune

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

biomoleculă, moleculă biologică

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

biodiversitate

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

bioinformatică, informatică biologică

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

biocompatibil, biocompatibil

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

biometrie, biometrică

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

microbiologie

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

fiziolog

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

ecologie

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

ecoturism, turism ecologic

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

biomimetică, imitarea naturii

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

muc, secreție

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

virion, particulă virală

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

condiționare, învățare

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

nutrient, element nutritiv

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

gamet

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

microbiom, microbiotă

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

antropogenic, cauzat de activitatea umană

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

motilitate, mobilitate

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

protist

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

homolog, analog

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

bioluminescență

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

hidroid

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

transdiferențiere, schimbare celulară

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

miceliu

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

mutualist

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

comensal, comensal

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

micoriză, micorize

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

asimila, îngloba

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

spor

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

biomasă

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

taxonomie

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

farfurie Petri, vas Petri

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

agar, substanță gelatinoasă

the study of the beginning and characteristic of the universe

cosmologie

extremely venomous and effective

virulent, malefic

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

decompoziție, distrugere

(of organisms or cells) lacking a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, with genetic material free-floating within the cell

procariotic, procariote

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

substrat, fundament

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

excitator, stimulativ

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

drojdie de fisiune, drojdia de diviziune

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

amebă

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

adaptare