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ACT 科学 - Biology

在这里你将学习一些与生物学相关的英语单词,例如“decomposition”、“assimilate”、“virion”等,这将帮助你在ACT考试中取得好成绩。

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
organism
[名词]

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

生物体, 有机体

生物体, 有机体

Ex: A organism, such as an amoeba , can exhibit complex behaviors .
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a substance that provides nutrients and conditions for the growth of cells or microorganisms

生长介质, 培养基

生长介质, 培养基

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

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

培养, 培育

培养, 培育

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

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

代谢, 新陈代谢

代谢, 新陈代谢

Ex: Metabolism slows down with age, leading to changes in energy levels and body composition.
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specimen
[名词]

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

样本, 标本

样本, 标本

Ex: A specimen was sent to the laboratory for testing to determine the patient 's cholesterol levels .
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strain
[名词]

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

菌株, 变种

菌株, 变种

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

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

分泌, 分泌出

分泌, 分泌出

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

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

排泄, 分泌

排泄, 分泌

Ex: The liver excretes bile into the digestive system to aid in the breakdown of fats.
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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: Seaweeds, with their diverse forms, are eukaryotic algae found in marine ecosystems.
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a type of reproduction where a single organism can produce offspring without the involvement of another organism

无性繁殖, 无性生殖

无性繁殖, 无性生殖

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meiosis
[名词]

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

减数分裂, 减数分裂过程

减数分裂, 减数分裂过程

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

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

有丝分裂, 细胞分裂

有丝分裂, 细胞分裂

Ex: Somatic cells mitosis, ensuring that each daughter cell retains the same genetic information as the parent cell .
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interphase
[名词]

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

间期, 细胞间期

间期, 细胞间期

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prophase
[名词]

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

前期, 前熟期

前期, 前熟期

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

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

中期, 中期阶段

中期, 中期阶段

Ex: Metaphase II in meiosis follows after the first division , aligning chromatids at metaphase plate for separation into individual chromosomes .
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anaphase
[名词]

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

后期, 中期

后期, 中期

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

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

末期, 分裂末期

末期, 分裂末期

Ex: The genetic material is distributed evenly among daughter cells telophase, ensuring each cell receives a complete set of chromosomes .
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to break down or decompose naturally by biological processes, typically through the action of microorganisms like bacteria or fungi

生物降解, 生物分解

生物降解, 生物分解

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

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

生物分子, 生物大分子

生物分子, 生物大分子

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biodiversity
[名词]

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

生物多样性, 生态多样性

生物多样性, 生态多样性

Ex: biodiversity in coral reefs is threatened by rising ocean temperatures and pollution .
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a field of study that combines biology and computational methods to analyze and interpret biological data

生物信息学, 生物计算学

生物信息学, 生物计算学

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biocompatible
[形容词]

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

生物相容的, 生物兼容的

生物相容的, 生物兼容的

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biometrics
[名词]

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

生物统计学, 生物测定法

生物统计学, 生物测定法

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

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

粘液,  mucus / 猪苓

粘液, mucus / 猪苓

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

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

微生物学, 微生物科学

微生物学, 微生物科学

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

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

病毒颗粒, 病毒体

病毒颗粒, 病毒体

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

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

条件反射, 训练

条件反射, 训练

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

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

营养素, 养分

营养素, 养分

Ex: Lack of nutrients can lead to health problems .
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biomimicry
[名词]

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

仿生学, 生物仿效

仿生学, 生物仿效

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gamete
[名词]

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

配子, 生殖细胞

配子, 生殖细胞

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microbiome
[名词]

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

微生物组, 微生物群

微生物组, 微生物群

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ecology
[名词]

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

生态学, 生态

生态学, 生态

Ex: The research team ecology to explore how pollution affects aquatic life .
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anthropogenic
[形容词]

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

人类活动引起的, 人为的

人类活动引起的, 人为的

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

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

生态旅游, 生态旅行

生态旅游, 生态旅行

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

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

运动能力, 活动能力

运动能力, 活动能力

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

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

原生生物, 原生动物

原生生物, 原生动物

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

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

同源的, 同构的

同源的, 同构的

Ex: Although they live in different environments , terrestrial and aquatic animals often homologous anatomical features .
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the light produced by by living organisms as a result of biochemical reactions, often used for communication, attracting prey, or camouflage

生物发光, 生物荧光

生物发光, 生物荧光

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

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

水螅, 水母

水螅, 水母

Ex: Some species hydroids have stinging cells similar to those of jellyfish .
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the process by which a differentiated cell changes its identity and adopts the characteristics of a different cell type

转分化, 异分化

转分化, 异分化

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mycelium
[名词]

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

菌丝体, 菌网

菌丝体, 菌网

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

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

互惠的, 共生的

互惠的, 共生的

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

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

共生的, 共栖的

共生的, 共栖的

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

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

菌根, 真菌根

菌根, 真菌根

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

同化, 吸收

同化, 吸收

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

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

孢子, 生殖胞

孢子, 生殖胞

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

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

生物量, 生物质

生物量, 生物质

Ex: Forest management practices aim to maintain and biomass through sustainable harvesting techniques .
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taxonomic
[形容词]

related to how living things are categorized based on their similarities

分类的, 分类学的

分类的, 分类学的

Ex: Taxonomic changes show how species are connected through evolution .
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petri dish
[名词]

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

培养皿, 平皿

培养皿, 平皿

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

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

琼脂, 寒天

琼脂, 寒天

Ex: agar jelly shots were a hit at the party , with their vibrant colors and jiggly texture .
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cosmology
[名词]

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

宇宙学, 宇宙论

宇宙学, 宇宙论

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virulent
[形容词]

(of a disease) able to make one sick

剧毒的, 恶毒的

剧毒的, 恶毒的

Ex: The virulent bacteria spread quickly through the population, causing widespread illness.
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the natural process where bacteria and fungi break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the ecosystem

分解, 腐烂

分解, 腐烂

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

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

基材, 底物

基材, 底物

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

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

兴奋性的, 促发性的

兴奋性的, 促发性的

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

裂殖酵母, 分裂酵母

裂殖酵母, 分裂酵母

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adaptation
[名词]

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

适应, 适应性

适应, 适应性

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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

变形虫, 阿米巴

变形虫, 阿米巴

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

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

生理学家, 生理学研究者

生理学家, 生理学研究者

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

(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

属, 类

属, 类

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