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Словниковий запас для IELTS Academic (Оцінка 8-9) - Biology

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
ribosome
ribosome
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a tiny structure within cells that assembles proteins by reading the genetic instructions carried by messenger RNA

рибосома

рибосома

Ex: Ribosomes are the cellular factories responsible for building proteins, essential for various biological functions. 
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Golgi apparatus
Golgi apparatus
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a cellular organelle involved in the processing, packaging, and distribution of proteins and lipids within the cell, consisting of a stack of flattened membrane sacs called cisternae

Апарат Гольджі, Комплекс Гольджі

Апарат Гольджі, Комплекс Гольджі

Ex: The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins, ensuring they are properly shaped and functional. 
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lysosome
lysosome
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a small, enzyme-filled sac in a cell that breaks down waste materials and unwanted substances

лізосома, ферментний міхурчик

лізосома, ферментний міхурчик

Ex: Lysosomes act as the "recycling centers" of cells, breaking down and digesting cellular waste materials. 
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mitochondrion
mitochondrion
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an organelle that is abundantly present in most cells and is responsible for energy production

мітохондрія, хондріосома

мітохондрія, хондріосома

Ex: The mitochondrion is a membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. 
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chromosome
chromosome
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a very small threadlike structure in a living organism that carries the genes and genetic information

хромосома, хромосомний елемент

хромосома, хромосомний елемент

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chloroplast
chloroplast
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a plant cell organelle that uses sunlight to produce energy and make glucose through photosynthesis

хлоропласт, фотосинтетичний органоїд

хлоропласт, фотосинтетичний органоїд

Ex: Chloroplasts are the green structures in plant cells where photosynthesis, the process of converting light into energy, takes place. 
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cytoplasm
cytoplasm
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the gel-like, semifluid substance within a cell that surrounds the organelles, providing a medium for cellular activities, including metabolism, transport of substances, and support for cellular structures

цитоплазма, цитоплазматична речовина

цитоплазма, цитоплазматична речовина

Ex: Cytoplasm fills the interior of a cell, serving as a supportive medium for cellular structures and activities. 
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cytoplast
cytoplast
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a cell that has had its nucleus removed or the cellular material excluding the nucleus

цитопласт, клітина без ядра

цитопласт, клітина без ядра

Ex: The scientist carefully examined the cytoplast under the microscope to analyze its cellular structure. 
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cytoskeleton
cytoskeleton
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a network of protein fibers in a cell that gives it shape, supports its structure, and aids in movement

цитоскелет, клітинний скелет

цитоскелет, клітинний скелет

Ex: The cytoskeleton acts like a cell's internal scaffolding, maintaining its shape and structural integrity. 
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nucleotide
nucleotide
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a molecule that forms the basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base

нуклеотид

нуклеотид

Ex: The sequence of nucleotides in DNA determines genetic information. 
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genome
genome
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the complete set of genetic material of any living thing

геном

геном

Ex: The human genome consists of approximately 3 billion base pairs of DNA, encoding all the information needed for human development and function. 
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polypeptide
polypeptide
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a linear chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming a primary structure of a protein

поліпептид, поліпептидний ланцюг

поліпептид, поліпептидний ланцюг

Ex: Insulin is a polypeptide hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. 
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organelle
organelle
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a specialized, membrane-bound structure within a cell that performs specific functions, contributing to the cell's overall structure and function

органела, клітинна органела

органела, клітинна органела

Ex: The nucleus, an organelle housing genetic material, regulates cell activities. 
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vacuole
vacuole
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a cell organelle in plants, fungi, and some protists that stores nutrients, manages waste, and helps maintain cell pressure

вакуоль, везикула

вакуоль, везикула

Ex: Vacuoles in plant cells may contain pigments, giving flowers and fruits their vibrant colors. 
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centriole
centriole
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a pair of small cylinders near the nucleus in animal cells, organizing cell division by forming the mitotic spindle

центріоль, пара центріолей

центріоль, пара центріолей

Ex: Centrioles play a crucial role in animal cell division, forming the mitotic spindle. 
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telomere
telomere
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a repetitive DNA sequence at the end of a linear chromosome, protecting it from deterioration during replication, and playing a role in cellular aging and cancer development

теломера, кінцева ділянка хромосоми

теломера, кінцева ділянка хромосоми

Ex: Think of telomeres as the plastic tips on the ends of a phone charger cable that keep it from wearing out. 
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histone
histone
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a type of protein that plays a structural role in the packaging of DNA into nucleosomes, fundamental units of chromatin

гістон, гістоновий білок

гістон, гістоновий білок

Ex: Histones act as spools around which DNA winds, forming compact structures called nucleosomes. 
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phenotype
phenotype
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the observable physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype (genetic makeup) with the environment

фенотип, спостережувані характеристики

фенотип, спостережувані характеристики

Ex: Eye color, hair texture, and height are examples of human phenotypes. 
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homeostasis
homeostasis
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the tendency of an organism or cell to regulate its internal environment and maintain a stable, balanced condition, despite external changes

гомеостаз, внутрішня рівновага

гомеостаз, внутрішня рівновага

Ex: Sweating to cool down the body temperature is an example of homeostasis in response to external heat. 
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translation
translation
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the process by which the information encoded in the sequence of nucleotides in DNA is converted into a functional product, typically a protein

трансляція, генетична трансляція

трансляція, генетична трансляція

Ex: In the first step of translation, messenger RNA (mRNA) is synthesized based on the DNA template. 
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transcription
transcription
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the process by which a segment of DNA is used as a template to synthesize a complementary RNA molecule

транскрипція, процес транскрипції

транскрипція, процес транскрипції

Ex: Transcription initiates when RNA polymerase binds to the DNA at the promoter region. 
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replication
replication
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the process by which an organism duplicates its genetic material, particularly the copying of DNA in cell division

реплікація

реплікація

Ex: DNA replication is a fundamental process that occurs before cell division, ensuring genetic continuity. 
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heterozygote
heterozygote
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an individual organism or cell with two different alleles at a specific gene locus, having inherited different genetic information from each parent

гетерозигота, гетерозиготний організм

гетерозигота, гетерозиготний організм

Ex: An organism with one allele for brown eyes and one for blue eyes is a heterozygote for the eye color gene. 
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homozygote
homozygote
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an individual organism or cell with two identical alleles at a specific gene locus, having inherited the same genetic information from both parents

гомозигота, гомозиготний організм

гомозигота, гомозиготний організм

Ex: An organism with two alleles for brown eyes is a homozygote for the eye color gene. 
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codon
codon
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a sequence of three adjacent nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid during protein synthesis or serves as a start or stop signal in the translation process

кодон, послідовність кодонів

кодон, послідовність кодонів

Ex: AUG is the start codon, initiating the translation process in protein synthesis. 
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symbiosis
symbiosis
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a close and often long-term interaction between two different species living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both

симбіоз, симбіотична асоціація

симбіоз, симбіотична асоціація

Ex: The relationship between cleaner fish and larger fish, where the cleaner fish remove parasites, represents a mutualistic symbiosis. 
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ameba
ameba
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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

амеба, амеби

амеба, амеби

Ex: Amebas are commonly found in various aquatic environments, including freshwater ponds and streams. 
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capsid
capsid
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the protein coat of a virus that encases its genetic material and helps it attach to and enter host cells during infection

капсид, білкова оболонка

капсид, білкова оболонка

Ex: The capsid of a virus provides structural integrity, enclosing and protecting its genetic material. 
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chlorophyll
chlorophyll
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a green pigment found in all green plants and cyanobacteria that is responsible for the absorption of the sunlight needed for the photosynthesis process

хлорофіл, зелений пігмент

хлорофіл, зелений пігмент

Ex: Chlorophyll is responsible for the green color of plants, reflecting its role in photosynthesis. 
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eukaryote
eukaryote
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a type of living thing with cells that have a nucleus and other structures enclosed in membranes, like plants, animals, fungi, and some microorganisms

еукаріот, еукаріотичний організм

еукаріот, еукаріотичний організм

Ex: Plants, with their roots, stems, and leaves, are examples of eukaryotes. 
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fetus
fetus
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an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception

плід, ембріон

плід, ембріон

Ex: The ultrasound showed that the fetus was developing normally. 
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ovum
ovum
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a mature, female reproductive cell or egg, typically larger than a sperm cell, capable of fusing with a sperm cell during fertilization to form a zygote

яйцеклітина, яйце

яйцеклітина, яйце

Ex: Human females typically release one ovum during each menstrual cycle. 
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pepsin
pepsin
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an enzyme produced in the stomach that helps in the digestion of proteins by breaking them down into smaller peptides

пепсин, шлунковий фермент

пепсин, шлунковий фермент

Ex: Pepsin is an enzyme produced in the stomach that helps break down proteins into smaller peptides. 
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adenosine triphosphate
adenosine triphosphate
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a molecule that carries energy within cells, composed of adenine, a ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups

аденозинтрифосфат, трифосфат аденозину

аденозинтрифосфат, трифосфат аденозину

Ex: Adenosine triphosphate is often referred to as the "energy currency" of cells due to its role in energy transfer. 
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prokaryote
prokaryote
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a simple, single-celled organism that lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria and archaea

прокаріот, прокаріотичний організм

прокаріот, прокаріотичний організм

Ex: Bacteria, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), are common examples of prokaryotes. 
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