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IELTS学术词汇 (分数8-9) - Biology

在这里,你将学习一些与生物学相关的英语单词,这些单词是学术雅思考试所必需的。

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
ribosome
ribosome
[名词]

a tiny structure within cells that assembles proteins by reading the genetic instructions carried by messenger RNA

核糖体

核糖体

Ex: Ribosomes are the cellular factories responsible for building proteins, essential for various biological functions. 
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Golgi apparatus

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

高尔基体, 高尔基复合体

高尔基体, 高尔基复合体

Ex: The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins, ensuring they are properly shaped and functional. 
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lysosome
lysosome
[名词]

a small, enzyme-filled sac in a cell that breaks down waste materials and unwanted substances

溶酶体, 充满酶的小囊

溶酶体, 充满酶的小囊

Ex: Lysosomes act as the "recycling centers" of cells, breaking down and digesting cellular waste materials. 
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mitochondrion

an organelle that is abundantly present in most cells and is responsible for energy production

线粒体, 能量生产细胞器

线粒体, 能量生产细胞器

Ex: The mitochondrion is a membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. 
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chromosome
chromosome
[名词]

a very small threadlike structure in a living organism that carries the genes and genetic information

染色体, 染色体元素

染色体, 染色体元素

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chloroplast
chloroplast
[名词]

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

叶绿体, 光合细胞器

叶绿体, 光合细胞器

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
[名词]

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

细胞质, 细胞质物质

细胞质, 细胞质物质

Ex: Cytoplasm fills the interior of a cell, serving as a supportive medium for cellular structures and activities. 
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cytoplast
cytoplast
[名词]

a cell that has had its nucleus removed or the cellular material excluding the nucleus

胞质体, 无核细胞

胞质体, 无核细胞

Ex: The scientist carefully examined the cytoplast under the microscope to analyze its cellular structure. 
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cytoskeleton
cytoskeleton
[名词]

a network of protein fibers in a cell that gives it shape, supports its structure, and aids in movement

细胞骨架, 细胞支架

细胞骨架, 细胞支架

Ex: The cytoskeleton acts like a cell's internal scaffolding, maintaining its shape and structural integrity. 
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nucleotide
nucleotide
[名词]

a molecule that forms the basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base

核苷酸

核苷酸

Ex: The sequence of nucleotides in DNA determines genetic information. 
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genome
genome
[名词]

the complete set of genetic material of any living thing

基因组

基因组

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
[名词]

a linear chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming a primary structure of a protein

多肽, 多肽链

多肽, 多肽链

Ex: Insulin is a polypeptide hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. 
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organelle
organelle
[名词]

a specialized, membrane-bound structure within a cell that performs specific functions, contributing to the cell's overall structure and function

细胞器, 胞器

细胞器, 胞器

Ex: The nucleus, an organelle housing genetic material, regulates cell activities. 
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vacuole
vacuole
[名词]

a cell organelle in plants, fungi, and some protists that stores nutrients, manages waste, and helps maintain cell pressure

液泡, 小泡

液泡, 小泡

Ex: Vacuoles in plant cells may contain pigments, giving flowers and fruits their vibrant colors. 
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centriole
centriole
[名词]

a pair of small cylinders near the nucleus in animal cells, organizing cell division by forming the mitotic spindle

中心粒, 中心粒对

中心粒, 中心粒对

Ex: Centrioles play a crucial role in animal cell division, forming the mitotic spindle. 
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telomere
telomere
[名词]

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

端粒, 染色体末端

端粒, 染色体末端

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
[名词]

a type of protein that plays a structural role in the packaging of DNA into nucleosomes, fundamental units of chromatin

组蛋白, 组蛋白蛋白质

组蛋白, 组蛋白蛋白质

Ex: Histones act as spools around which DNA winds, forming compact structures called nucleosomes. 
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phenotype
phenotype
[名词]

the observable physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype (genetic makeup) with the environment

表型, 可观察特征

表型, 可观察特征

Ex: Eye color, hair texture, and height are examples of human phenotypes. 
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homeostasis
homeostasis
[名词]

the tendency of an organism or cell to regulate its internal environment and maintain a stable, balanced condition, despite external changes

稳态, 内平衡

稳态, 内平衡

Ex: Sweating to cool down the body temperature is an example of homeostasis in response to external heat. 
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translation
translation
[名词]

the process by which the information encoded in the sequence of nucleotides in DNA is converted into a functional product, typically a protein

翻译, 基因翻译

翻译, 基因翻译

Ex: In the first step of translation, messenger RNA (mRNA) is synthesized based on the DNA template. 
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transcription

the process by which a segment of DNA is used as a template to synthesize a complementary RNA molecule

转录, 转录过程

转录, 转录过程

Ex: Transcription initiates when RNA polymerase binds to the DNA at the promoter region. 
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replication
replication
[名词]

the process by which an organism duplicates its genetic material, particularly the copying of DNA in cell division

复制

复制

Ex: DNA replication is a fundamental process that occurs before cell division, ensuring genetic continuity. 
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heterozygote
heterozygote
[名词]

an individual organism or cell with two different alleles at a specific gene locus, having inherited different genetic information from each parent

杂合子, 杂合体

杂合子, 杂合体

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
[名词]

an individual organism or cell with two identical alleles at a specific gene locus, having inherited the same genetic information from both parents

纯合子, 纯合个体

纯合子, 纯合个体

Ex: An organism with two alleles for brown eyes is a homozygote for the eye color gene. 
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codon
codon
[名词]

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

密码子, 密码子序列

密码子, 密码子序列

Ex: AUG is the start codon, initiating the translation process in protein synthesis. 
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symbiosis
symbiosis
[名词]

a close and often long-term interaction between two different species living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both

共生, 共生关系

共生, 共生关系

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
[名词]

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

阿米巴, 阿米巴

阿米巴, 阿米巴

Ex: Amebas are commonly found in various aquatic environments, including freshwater ponds and streams. 
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capsid
capsid
[名词]

the protein coat of a virus that encases its genetic material and helps it attach to and enter host cells during infection

衣壳, 蛋白质外壳

衣壳, 蛋白质外壳

Ex: The capsid of a virus provides structural integrity, enclosing and protecting its genetic material. 
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chlorophyll
chlorophyll
[名词]

a green pigment found in all green plants and cyanobacteria that is responsible for the absorption of the sunlight needed for the photosynthesis process

叶绿素, 绿色色素

叶绿素, 绿色色素

Ex: Chlorophyll is responsible for the green color of plants, reflecting its role in photosynthesis. 
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eukaryote
eukaryote
[名词]

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

真核生物, 真核生物体

真核生物, 真核生物体

Ex: Plants, with their roots, stems, and leaves, are examples of eukaryotes. 
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fetus
fetus
[名词]

an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception

胎儿, 胚胎

胎儿, 胚胎

Ex: The ultrasound showed that the fetus was developing normally. 
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ovum
ovum
[名词]

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

卵子, 卵

卵子, 卵

Ex: Human females typically release one ovum during each menstrual cycle. 
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pepsin
pepsin
[名词]

an enzyme produced in the stomach that helps in the digestion of proteins by breaking them down into smaller peptides

胃蛋白酶, 消化蛋白质的酶

胃蛋白酶, 消化蛋白质的酶

Ex: Pepsin is an enzyme produced in the stomach that helps break down proteins into smaller peptides. 
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adenosine triphosphate

a molecule that carries energy within cells, composed of adenine, a ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups

三磷酸腺苷, 腺苷三磷酸

三磷酸腺苷, 腺苷三磷酸

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
[名词]

a simple, single-celled organism that lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria and archaea

原核生物, 原核生物体

原核生物, 原核生物体

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