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ACT 科学 - 生物化学与细胞结构

学习ACT科学词汇,涵盖生物化学和细胞结构,包括蛋白质、酶、膜、细胞器、代谢和细胞过程。

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
cellulose
cellulose
[名词]

a substance found in the cell walls of plants, providing structure and making up dietary fiber

纤维素, 膳食纤维

纤维素, 膳食纤维

Ex: Cellulose provides rigidity and strength to plant cells. 

纤维素为植物细胞提供刚性和强度。

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fructose
fructose
[名词]

a natural sugar found in fruits and honey, often used to sweeten foods and drinks

果糖, 水果糖

果糖, 水果糖

Ex: High-fructose corn syrup is a sweetener derived from fructose. 

高果糖玉米糖浆是一种从果糖中提取的甜味剂。

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glucose
glucose
[名词]

a basic kind of sugar that is a component of carbohydrates and provides energy for many living organisms

葡萄糖

葡萄糖

Ex: The brain relies almost entirely on glucose to function properly. 
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peptide
peptide
[名词]

a short chain of amino acids linked together, which can function as a building block for proteins or act as a signaling molecule in the body

肽, 氨基酸的短链

肽, 氨基酸的短链

Ex: Peptides play crucial roles in cell communication and metabolic regulation. 

肽在细胞通讯和代谢调节中起着至关重要的作用。

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carotenoid
carotenoid
[名词]

a type of pigment found in plants, algae, and some bacteria, responsible for bright red, yellow, and orange colors and important for photosynthesis and antioxidant activity

类胡萝卜素, 类胡萝卜素色素

类胡萝卜素, 类胡萝卜素色素

Ex: Carotenoids in leaves help protect the plant cells from damage caused by excessive sunlight. 

叶子中的类胡萝卜素有助于保护植物细胞免受过度阳光造成的损害。

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enzyme
enzyme
[名词]

a substance that all living organisms produce that brings about a chemical reaction without being altered itself

酶

酶

Ex: The biologist studied the enzyme activity in the soil, investigating its role in nutrient cycling. 
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proteome
proteome
[名词]

the entire set of proteins expressed by a cell, tissue, or organism at a specific time under defined conditions

蛋白质组, 完整的蛋白质集合

蛋白质组, 完整的蛋白质集合

Ex: Understanding the brain's proteome is essential for unraveling complex neurological disorders. 

理解大脑的蛋白质组对于揭示复杂的神经系统疾病至关重要。

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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 backbone of DNA and RNA is formed by sugar and phosphate molecules in nucleotides. 

DNA和RNA的骨架由核苷酸中的糖和磷酸分子形成。

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monosaccharide

a simple sugar molecule, the most basic form of carbohydrates that cannot be further hydrolyzed

单糖

单糖

Ex: Rapid absorption of monosaccharides provides quick energy. 

单糖的快速吸收提供快速能量。

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glutamate
glutamate
[名词]

a fundamental compound derived from glutamic acid, integral to biological functions and known for its role as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system

谷氨酸盐, 一种从谷氨酸衍生的基本化合物,对生物功能至关重要,并以其在中枢神经系统中的神经递质作用而闻名

谷氨酸盐, 一种从谷氨酸衍生的基本化合物,对生物功能至关重要,并以其在中枢神经系统中的神经递质作用而闻名

Ex: Glutamate is a key component in the umami flavor, contributing to the richness of foods like Parmesan cheese and mushrooms. 

谷氨酸是鲜味的关键成分,有助于帕尔马干酪和蘑菇等食物的丰富口感。

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antioxidant
antioxidant
[名词]

a substance, such as vitamin E, that helps clean the body of harmful substances

抗氧化剂

抗氧化剂

Ex: The blueberries were rich in antioxidants, which helped protect the body against free radicals. 

蓝莓富含抗氧化剂,有助于保护身体免受自由基的侵害。

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lipid
lipid
[名词]

any of a class of organic substances that do not dissolve in water that include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids

脂类, 脂肪

脂类, 脂肪

Ex: Butter and olive oil are rich sources of dietary lipids. 
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mitochondrial
mitochondrial
[形容词]

relating to or characteristic of mitochondria, which are organelles found in cells responsible for energy production

线粒体的,与线粒体有关的

线粒体的,与线粒体有关的

Ex: The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, occurs within the mitochondrial matrix. 

克雷布斯循环,也称为柠檬酸循环,发生在线粒体基质内。

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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: It is a gel-like substance that houses various organelles, allowing them to float within the cell. 

它是一种凝胶状物质,容纳各种细胞器,使它们能够在细胞内漂浮。

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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: In photosynthesis, chlorophyll captures sunlight and converts it into chemical energy for the synthesis of glucose. 

在光合作用中,叶绿素捕捉阳光并将其转化为化学能用于葡萄糖的合成。

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membrane
membrane
[名词]

a thin sheet of tissue that separates or covers the inner parts of an organism

膜, 薄膜

膜, 薄膜

Ex: The thin membrane lining the lungs is essential for breathing. 

覆盖肺部的薄膜对呼吸至关重要。

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tissue
tissue
[名词]

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

组织, 细胞组织

组织, 细胞组织

Ex: The doctor examined the tissue under a microscope to determine the presence of any abnormalities. 

医生在显微镜下检查了组织以确定是否存在任何异常。

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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 plays a crucial role in sorting and directing proteins to their designated cellular locations. 

高尔基体在将蛋白质分类并引导至其指定的细胞位置中起着至关重要的作用。

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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 play a fundamental role in cellular activities by producing the diverse proteins required for cell structure and function. 

核糖体通过生产细胞结构和功能所需的各种蛋白质,在细胞活动中发挥基本作用。

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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: Digestive enzymes within lysosomes are capable of breaking down proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. 

溶酶体内的消化酶能够分解蛋白质、脂类、碳水化合物和核酸。

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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: In plant cells, the central vacuole stores water and helps maintain cell turgor pressure. 

在植物细胞中,中央液泡储存水分并帮助维持细胞的膨胀压力。

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nucleus
nucleus
[名词]

(biology) the part of a cell that contains most of the genetic information

细胞核, 核

细胞核, 核

Ex: The nucleus is surrounded by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope, which controls the passage of materials into and out of the nucleus. 

细胞核被一层称为核膜的双层膜包围,控制物质进出细胞核。

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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 have a double membrane structure and an inner membrane system called thylakoids, where the light-dependent reactions occur. 

叶绿体具有双膜结构和称为类囊体的内膜系统,光依赖反应在那里发生。

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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: Intermediate filaments, part of the cytoskeleton, provide mechanical strength to cells and tissues. 

中间丝,作为细胞骨架的一部分,为细胞和组织提供机械强度。

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morphology
morphology
[名词]

a branch of biology concerning the scientific study of the form and structure of an organism including plants and animals

形态学, 对生物形态和结构的科学研究

形态学, 对生物形态和结构的科学研究

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intracellular
intracellular
[形容词]

(biology) taking place inside one cell or more

细胞内的

细胞内的

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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: Mitochondria, energy-producing organelles, generate ATP through cellular respiration. 

线粒体,能量生产的细胞器,通过细胞呼吸产生ATP。

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cambium
cambium
[名词]

a layer of actively dividing cells in plants, responsible for secondary growth by producing new xylem and phloem tissues

形成层, 分生组织

形成层, 分生组织

Ex: Cork cambium produces cork cells in the outer bark of woody plants, providing protection and insulation. 

形成层在木本植物的外树皮中产生软木细胞,提供保护和绝缘。

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