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ACT 科学 - 解剖学与遗传学

在这里,你将学习一些与解剖学和遗传学相关的英语单词,如“三体性”、“等位基因”、“盲肠”等,这些将帮助你通过ACT考试。

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
haploid
haploid
[名词]

a cell or organism containing a single set of unpaired chromosomes, typically denoted as n, representing half the genetic material of a diploid cell

单倍体, 单倍体细胞

单倍体, 单倍体细胞

Ex: In certain organisms , such as fungi , haploids can undergo meiosis to produce haploid spores .

在某些生物体中,如真菌,单倍体可以进行减数分裂以产生单倍体孢子。

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early growth response

a family of transcription factors that play important roles in regulating gene expression in response to various stimuli

早期生长反应, 早期生长反应因子

早期生长反应, 早期生长反应因子

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diaphragm
diaphragm
[名词]

(anatomy) the muscular body partition that separates the chest and abdomen

横膈膜, 膈肌

横膈膜, 膈肌

Ex: Contraction of the diaphragm allows air into the lungs during inhalation .

横膈膜的收缩使得空气在吸气时进入肺部。

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appendix
appendix
[名词]

a sack of tissue that is attached to the large intestine and is surgically removed if infected

阑尾, 盲肠

阑尾, 盲肠

Ex: Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix and requires surgical removal .

阑尾炎阑尾的炎症,需要手术切除。

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intestinal
intestinal
[形容词]

relating to the intestines, which are part of the digestive system responsible for absorbing nutrients and removing waste from the body

肠的, 肠道的

肠的, 肠道的

Ex: Intestinal motility refers to the movement of food and waste through the intestines , regulated by muscular contractions called peristalsis .

肠道蠕动是指食物和废物通过肠道的运动,由称为蠕动的肌肉收缩调节。

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prefrontal cortex

the front part of the brain involved in higher cognition and executive functions

前额叶皮层, 前额叶

前额叶皮层, 前额叶

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spleen
spleen
[名词]

(anatomy) an abdominal organ that controls the quality of the blood cells

脾脏, 脾

脾脏, 脾

Ex: The spleen also serves as a reservoir for platelets and white blood cells , releasing them into circulation as needed to support the immune response .

脾脏还充当血小板和白细胞的储存库,根据需要将它们释放到循环中以支持免疫反应。

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enamel
enamel
[名词]

the hard white external layer that covers the crown of a tooth

珐琅质, 牙齿珐琅质

珐琅质, 牙齿珐琅质

Ex: Enamel can be damaged by excessive brushing, grinding teeth, or trauma to the mouth.

牙釉质可能会因过度刷牙、磨牙或口腔外伤而受损。

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clavicle
clavicle
[名词]

the long, curved bone that connects the shoulder blade to the sternum

锁骨, 锁骨骨

锁骨, 锁骨骨

Ex: The clavicle helps stabilize shoulder movement .

锁骨有助于稳定肩部运动。

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cochlea
cochlea
[名词]

(anatomy) a spiral cavity in the inner ear that contains sensory organs which send nerve signals to the brain in response to vibrations

耳蜗, 蜗管

耳蜗, 蜗管

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cecum
cecum
[名词]

the first part of the large intestine, located in the lower right abdomen

盲肠

盲肠

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torso
torso
[名词]

the upper part of the human body, excluding the arms and the head

躯干, 上身

躯干, 上身

Ex: The yoga instructor led the class in a series of poses to strengthen the muscles of the torso and improve core stability .

瑜伽教练带领全班做了一系列姿势,以加强躯干的肌肉并提高核心稳定性。

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artery
artery
[名词]

any blood vessel, carrying the blood to different organs of body from the heart

动脉, 血管

动脉, 血管

Ex: Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body .

动脉是血管,将富含氧气的血液从心脏输送到身体的各个部位。

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joint
joint
[名词]

a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around

关节, 接合处

关节, 接合处

Ex: He underwent surgery to repair a damaged joint in his thumb , restoring functionality and relieving pain .

他接受了手术来修复拇指中受损的关节,恢复了功能并缓解了疼痛。

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spine
spine
[名词]

the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body

脊柱

脊柱

Ex: In yoga , many poses are designed to improve flexibility and strength in the spine.

在瑜伽中,许多姿势旨在提高脊柱的灵活性和力量。

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tract
tract
[名词]

(anatomy) a system of interconnected organs or tissues that perform a particular task in the body

道, 系统

道, 系统

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coronary
coronary
[形容词]

relating to the heart or the network of blood vessels encircling it

冠状的, 心脏的

冠状的, 心脏的

Ex: Coronary stents are small tubes placed in narrowed coronary arteries to help keep them open and improve blood flow .

冠状动脉支架是放置在狭窄冠状动脉中的小管,以帮助保持其开放并改善血流。

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thyroid
thyroid
[形容词]

related to the thyroid gland, a small organ in the neck that produces hormones affecting metabolism and growth

甲状腺, 甲状腺的

甲状腺, 甲状腺的

Ex: A healthy diet is crucial for maintaining thyroid health.

健康饮食对维持甲状腺健康至关重要。

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talus
talus
[名词]

the bone that forms the ankle joint with the tibia and fibula, supporting the body's weight and allowing movement of the foot

距骨, 踝骨

距骨, 踝骨

Ex: The talus articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle joint.

距骨与胫骨和腓骨相接形成踝关节。

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bladder
bladder
[名词]

a sac-like organ inside the body where urine is stored before being passed

膀胱, 尿囊

膀胱, 尿囊

Ex: The ultrasound showed that the bladder was functioning normally .

超声波显示膀胱功能正常。

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reproductive
reproductive
[形容词]

relating to processes and behaviors involved in the creation of offspring within a species

生殖的

生殖的

Ex: Reproductive health encompasses aspects like contraception , family planning , and sexually transmitted infection prevention .

生殖健康包括避孕、计划生育和性传播感染预防等方面。

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sensory
sensory
[形容词]

relating to any of the five senses

感觉的,  感官的

感觉的, 感官的

Ex: Sensory integration therapy helps children with autism spectrum disorder improve their responses to sensory input .

感觉统合疗法帮助自闭症谱系障碍儿童改善他们对感觉输入的反应。

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tactile
tactile
[形容词]

relating to the sense of touch or the ability to perceive objects by touch

触觉的, 与触觉有关的

触觉的, 与触觉有关的

Ex: The tactile experience of holding a warm cup of tea on a cold winter's day brought a sense of coziness and comfort.

在寒冷的冬日里握着热茶杯的触觉体验带来了一种舒适和安逸的感觉。

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retinal
retinal
[形容词]

(anatomy) connected with the sensory part of the eye that sends signals to the brain, called retina

视网膜的,  与视网膜有关的

视网膜的, 与视网膜有关的

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auditory
auditory
[形容词]

related to the ability of hearing

听觉的, 与听觉有关的

听觉的, 与听觉有关的

Ex: Auditory cues can be used to assist individuals with visual impairments in navigating their environment .

听觉提示可用于帮助视障人士在环境中导航。

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optical
optical
[形容词]

relating to sight or vision

光学的, 视觉的

光学的, 视觉的

Ex: The company specializes in producing high-quality optical equipment for scientific research .

该公司专门生产用于科学研究的高质量光学设备。

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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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genotype
genotype
[名词]

the genetic makeup of an organism, determined by the combination of genes inherited from its parents

基因型

基因型

Ex: In selective breeding , farmers aim to produce crops with specific desirable traits by manipulating the genotype of plants .

在选择性育种中,农民通过操纵植物的基因型,旨在生产具有特定理想性状的作物。

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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: Inherited traits , such as freckles or dimples , contribute to an individual 's phenotype.

遗传特征,如雀斑或酒窝,有助于个体的表型

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to inherit
to inherit
[动词]

to receive traits or attributes from a previous generation through genetic inheritance

继承, 通过遗传获得

继承, 通过遗传获得

Ex: She inherited a tendency towards anxiety and depression from her maternal side of the family .

她从母亲那边继承了焦虑和抑郁的倾向。

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to modify
to modify
[动词]

to alter or change the genetic makeup of an organism through genetic engineering techniques

修改, 改变

修改, 改变

Ex: Geneticists modified animal cells to study how certain diseases might be prevented .

遗传学家修改了动物细胞,以研究如何预防某些疾病。

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lineage
lineage
[名词]

the passing down of traits from one generation to another within a family

血统, 世系

血统, 世系

Ex: The family 's lineage included a long line of doctors , each generation contributing to the medical field .

这个家族的血统包括一长串的医生,每一代都为医学领域做出贡献。

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progenitor
progenitor
[名词]

a person from whom other offsprings are descended

祖先, 先驱

祖先, 先驱

Ex: In biology , the study of DNA reveals clues about the genetic makeup passed down from progenitors to descendants .

在生物学中,DNA的研究揭示了从祖先传给后代的遗传构成的线索。

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transgenic
transgenic
[形容词]

(of an organism) having genetic material from another species that has been artificially introduced into its genome

转基因的, 基因改造的

转基因的, 基因改造的

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geneticist
geneticist
[名词]

a specialist in or student of the branch of biology that deals with how individual features and different characteristics are passed through genes

遗传学家,  遗传学专家

遗传学家, 遗传学专家

Ex: The geneticist collaborated with doctors to develop a gene therapy treatment for patients with genetic disorders .

遗传学家与医生合作,为遗传性疾病患者开发了一种基因疗法。

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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: Advances in genome editing technologies , like CRISPR , allow scientists to precisely modify the genetic material of organisms for research and therapeutic purposes .

基因组编辑技术的进步,如CRISPR,使科学家能够精确修改生物体的遗传物质,用于研究和治疗目的。

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karyotype
karyotype
[名词]

a visual display of an individual's chromosomes, used for genetic analysis and identifying abnormalities

核型, 染色体图谱

核型, 染色体图谱

Ex: A normal karyotype consists of pairs of chromosomes in a specific order .

正常的核型由特定顺序的染色体对组成。

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eugenics
eugenics
[名词]

the practice of improving the genetic quality of a human population through selective breeding and other methods

优生学

优生学

Ex: The history of eugenics includes numerous human rights violations .

优生学的历史包括许多侵犯人权的行为。

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allele
allele
[名词]

one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome

等位基因, 遗传变异体

等位基因, 遗传变异体

Ex: Mutations can alter alleles, leading to changes in protein structure or function .

突变可以改变等位基因,导致蛋白质结构或功能的变化。

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recessive
recessive
[形容词]

(of a gene or trait) showing its specific appearance only when an individual inherits it from both parents

隐性的, 隐性

隐性的, 隐性

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dominant
dominant
[形容词]

(of genes) causing a person to inherit a particular physical feature, even if it is only present in one parent's genome

显性的, 主导的

显性的, 主导的

Ex: The dominant gene responsible for dimples appears in many family members.

负责酒窝的显性基因出现在许多家庭成员中。

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expression
expression
[名词]

the process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize functional gene products, such as proteins, which can influence an organism's traits

基因表达, 基因表現

基因表达, 基因表現

Ex: The expression of the gene was significantly higher in the mutated strain compared to the wild type .

与野生型相比,突变株中基因的表达显著更高。

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trisomy
trisomy
[名词]

a genetic condition in which an individual has three copies of a chromosome instead of the usual two

三体性, 染色体异常

三体性, 染色体异常

Ex: Researchers are studying the effects of trisomy on cellular function and development .

研究人员正在研究三体对细胞功能和发育的影响。

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centromere
centromere
[名词]

the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division

着丝粒, 动粒

着丝粒, 动粒

Ex: During metaphase , chromosomes align at the cell 's equator with their centromeres attached to spindle fibers .

在中期,染色体排列在细胞的赤道板上,其着丝粒附着在纺锤丝上。

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palindrome
palindrome
[名词]

a DNA sequence that has the same order of nucleotides on each side of the complementary DNA strands

回文, 回文序列

回文, 回文序列

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cytogenetics
cytogenetics
[名词]

the branch of genetics that studies the structure and function of chromosomes using microscopic and molecular techniques

细胞遗传学, 細胞遺傳學

细胞遗传学, 細胞遺傳學

Ex: Cytogenetics has been instrumental in diagnosing conditions like Down syndrome and Turner syndrome .

细胞遗传学在诊断唐氏综合症和特纳综合症等疾病方面发挥了重要作用。

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autosome
autosome
[名词]

any chromosome that is not involved in determining sex, present in pairs in both males and females, and carrying most of an individual's genetic information

常染色体, 非性染色体

常染色体, 非性染色体

Ex: Unlike sex chromosomes , autosomes are inherited equally from both parents .

与性染色体不同,常染色体是从父母双方平等继承的。

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transfection
transfection
[名词]

the process of introducing foreign DNA or RNA into eukaryotic cells to study gene function or manipulate gene expression

转染, 引入外源DNA或RNA的过程

转染, 引入外源DNA或RNA的过程

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genetically
genetically
[副词]

in a manner that is related to genetics or genes

遗传上, 以遗传的方式

遗传上, 以遗传的方式

Ex: The research focused on understanding the condition genetically, investigating its genetic components .

该研究侧重于从遗传学角度理解这种状况,研究其遗传成分。

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mutation
mutation
[名词]

(biology) a change in the structure of the genes of an individual that causes them to develop different physical features

突变, 遗传变化

突变, 遗传变化

Ex: Due to a mutation in his genes , the child was born with blue eyes , even though both parents had brown eyes .

由于他的基因发生了突变,孩子出生时是蓝眼睛,尽管父母双方都是棕色眼睛。

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